UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) ACADEMIC HEAD: SCHOOL OF PATHOLOGY (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: FIVE YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REAPPOINTMENT FOR A FURTHER TERM) (JOB ID: 5562) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Pathology Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 8/1/2024 Description This post was previously advertised as Job ID: 5407. All applications received in response to the previous advertisements, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply. The University of the Free State (UFS) is recognised as a centre of academic excellence through relevant education, critical reflection, pure and applied research. The University is also engaged in a deliberate and sustained programme to accelerate transformation which will advance human rights and constitutional freedoms, eliminate discrimination and guarantee equality for staff and students. The Faculty of Health Sciences within the UFS renders a quality health care service to meet the diverse health care needs in South Africa, taking into consideration the four pillars of teaching and learning, research, community service and service delivery. The Health Sciences Faculty is considered one of the best in the country and is proud of the high quality of health professionals produced. In today’s competitive marketplace a faculty that ensures a consistent approach to higher education and service, is critical. The faculty is extensively involved in the integration of health delivery projects and community service. The post of Head: School of Pathology will be on a part time basis and candidates must be on the joint staff establishment of the UFS / NHLS within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Pathology. Duties and responsibilities: • Accept full-time responsibility under the leadership of the Dean as a member of the Faculty management structure (in consultation with the relevant academic departments and academic leadership and management) for the School's academic programmes and research, as well as the service delivery that is unique to the School. • Establish and maintain the required infrastructure and decision-making structure; responsible for the overarching applicable support functions at the Faculty/University in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Vice Dean. • Liaise with the relevant authorities regarding the optimal utilisation of service platforms, academic hospitals and the private sector for the School's academic programmes, research and community service in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Vice Dean. • Actively participate in the management of the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean. • Lead the strengthening of research, scholarship, reconciliation and social justice as critical foci within the School. • Further innovation in Teaching and Learning (including technology) that the School is known for. • Take a leadership role in consultation with the other Heads of Schools, Dean and Vice Dean in national and regional clinical medicine and health care affairs in the interest of the School and its wider community. • Manage the strategic and day-to-day affairs of the School of Pathology within the Faculty of Health Sciences under the leadership of the Dean - apply sound leadership and managerial skills. Inherent Job requirements: • Proven academic and research stature and expertise in an academic environment. • Applicants must already be appointed on the level of a Senior Lecturer of higher within any of the designated departments/units/divisions of the School of Pathology. • A dynamic status as set out in the UFS Academic Appointment and Promotion Policy (faculty specific criteria), and the appointability at the academic status level as required for the post. Recommendations: • Management experience in an academic and/or clinic service department in the faculty and /or academic hospital. • Experience in interaction with professional health councils, professional bodies/ management bodies in the public and corporate health environments. • Must be prepared to continue to render professional services as per current NHLS appointment. Competencies Key Competencies required: • Results orientated: o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. o The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. • Strategic thinking: o The ability to deal with several activities at a time. o Thinks critically and creatively and can work independently, determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills. • Business acumen: o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. o Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading: o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. o The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. o Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills along with strengths in delivering results on time in support of discovery/development programs. • Building coalitions: o The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. o The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. o The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 08 January 2024 Salary: The allowance is available on request. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9810 or email at MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 /9814 / 9813/ 2979 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed per the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Additional Information Job ID 5562_Academic Head_School of Pathology_Bloemfontein Campus PLEASE APPLY HERE
VICE-DEAN: TEACHING AND LEARNING (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: FIVE YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REAPPOINTMENT FOR A FURTHER TERM) (JOB ID 5554) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Humanities Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Middle Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 12/1/2024 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may be submitted only online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities • Take co-responsibility with the dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives. • Lead the Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio of the faculty by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalisation, and innovation in the field to ensure the smooth running of all T&L activities. • Provide guidance with respect to strategic and visionary T&L matters such as course and curriculum development, teaching innovation and hybrid teaching methodologies. • Ensure that the General Rules and Regulations of the UFS as well as HUM rules relating to the academic programmes are adhered to, updated where needed and communicated to all staff in HUM. • Liaise with top management through the dean, especially with the Vice-Rector: Academic, CTL, SAS, and DIRAP. • Continuously assessing new T&L needs from the related market, students, and the government. • Take co-responsibility with the T&L manager of HUM for leading the T&L committee and all initiatives in the field of T&L. • Attend all UFS T&L-related meetings, formal and informal. • Ensure the application of the quality assurance framework to all T&L matters in the different departments. • Spearhead curriculum renewal and innovation in the faculty. • Coordinate the initiation of short learning programmes. Inherent Job Requirements • A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10, within a discipline of the Humanities. • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience on management level. • Proven experience in forming networks and linkages with industry. • Proven experience in supervision of master's-degree and PhD students. • Proven evidence of publishing in peer-reviewed journals. • Must be appointable as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State. • Proven experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment. Recommendations • A deep understanding of policies and rules relating to T&L. • A fair understanding of the HEQSF, SAQA and DHET rules and requirements and the development of new qualifications. • Evidence of curriculum development and innovations and staff development within his/her faculty/ department in relation to new strategies and innovation. • Evidence of the implementation of a composite strategic plan for T&L in his/her faculty/ department. • Knowledge of the functioning of the executive committee of a faculty. • Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations. • Knowledge about identifying, training, and developing leaders in the faculty and setting them on a path for management. • A deep understanding of national and international trends in current, new and emerging modalities of improving Teaching and Learning in higher education. Competencies Key Competencies Required: • Results-orientation: o Ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. o Ability to be reliable, responsible and dependable and to fulfil obligations. o Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail. • Strategic thinking: o Ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. o Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. • Business acumen: o Ability to ensure quality management of programme delivery. o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. • Leadership: o Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. o Ability to be cooperative with others; display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. o Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement. • Building coalitions: o Ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. o Ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. o Established leadership and team-building capacity. o Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate and facilitate in complex environments. o The ability to build relationships with and between faculty and staff. Required Documents Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a professional body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s licence (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer/last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 12 January 2024 Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: Subject to specific conditions: pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9737 or email JonesEY@ufs.ac.za / 051 401 9329 or email VermaakM@ufs.ac.za. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its employment equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf. The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Additional Information Job ID 5554 - Vice_Dean_Teaching and Learning _ HUM External PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR CHAMBER MUSICIAN: FIRST VIOLIN (ARTISTIC LEADER OF ODEION STRING QUARTET): ODEION STRING QUARTET (JOB ID 5560) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Odeion School of Music Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 14/12/2023 Description This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5453. All applications received in response to the previous advertisements, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and Responsibilities: Quartet duties: • Perform as first violinist in the Odeion String Quartet (OSQ). • Provide artistic leadership within the quartet, including annual concert planning. • Do regular rehearsals and performances, including national and international tours, arts festivals, and professional recordings. Additional duties include: • Teach services (limited to 8 hours per week) at the Odeion School of Music (OSM). • Involvement in community service activities. • Provide assistance in OSM orchestral productions, marketing, and student recruitment at schools. • Teach and perform related activities in the Mangaung Strings Project in terms of a partnership agreement with the University. • Availability and participation in the part-time Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO) in a position determined by the FSSO at extra remuneration. • Management Role: The successful candidate may or may not be appointed as the Head of Department of the Odeion String Quartet, with relevant management responsibilities. Inherent Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Music on NQF level 7. • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of professional chamber music playing. • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of professional playing in a symphony orchestra • A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience up to advanced levels. Recommendations: • Experience of playing as an artistic leader in a string quartet. • Experience of playing in a principal position in a professional symphony orchestra. Competencies Key Competencies required: • Results oriented: - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. • Strategic thinking: - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading: - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions: - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. Required Documents Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). • Compilation of three String Quartet concert programmes. Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 14 December 2023. Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9813 or email PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9814 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. PLEASE APPLY HERE
DATA ANALYST (POST LEVEL 9): DEPARTMENT INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (JOB ID 5569) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Rector and Vice- Chancellor -> Institutional Advancement Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 13/12/2023 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: Database Management (IA and Alumni) • Liaise with UFS ICTS for Data and IT protocol and adherence to governance and database structures. • Set up and test new modules in CRM system. • Update records on the current CRM system. • Monitor database efficiency. • Develop protocols for data processing with UFS ICTS. • Project manage data clean-up projects, Budget, and Procurement of suppliers. Data and Operational Analytics • Generate Analytical reports for management. • Create query definitions that allow data to be extracted. • Refine operating procedures and data input measures of CRM/Database. • Support IA Financial office with data/operational structure. • Work closely with the Prospect Researcher in providing information (from IA database and other digital channels) on our alumni and supporters to better inform our fundraising and alumni engagement activities. Digital/CRM/Media management • Maintain content of IA and Alumni web page, coordinating and collaborating with colleagues within and beyond the department (e.g., Communication and Brand Management). • Set-up of communications via the DEVMAN CRM communication system. • Manage content on SharePoint for collaboration and central reference point of important departmental documents. Inherent Job Requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/ BTech degree/ postgraduate certificate on NQF level 7 or a three-year National Diploma in Information Technology on NQF level 6. • A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience relating to the duties and responsibilities. Recommendations: • Database management experience. Competencies Key Competencies Required: • Results oriented: - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. • Strategic thinking: - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Knowledge of Database Management. • Leading: - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions: - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. - The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. Required Documents Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: 1 March 2024. Closing date: 13 December 2023. Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9814/ 7659 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR WRITER (POST LEVEL 9) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 1 YEAR) (JOB ID: 5527) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Rector and Vice- Chancellor -> Communication and Marketing Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 13/12/2023 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: • Provide writing support through focused specialist corporate writing, e.g., opinion articles and thought-leadership articles aligned with institutional themes and objectives. • Gather information, expert input, and other material to write content for various channels. • Research, analyse and write articles for targeted communication platforms and campaigns. • Provide support for digital communication through focused specialist corporate writing for the UFS website and social media. • Provide writing support for corporate brand identity activities through focused specialist public relations content. • Participate in the Department of Communication and Marketing’s Content Hub and curate content for the communication platforms. • Ensure that all content is presented timeously and in a multimedia format to optimise its use on the various communication platforms. Inherent requirements: • A Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in Journalism/ Media Studies/ Communication or a related field. • A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities. Recommendations: • Valid driver’s licence. • Proof of extensive research, writing and media production experience at a senior level. • Demonstrative experience in a media/corporate communication environment. • Proof of writing about a diverse range of topics. • Proof of experience as a speech writer. • Proof of multimedia production experience. • Experience in a Public Relations environment. • Work experience in the higher education environment. • Proven proficiency in business writing and experience in writing relevant content for digital and print channels/publications. • Knowledge of industry best practices. • Advanced computer skills in MS Word and PowerPoint. Competencies Required competencies: • Results-oriented. - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and work to achieve success. - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. • Strategic thinking. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading. - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy, and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: 1 February 2024. Closing date: 13 December 2023. Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9814 or email MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9857/ 9810 / 9813/ 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups, including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Additional Information Senior Writer (post level 9) (Contract appointment: 1 year) Job ID: 5527 PLEASE APPLY HERE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR (PERMANENT) AND ACADEMIC HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 5 YEARS) (JOB ID: 5570) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Business Management Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Middle Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date: 10/12/2023 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: Academic Head of Department • Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the department as a leader in the discipline vis-a-vis competing international entities. • Responsible for directing the academic debate in the department. • Responsible for influencing the department's overall climate and culture. • Responsible for energising everybody in the department and beyond. • Responsible for shaping the future of the department. • Contribute to the overall leadership in the faculty. • Responsible for frequent and continuous planning and execution of plans, general organising and coordinating of staff, students and activities; mentoring and motivating staff. • Create an atmosphere of consensus among staff. • Create effective internal and external communication. • Participate and be involved actively in faculty management structures, attend meetings, lead project teams, represent the department and faculty, and fulfil the roles of liaison officer and marketer, when necessary. • Participate and be involved actively in applicable UFS management structures, e.g. Senate. • Initiate, formulate and implement a visionary academic strategy for the department that is aligned with and supportive of the guiding strategic documents of the UFS and faculty. • Ensure the provision of top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning at all levels of teaching in the department. • Ensure relevance of content, material and presentation in all modules. • Ensure the enhancement of student experiences and their continuous engagement in academic debates. • Ensure that adequate rules and regulations are in place to optimally deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Adhere to all the rules and regulations of the UFS, faculty and department. • Ensure quality and timely feedback on student work. • Ensure proper and quality-driven academic advice and support to all under- and postgraduate students in the department. • Ensure the revisiting and development of fresh learning programmes that will help to position the department as a leader in the fraternity. • Create and maintain a visionary research strategy for the department. • Create and maintain an environment that encourages research, leading to strong and active research habits and a culture of inquiry. • Ensure that every academic staff member is engaged in quality-driven and discipline-specific research. • Ensure that postgraduate students are recruited to broaden the research base of the department and ethical requirements are met. • Guide and support senior academics towards acquiring NRF ratings. • Ensure active engagement with the faculty research committee and the UFS Directorate of Research Development in order to ensure sustainable financial support for departmental research initiatives. • Plan and implement a fair and reasonable dispensation regarding the workload of staff members in the department. • Plan and implement a clear and reasonable career path for every staff member in the department, taking account of the strategic plans of the University, faculty and department. • Implement appropriate mentoring interventions where and whenever it is needed. • Manage staff performance in accordance with existing university policies and procedures. • Responsible for recruitment and selection of scholars in the case of vacancies and/or specific strategic needs, whenever strategic repositioning requires expansion of academic endeavours. • Create and maintain a scholarship-friendly environment in the department. • Plan and oversee effective and relevant staff development. • Responsible for financial management culminating annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds and financial control. • Adhere to the UFS's financial policies and procedures. • Encourage and actively support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants. Professor • Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration. • Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Master's and PhD students. • Lecture Business Management, Venture Creation, Entrepreneurship, and Analytical Decision-Making at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited international and national journals and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty. • Maintain a research output pipeline to meet the yearly required supervision and publication of research output units. • Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects. • Act as a mentor to colleagues within the department and faculty at large. • Attend and speak at national and international conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge. • Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, whether as an individual or in collaboration with colleagues • Assist in disseminating the work associated with research projects in the media and through the newsletter and website. • Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation. • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints. • Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department. • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry and professional organisations, nationally and internationally. Associate Professor • Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration. • Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Master's and PhD students. • Lecture Business Management, Venture Creation, Entrepreneurship, and Analytical Decision-Making at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Conduct high-quality research and publish in accredited journals and deliver quality research outputs in line with the research strategy of the faculty. • Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge. • Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, whether as an individual or in collaboration with colleagues • Assist in disseminating the work associated with research projects in the media and through the newsletter and website. • Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation. • Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting and marking of all question papers and memorandums, recording of marks and handling of student complaints. • Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department. • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry and professional organisations. Inherent requirements: Associate Professor • PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Business Management. • Proven experience in presenting Business Management, Venture Creation, Entrepreneurship, and Analytical Decision-Making at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. • Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. • Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. • Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals. • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. • An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals • Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. • Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. Professor • PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Business Management. • Proven experience in presenting Business Management, Venture Creation, Entrepreneurship, and Analytical Decision-Making at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. • Experience as external examiner for master’s-degree and doctoral students. • Acted as editorial board member of high-quality international/ISI/IBSS journals. • Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals). • An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status. • Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master’s-degree and preferably graduated doctoral students. • Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. • Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels. Recommendations: • Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment. • Proven experience in a leadership role within a department, research centre, and/or institute. • Proficiency in computer skills, eg, MS word, excel, PowerPoint. • Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. • Good command of the English language. • Member of a or registration at a professional body • Experience as a departmental leader/ manager in a higher education environment. Competencies Required competencies: • Results oriented. - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. • Strategic thinking. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. • Business Acumen. - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading. - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions. - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible Closing date: 10 December 2023 Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.zaor Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. PLEASE APPLY HERE CHIEF OFFICER: RESEARCH FUNDING STRATEGIST (POST LEVEL 8) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 3 YEARS) JOB ID: 5557 Organizational Unit: University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Research and Internationalisation -> Centre for Graduate Support Contract Type: Permanent Occupational Level: Junior Management Location: Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date: 7/12/2023 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Duties and responsibilities: • Build relationships with key national and international research funding stakeholders. • Identify grant funding opportunities. • Compile, and update, supporting documents to furnish to prospective funders. • Write grant proposals in collaboration with research teams. • Submit grant proposals to funding bodies. • Monitor outcome of grant applications. • Compile feedback and reports for funders, internal stakeholders. • Keep records of funding requests, allocations, and expenditure. • Present grant writing workshops. Inherent requirements: *Important Notice - Applicants must assess the inherent requirements and ensure that all the required documents/proof are included in the application • An Honors degree or a Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level eight (8) in the field of English, Communication Science, Marketing, Business Management, Project management or related field. • A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities. • A minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in grant writing proposals. • Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and secure research funding. • A minimum of two (2) years' proven, relevant work experience in a research funding capacity. Recommendations: • Experience within the higher education environment. • Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures. • Member of a or registration at a professional body. • Portfolio of successful grant applications. • Master’s degree on NQF level eight (9) in the field of English, Communication Science, Marketing, Business Management, Linguistics, Project Management or related field. • Proficient in Microsoft Office packages. • Persuasive and succinct writing skills and spoken communication skills in English. • Excellent organisational and time management skills, meticulous attention to detail, a strong work ethic, the ability to work calmly under pressure, and the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines. • Strong IT skills. • Good numeracy skills. Competencies Required competencies: • Results oriented. - The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. • Strategic thinking. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. • Leading. - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 7 December 2023 Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.zaor Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 9813 / 9814/ 9810 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful PLEASE APPLY HERE
INTERN: CANDIDATE ATTORNEY (40 HOURS PER WEEK) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 1 YEAR) (4 POSITIONS) JOB ID: 5567 Organizational Unit: University of the Free State -> Faculty of Law -> UFS Law Clinic Contract Type: Contract Occupational Level: Semi-Skilled Location: Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date: 3/12/2023 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Duties and responsibilities: Assist with preparations for Community Engagement/ Service-Learning projects. • Facilitate, coordinate and perform other duly delegated and reasonable instructions by Attorney/Supervisor. • Conduct research. • Train and supervise students. Consultations with clients. • Concise, and clear consultation. • Record and report on consultations with clients of the Law Clinic. Manage files and time. • Manage files according to internal and external professional standards. • Keep records in line with court rules and procedures. • Adhere to office filing system. • Adhere to time management system, diarise and attend to appointments internally and externally. Attendance at courts and other stakeholders’ offices. • Attend court and appearances, file and serve court documents. • Attend meetings, conferences and training sessions. • Supervise students at courts. Prepare research on files. • Conduct research on and relating to files (type of case, etc.). • Conduct research relating to human rights. • Keep record of research. Attendance of meetings and community outreaches with all stakeholders. • Punctual and professional attendance of meetings with all internal and external stakeholders. • Clear and concise recording of all such meetings. Draft legal documents. • Draft all court, contractual and legal brief documents relating to Law Clinic work. • Keep record of all such work. Inherent requirements: • LLB Degree on NQF Level 8. • Completed Practical Vocational Training (PVT) (attach a copy of the Certificate/Register of Completion). • Passed Parts I to IV of the Competency-Based Examinations (attach a copy of the Certificate). • 2 Fit and Proper Letters (attach copies). Recommendations: • One (1) year relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities. • A command of additional official South African languages will be a strong recommendation. • Knowledge of practical legal training and access to justice. • Enrolled or graduated in postgraduate studies in human rights. Competencies Required competencies: • Results oriented. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. - The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. • Strategic thinking. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to plan work and to follow plans. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading. - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. Assumption of duties: 01 March 2024 Closing date: 03 December 2024 Salary: The salary is R8 293.75 per month. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.zaor Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9813 / 9814 / 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. PLEASE APPLY HERE
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