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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS)
LECTURER: LIFE SCIENCES AND NATURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION (JOB ID: 6580)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 28/8/2026
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. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Natural Sciences and Life Sciences Education and General Education.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in the research activities of the faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Natural Sciences and Life Sciences Education specifically and General Education.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
• A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Natural Sciences/Life Sciences in schools (for a permanent appointment)
or
• Master’s degree in Education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Natural Sciences /Life Sciences in schools as the focus of specialisation (contract appointment: five years during which a Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Natural Sciences/Life Sciences in schools MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Candidates must submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the Teaching and/or Learning of Natural Sciences/Life Sciences in schools specifically (attach an abstract).
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with Life Sciences as one of the major subjects (attach a copy).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) year in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
Recommendations:
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties: 01 November 2026 or as soon as possible.
Closing date: 28 August 2026
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 2558 or email manzanal@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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
Lecturer: Life Sciences and Natural Sciences Education (Job ID: 6580)
LECTURER: LANGUAGE EDUCATION (AFRIKAANS) (JOB ID: 6577)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Languages in Education
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 2/9/2026
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. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Languages Education and General Education.
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in the research activities of faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Language Education specifically and General Education.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
• A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Afrikaans in schools (for a permanent appointment)
or
• Master’s degree in Education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Afrikaans in schools (contract appointment: five years during which a Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on the Teaching or Learning of Afrikaans in schools MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Candidates must submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the Teaching and/or Learning of Afrikaans in schools specifically (attach an abstract).
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with Afrikaans as one of the major subjects (attach a copy).
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) year in a higher education or research and development environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
Recommendations:
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international Q1-Q4 accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties: 01 November 2026
Closing date: 2 September 2026
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 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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
Lecturer: Language Education (Afrikaans) (Job ID: 6577)
SENIOR LECTURER: CURRICULUM THEORY OR RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES (JOB ID: 6584)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 2/9/2026
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.The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education.
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students in the relevant field.
• Engage in the Work Integrated Learning Programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research in a relevant field of Curriculum Studies and publish research articles in accredited national and international journals.
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to the relevant field of Curriculum Studies.
• Apply for external funding grants for research and/or teaching and learning projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in the department and faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks in the department and faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Senior Lecturer
• A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Curriculum Theory, Curriculum Policy or Research Methodologies.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in teaching and learning management and/or module leadership.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers/posters at national and preferably international scholarly conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated honours and master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and internationally accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
• Evidence of involvement as a PI, Co-PI or Researcher in a grant-funded research project in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in one or more engaged scholarship projects in the past 5 years.
Recommendations:
• Experience in the use of different research methodologies and/or data analysis tools
• Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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 make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties: 01 November 2026
Closing date: 2 September 2026
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 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2876 / 9813 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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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 Lecturer: Curriculum Theory or Research Methodologies (Job ID: 6584)
SENIOR LECTURER: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (JOB ID: 6583)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Childhood Education
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 2/9/2026
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. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Childhood Education.
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students in the relevant field.
• Engage in the Work Integrated Learning Programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research in a relevant field of Childhood Education and publish research articles in accredited national and international journals.
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to the relevant field of Childhood Education.
• Apply for external funding grants for research and/or teaching and learning projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in the department and faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks in the department and faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Senior Lecturer
• A Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Childhood Education and/or Foundation Phase.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in teaching and learning management and/or module leadership.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers/posters at national and international scholarly conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated honour’s and master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and internationally accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
• Evidence of involvement as a PI, Co-PI or Researcher in a grant-funded research project in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in one or more engaged scholarship projects in the past 5 years.
Recommendations:
• Experience in the use of different research methodologies and/or data analysis tools
• Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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 make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties: 01 November 2026
Closing date: 2 September 2026
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 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2876 / 9813 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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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 Lecturer: Childhood Education (Job ID: 6583)
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR: TEACHER EDUCATION (JOB ID: 6574)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Middle Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 1/9/2026
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. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Higher Education.
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students in the relevant field.
• Engage in the Work Integrated Learning Programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research in a relevant field of Education and publish research articles in accredited national and international journals.
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to the relevant field of Teacher Education.
• Apply for external funding grants for research and/or teaching and learning projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in the department and faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks in the department and faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Associate Professor
• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Teacher Education (Pre-service or In-service).
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in research leadership and teaching and learning management and capacity building.
• 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 or potential for rating.
• 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.
• Proven experience in curriculum and/or programme development.
• Evidence of attracting research and/or training grants in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in co-leading one or more collaborative research projects in the past 5 years.
Professor
• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Teacher Education (Pre-service or In-service).
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in research leadership and teaching and learning management and capacity building.
• 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 or potential for rating.
• 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.
• Proven experience in curriculum and/or programme development.
• Evidence of attracting external research and/or training grants in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in leading one or more collaborative research projects as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI in the past 5 years.
Recommendations:
• Experience in the use of different research methodologies and/or data analysis tools
• Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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 make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties: 01 November 2026
Closing date: 1 September 2026
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 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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
Associate Professor/Professor: Teacher Education (Job ID: 6574) -
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (JOB ID: 6573)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Education Foundations
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Middle Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 1/9/2026
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. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Education Foundation.
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students in the relevant field.
• Engage in the Work Integrated Learning Programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research in a relevant field of Educational Psychology and publish research articles in accredited national and international journals.
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to the relevant field of Educational Psychology.
• Apply for external funding grants for research and/or teaching and learning projects.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues in the department and faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks in the department and faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Associate Professor
• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Educational Psychology.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in research leadership and teaching and learning management and capacity building.
• 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 or potential for rating.
• 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.
• Proven experience in curriculum and/or programme development.
• Evidence of attracting research and/or training grants in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in co-leading one or more collaborative research projects in the past 5 years.
Professor
• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Educational Psychology.
• At least seven (7) years relevant experience in a Higher Education Environment.
• Proven experience in research leadership and teaching and learning management and capacity building.
• Experience as external examiner for master’s-degree and/or 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 or potential for rating.
• 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.
• Proven experience in curriculum and/or programme development.
• Evidence of attracting external research and/or training grants in the past 5 years.
• Proven experience in leading one or more collaborative research projects as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI in the past 5 years.
Recommendations:
• Experience in the use of different research methodologies and/or data analysis tools
• Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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 make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
Assumption of duties: 01 November 2026
Closing date: 1 September 2026
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 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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
Associate Professor/Professor: Educational Psychology (Job ID: 6573)
DEAN: HUMANITIES (POST LEVEL 4) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: FIVE YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REAPPOINTMENT FOR A FURTHER TERM) (JOB ID: 6582)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Senior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 4/9/2026
Description
The Professor and Dean of the Faculty of the Humanities is responsible for providing strategic and visionary academic leadership to ensure that the Faculty achieves its teaching and learning, research, innovation, postgraduate education and engaged scholarship objectives. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, the Dean is directly responsible for the management and advancement of academic programmes, research initiatives, community-engaged scholarship and strategic partnerships that enhance the Faculty’s impact locally, nationally, continentally and internationally.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Alignment
• Articulate and implement a strategic vision that aligns with the University's strategic priorities and the Faculty's goals.
• Position the Faculty as a leading centre of excellence in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
• Lead the Faculty's academic and operational priorities in accordance with the University's commitment to transformation, decolonisation, social justice, digitalisation, student success and societal impact.
• Promote interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity and academic excellence
Academic Excellence
• Oversee the development, review and renewal of academic programmes to ensure relevance, quality and sustainability.
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Advance student access, success, retention and graduation.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and national quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Lead curriculum transformation initiatives aligned with national and international developments in Humanities education.
Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies
• Promote a high standard of research and scholarly output within the Faculty.
• Strengthen the Faculty's national and international research profile.
• Support the development of emerging scholars and postgraduate students.
• Promote interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Facilitate external funding opportunities and strategic research partnerships.
• Advance innovation, knowledge production and societal impact through scholarship.
Engagement and Partnerships
• Integrate engaged scholarship into teaching, learning and research activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with government, industry, cultural institutions, civil society organisations and international collaborators.
• Represent the Faculty on institutional, national and international platforms.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the Faculty's contribution to society.
Operational and Financial Oversight
• Manage the Faculty's budget and resources effectively to support strategic priorities.
• Ensure sound financial governance and sustainability.
• Oversee the recruitment, development and retention of academic and support staff.
• Foster a collegial, high-performance and inclusive organisational culture.
• Ensure effective management of infrastructure, facilities and Faculty assets.
Advancement, Promotion and Fundraising
• Promote the Faculty nationally, continentally and internationally.
• Lead fundraising, donor engagement and alumni relations initiatives.
• Secure external funding to support teaching, research and engagement activities.
• Enhance the Faculty's reputation through strategic stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Inherent Job Requirements
• A Doctorate on NQF Level 10 in a discipline relevant to the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Appointment at the full Professor level, evidenced by substantial contributions to teaching and learning, research, engaged scholarship and academic leadership.
• An established national and international research profile and academic network.
• A proven record of high-quality accredited research outputs.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in senior academic leadership and management within a higher education institution, preferably in a research-intensive or research-led university environment.
• Proven expertise in faculty management, including finance, human resources and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining external funding for research and academic initiatives.
• Experience within a research-intensive university environment.
Recommendations
• NRF rating or equivalent recognition of research excellence.
• Recognised standing within the Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences disciplines.
• Demonstrated success in leading institutional transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience in curriculum innovation and academic programme development.
• Demonstrated experience in internationalisation and global academic partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex organisational change.
• Familiarity with developments relating to Artificial Intelligence, Digital Humanities and Educational Technologies.
Competencies
Term of Appointment
The Dean will be appointed on a five-year fixed-term performance-based contract in accordance with the University's policies and procedures and may be eligible for reappointment subject to institutional requirements and performance.
Assumption of duties: 1 January 2027
Closing date: 04 September 2026
Salary: The salary is available on request and will be commensurate with the responsibilities attached to the position.
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.
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed here:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please contact 051 401 9329 or email VermaakM@ufs.ac.za / 051 401 9848 or email TeateaPR@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 Plan is available at: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (ONE YEAR, RENEWABLE UP TO THREE YEARS) JOB ID: 6571
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies -> Research Development
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Temporary
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 10/9/2026
Description
The Flourishing Life Research Theme invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a postdoctoral research fellowship tenable from October 2026. The Theme seeks an early-career scholar of exceptional promise to pursue an independent programme of research in conversation with one or more of its strands, and to help animate its intellectual life.
The intellectual home
The Theme takes as its point of departure a simple but demanding proposition: that flourishing is never an individual achievement, but the fruit of relational webs that may be sustained or torn. Our organising concept, flourishing denied, names that tearing at every scale in the body, in the household, in the polity, in the living world. Anchored in ubuntu and in the Zulu affirmation ngisazophumelela (I will still flourish) the Theme works across seven strands:
1. socioeconomic rights and the jurisprudence of becoming;
2. democratic resilience and the politics of hope;
3. feminism and the body politic;
4. ubuntu and global becoming;
5. planetary becoming and ecological flourishing;
6. flourishing in a technological age; and
7. language, translation, the aesthetics of becoming.
The fellowship
• A full-time fellowship tenable for one year, renewable for a second/third year subject to progress, based in Bloemfontein.
• A fellowship award of R300 000 per annum.
• The fellow will pursue their own research, publish, and contribute to the Theme's seminars, symposium and public writing. Some mentoring of postgraduate students may be expected.
The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience in research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers within the Theme. The successful candidate will be required to conduct innovative research and produce publications engaging with the Theme's concerns.
The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs, and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. Particular weight will be attached to the extent to which applicants' research proposals engage the Theme's organising concept of flourishing denied across its seven strands. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to three years subject to satisfactory performance.
Competencies
Requirements:
• A doctorate in law, the humanities or the social sciences, awarded within the past five years (or to be conferred before taking up the post). In line with national postdoctoral norms, applicants should not previously have held a permanent academic appointment.
• A record of research and publication commensurate with career stage.
• A research proposal of three to five pages showing clearly how the intended work engages the Theme's concerns.
• The independence and discipline to carry a self-directed programme to completion.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Pursue independent, cross-disciplinary research within one or more of the Theme's strands, resulting in scholarly publications.
• Participate in the Theme's seminars, symposia and public-facing writing.
• Work in collaboration with the Theme's convenor when it comes to research, administration and other tasks.
• Assist in postgraduate supervision; some mentoring of postgraduate students may be expected.
• Author/co-author at least two (2) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET-accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books.
• Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Flourishing Life Research Theme.
• Prepare and present papers during seminars and other research events.
Eligibility criteria
• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
• A doctorate in law, the humanities or the social sciences, awarded within the last five years (or to be conferred before taking up the post).
• In line with national postdoctoral norms, applicants should not previously have held a permanent academic appointment, and successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• A record of research and publication commensurate with career stage.
• The independence and discipline to carry a self-directed research programme to completion.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship, based in Bloemfontein, and the successful applicant is required to spend 60% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following documentation as a single PDF by 10 September 2026 to Flourishing@ufs.ac.za with the subject line "FLRN Postdoctoral Fellowship — [Surname]"
• Motivation letter.
• Research proposal of three to five pages showing clearly how the intended work engages the Theme's concerns.
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs.
• A sample of written work.
• Certified copies of full transcripts of academic records and of the doctoral degree certificate.
• A SAQA Certificate for qualifications obtained outside South Africa.
• Certified copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.
Value of the fellowship:
• R300 000 annual fellowship award (not taxed).
Closing date:
10 September 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Enquiries may be directed to Flourishing@ufs.ac.za.
Commencement of fellowship:
October 2026, or as soon thereafter as possible.
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 : ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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.
How to apply to this job
Application:
To apply, please submit the following documentation as a single PDF by 10 September 2026 to Flourishing@ufs.ac.za with the subject line "FLRN Postdoctoral Fellowship — [Surname]"
• Motivation letter.
• Research proposal of three to five pages showing clearly how the intended work engages the Theme's concerns.
• Full CV including a list of research publications, conference papers, and other scholarly outputs.
• A sample of written work.
• Certified copies of full transcripts of academic records and of the doctoral degree certificate.
• A SAQA Certificate for qualifications obtained outside South Africa.
• Certified copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised the candidate.
SENIOR ASSISTANT OFFICER: MEETING ADMINISTRATION (POST LEVEL 12) (JOB ID: 6565)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Semi-Skilled
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 23/8/2026
Description
PLEASE NOTE! INTERNAL ADVERT – ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.
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.
The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
• Assume responsibility for secretarial matters of various committees in the faculty and schools within the faculty when the need arises.
• Compile the agenda in collaboration with the chairperson, send it out electronically, and book the venue.
• Provide soft copies of the agenda material to the chairperson and set up the digital software for the meeting.
• During the meeting, keep minutes, including a register of decisions and correspondence to be handled.
• Compose minutes of the meeting according to the sound recording made during the meeting, paying special attention to necessary detail and summarising the discussions undertaken.
• Submit the completed minutes to the chairperson for approval within the set timeframe and distribute electronically to members.
• Handle all correspondence with regard to decisions to be disseminated in the faculty.
• Create and maintain an electronic index of all minutes on the faculty database.
• Compile a yearly calendar of all meetings to be held in the faculty.
• Assist with the comprehensive administration of committee elections - main elections every three years and bi-elections as necessary.
• Deal with all enquiries regarding the committees/meetings/decisions/approval processes.
• General office administration, e.g., typing, correspondence, meeting management, filing, record-keeping, the handling of telephonic and general enquiries.
• Assist with any ad-hoc administrative responsibilities when necessary.
Inherent requirements:
• Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF Level 4.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ relevant administrative and committee secretariat experience.
Recommendations:
• A post-school qualification in Office Administration, Office Management or related field (attach a copy).
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies and procedures.
• Office Management (Agendas and Minutes taking) experience.
• Personal Assistant experience.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- 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 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.
- Excellent communication and administrative skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s parallel-medium and multi-cultural working environment.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Highly organised individual.
- Excellent language and writing skills.
• Leading:
- 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.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s parallel-medium and multicultural working environment.
Assumption of duties: 01 September 2026.
Closing date: 23 August 2026
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 403,692.54 – R 506,869.63 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.
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 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.az.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558 / 9813 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 Plan is available at:
ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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.
