UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) VACANCIES

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PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: LLB AND TEACHING & LEARNING (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 5 YEARS) JOB ID: 5869
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Law -> Office of the Vice-Dean
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 10/9/2024
 
Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN THE FACULTY OF LAW WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR TENURE
 
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).
 
Duties and responsibilities:
•    To implement, manage, supervise, evaluate and develop the LLB programme following the LLB academic standards and the University of the Free State (UFS) standards.
•    Ensure the application of the quality assurance framework to the LLB programme and assume responsibility for the academic quality of the programme
•    Ensure that the General Rules and Regulations of the University and rules related to the LLB programme are adhered to, updated where needed and communicated to all staff in the Faculty of Law.
•    Ensure that the activities and operational plan of the LLB programme are undertaken following the University's governance, policy and regulatory frameworks.
•    Take responsibility with the Vice-Dean (Learning & Teaching) to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty within the broader University context, focusing on teaching and learning, innovation and digitalisation.
•    Take responsibility with the Vice-Dean (Learning & Teaching) to lead the faculty's Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalisation, and innovation in the field to ensure the smooth running of all T&L activities.
•    Provide academic advice regarding academic inquiries, amendments of rulebooks, schedules, timetables, etc.
•    Continuously look for new T&L needs from students, employers and other stakeholders.
•    Participate in student feedback mechanisms and complaints and appeals procedures as required.
•    Take responsibility with the Faculty Manager of Law to manage the academic administration associated with the LLB programme within the Faculty of Law.
•    Attend all formal and informal UFS meetings about teaching and learning, innovation, and digitalisation with the Vice-Dean (Learning & Teaching).
•    Chair the Teaching and Learning Committee of the Faculty.
•    Participate in committees at the Faculty and University level.
Inherent requirements:
•    Full-time permanent academic staff member of the Faculty of Law.
•    A Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 within any related discipline of Law. 
 
Recommendations:
•    Experience in academic leadership or management.
•    Experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment.
•    A thorough understanding of the rules and policy, governance and regulatory frameworks within which academic programmes are offered within the Faculty of Law and the UFS.
•    A deep understanding of all UFS policies and rules related to T&L, evident in departmental policies developed and successful implementation.
•    An understanding of the HEQSF, SAQA, and DHET rules and requirements and the development of new qualifications.
•    Evidence of SoTL or Teaching Fellowship.
•    Knowledgeable about the functioning of committees at the Faculty and University level.
•    Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
•    Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
•    The ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
•    Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
•    A deep understanding of national and international trends in current, new, and emerging modalities of improving Teaching and Learning in SET and higher education.
•    Strong administrative, report writing and communication skills
 
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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
-    The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•    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 self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
-    The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 
 
Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
 
Closing date: 10 September 2024
 
Allowance: The Programme Director allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS.  The value of the allowance is available on request.
  
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.


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SENIOR ASSISTANT OFFICER (30 HOURS PER WEEK) (JOB ID: 5864)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department English
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Semi-Skilled
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 1/9/2024
 
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:
•    Capture, manage, and process all departmental marks on Gradebook.
•    Coordinate the department’s Learning Facilitators.  This includes, but is not limited to, the recruitment and selection of learning facilitators for the first, second, and third-year tutorial program.
•    Coordinate the department’s third-year seminars and manage registration.
•    Plan and coordinate the availability of venues for tests and lectures.
•    Manage deadlines relating to academic staff and learning facilitators.
•    Liaise with students, academics and external stakeholders.
•    Provide academic advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
•    Conduct administrative duties relating to the department’s external review.
•    Manage the departmental web page.
•    Manage modules on Blackboard.  This includes, but is not limited to, posting notices, editing, and setting up online assessments.
•    Handle public relations within the department.
•    Manage profiles of the English Department on- and off-campus (web page, Facebook, and print media).
•    Coordinate, plan and minute meetings.
•    Administer electronic archiving.
•    Execute data capturing, data manipulation, and word processing.
•    Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying and scanning of documents.
Inherent requirements:
•    Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
•    Minimum one (1)  year’s relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
 
Recommendations:
•    BA -degree on NQF Level 7 with English modules up to third-year level.
•    Experience within the higher education environment.
•    Knowledge of- and experience with university systems [e.g. PeopleSoft or similar programme and its functions (PS Student, PS Financials, PS Human Resources, Requisitioning, etc.), Gradebook, policies, and procedures]. 
•    Valid driver's license.
•    Proficiency with Gradebook or similar system.
•    Lecturing/tutoring/facilitating experience in English.
 
Competencies
Required competencies:
•    Results oriented.
-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
-    The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
•    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 organized 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 be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
-    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
 
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: 01 September 2024
 
Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R274 509.82 – R344 470.16 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 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.zaor Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9857/ 9810/9813 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 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.

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 Senior Assistant Officer (30 hours per week) (Job ID: 5864)

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SENIOR ASSISTANT OFFICER: SYSTEMS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE (POST LEVEL 12) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 1 YEAR) (JOB ID: 5866)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Registrar -> Deputy Registrar: Student Academic Services -> Student Academic Services -> Systems and Project Management
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Semi-Skilled
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 2/9/2024
 
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:
•    Responsible for the office administration of the Director; Systems and Project Management. 
•    Ensure efficient communication to, from and between project team members.
•    Provide recommendations to the Project and team. 
Inherent requirements:
•    A Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.
•    A minimum of one (1) year relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
•    Three (3) years’ relevant experience in office administration.
•    Knowledge of Peoplesesoft Financials.
 
Competencies
Required competencies:
•    Results oriented.
-    The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
-    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.
•    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 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: 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible.
 
Closing date:  2 September 2024.
 
Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R365 979.80 – R459 263.33 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 9814 or MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848/ 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.
 
Additional Information
 Senior Assistant Officer (post level 12) (Contract appointment: 1 year) Job ID: 5866

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MANAGER: TECHNICAL DATA DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION AND MAINTENANCE (POST LEVEL 7) JOB ID: 5861
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Information and Communications Technology Services
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 9/9/2024
 
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:
Leadership and Management                                                             
•    Manage a team and ensure that the Division members have sufficient information to perform their duties.
•    Plan and maintain short term plans and objectives for the Division and ensure that deadlines are adhered to and quality outputs are delivered.
•    Manage the operational tasks received from university staff and students and external clients using the University’s systems and developed web applications.
•    Control the span over all areas of people, process, technology, data and governance.
•    Identify and communicate possible impacts, risks, and issues.
•    Prioritise work to resolve technical emergencies as they may occur.
•    Mentor team members through informal channels.
 
Technical Responsibilities                                                                         
•    Consolidate and optimise available database infrastructure.
•    Conceive analytics and business intelligence platform architecture for clients, including internal and third-party clients.
•    Design and implement ETL procedures for intake of data from both internal and outside sources; as well as ensure data is verified and quality is checked.
•    Design and implement ETL processes and data architecture to ensure proper functioning of analytics lad, as well as client’s or third-party’s reporting environments and dashboard.
•    Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders in ensuring data warehouse architecture development and utilisation.
•    Carry out monitoring, tuning, and database performance analysis.
•    Perform the design and extension of data marts, meta data, and data models.
•    Ensure that all the data architecture code are maintained in a version control system.
•    Design and implement database structures.
•    Create and maintain the databases and database objects such as the tables, tablespaces, synonyms, views, triggers, stored procedures, defaults, domains, and indexes.
•    Conduct extensive testing of the backup and recovery processes.
•    Recover databases within the service level agreement.
•    Articulate any data loss encountered.
•    Ensure the logging and recoverability of database updates since the last backup.
•    Take frequent backups – full and incremental as needed.
•    Ensure accurate and complete replication of applicable data during the available windows.
•    Detect collision to avoid loss of data.
•    Maintain and establishes work schedule.
•    Analyse, review, and write data applications and programs, based on customer needs and requirements.
•    Conduct analysis of customer needs and developing solutions to software challenges.
•    Assist with querying and extracting data from large databases.
•    Produce data reports from complex data sets.
•    Provide customer training in relation to new data-based software applications.
•    Maintain confidentiality of work related to data.
•    Liaise with business intelligence manager, and internal customers to design and develop reports and analytics capability.
•    Identify and resolve data issues through configuration of data cleansing and de-duplication software.
•    Manage the database aspects of the reporting and analytics platform(s) to ensure that reporting jobs are successfully run and analytics data aligns to timeliness / completeness requirements.
•    Liaise with database administrators to ensure that the data warehouse is tuned for optimal performance.
•    Liaise with business analysts and project managers to develop and refine reporting and analytics requirements.
•    Develop, Implement, Maintain and Test ESB integrations. This includes the data feeds and output based on the current technology stack.
Strategic Alignment                                                             
•    Participate in the Business Unit management meetings and strategic planning sessions to obtain a clear understanding of business requirements and strategic direction.
•    Ensure that the physical designs for the databases and its data structures align with UFS, IT strategies, UFS architecture frameworks and logical data mode.
 
Competencies
Inherent requirements:
•    BSc or B. Tech/ Advanced Diploma or B. Com in Information Technology on NQF Level 7.
•    A minimum of four (4) years’ relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
 
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 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.


Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
 
Closing date: 9 September 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 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/ 7659/ 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.
 
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INTERN CHEFS (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 1 YEAR) (5 POSITIONS) (JOB ID: 5862)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Housing and Residence Affairs
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Temporary
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 30/8/2024
 
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:
•    Prepare meals in the various food outlets for clientele to a high standard.
•    Assist with functions in accordance with the business requirements.
•    Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.
•    Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully.
•    Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant's policies.
•    Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work.
•    Set up food stations by following chefs’ orders.
•    Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.
•    Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards.
•    Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.
•    Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times.
•    Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocol is adhered to.
•    Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.
•    Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.
•    Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards.
•    Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check.
•    Assist with functions after hours and weekends depending on business requirements.
Inherent requirements:
•    A qualification in food preparation and cooking from a recognised and accredited culinary institution equivalent to a National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.
Recommendations:
•    Working knowledge of HACCP standards.
 
Competencies
Required competencies: 
•    Results orientated:
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    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
•    Business acumen:
o    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•    Leading:
o    The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•    Building coalitions:
o    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);
•    Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
•    A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable);
•    Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.
 
Closing date: 30 August 2024.
 
Salary: A stipend of R8 293.75 will be paid per month.
 
Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.zaor Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 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:   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.
 
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 Intern Chefs (contract appointment: 1 year) (5 positions) (Job ID: 5862)

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​ACADEMIC FACILITATOR: ACADEMIC LANGUAGE AND LITERACY (25 HOURS PER WEEK) (ACADEMIC YEAR) (JOB ID: 5863)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Centre for Teaching and Learning -> Academic Language and Literacy Development
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Semi-Skilled
Location QwaQwa Campus - QwaQwa, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 30/8/2024
 
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5774.  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:
•    Facilitate English Academic Literacy and/or General English Language classes.
•    Plan contact sessions and educational material in consultation with the module coordinator.
•    Keep a time schedule and meet deadlines.
•    Assess and mark subject content (in close collaboration with the module coordinator)
•    Offer consultation sessions in the Write Site (where applicable).
•    Ensure proper written and oral communication with students.
•    Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems.
•    Maintain appropriate discipline in classroom sessions to facilitate teaching and learning.
•    Be available for online consultation after contact sessions (where applicable).
•    Contribute to the finalisation and improvement of study guides (where applicable).
•    Assist with research projects in the ALLD (where applicable).
•    Keep student records in terms of marks and attendance.
•    Execute formal administrative and organisational tasks in relation to Academic Language and Literacy Development.
•    Moderate assessment and observe facilitators on the courses (if needed).
 
Inherent Job requirements:
•    A Bachelor’s Degree/ Advance Diploma/ B Tech Degree/ Postgraduate Certificate, or any other relevant degree on NQF level 7.
•    A good academic record.
 
Recommendations:
•    English at third-year level OR appropriate qualification, e.g., TEFL/ CELTA/ TESOL
•    Appropriate post-graduate qualification
•    Teaching experience on an English literacy programme
•    Teaching qualification
•    Teaching and/or facilitation and/or tutoring and/or teaching assistant 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 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 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 be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•    Building coalitions:
     -    The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.
     -    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
 
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).
 
Assumption of duties: 01 October 2024 or as soon as possible.
 
Closing date: 30 August 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 feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813/ 9814/ 2979 / 7659/ 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.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.
 
Additional Information
 Job ID 5863_Academic Facilitator (25 hpw)_Centre for Teaching and Learning_Qwaqwa Campus

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