UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) VACANCIES

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (POST LEVEL 15): DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS (JOB ID 6287)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Fine Arts
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Unskilled
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 25/11/2025

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.

Duties and responsibilities:
•   Operate power equipment such as a jigsaw, belt sander, grinder, bandsaw. etc.
•   Use hand tools like screwdrivers, hammers, axes, saws.
•   Assist with cutting paper and canvas.
•   Order of tools and equipment if needed.
•   Assist with moulding and casting.
•   Fix, build, restore and maintain any art-specific furniture or equipment such as exhibition boards, plinths and easels.
•   Make frames and gallery stands as needed.
•   Make stretch-frames.
•   Prepare studios for studio activities and classes.
•   Give technical assistance in studios on campus, helping students with power tools and technical components of projects as requested by an academic staff member.
•   Dismantling large- and small-scale installations and other artworks.
•   Assist with or move equipment in the department, to and from galleries and venues on and off campus.
•   Assist with research projects of staff members on and off campus.
•   Courier documents to and from the department and other venues on campus.
•   Arrange and move equipment and studio furniture for classes.
•   Take student attendance when necessary.
•   Move objects and furniture around the department.
•   Assist lecturers with their studio research, which could include all technical aspects of creative research projects
•   Arrange studios to accommodate creative research.
•   Stock-take, organise and clean sculpture storeroom.
•   Re-cycle clay with the correct equipment and training.
•   Move light works for lecturers or students’ exhibitions only if the assistance required relates to the academic staff members ‘teaching and learning’, ‘creative research’ and ‘community engagement’ responsibilities.
•   Move light artworks from the Johannes Stegmann Arts gallery to the Department or around the campus.
•   Assist if needed when heavy furniture or equipment is moved by facilities.
•   Orchestrate the signing-off of sculpture studio keys, including the storeroom keys when necessary and for specified periods of time.
•   Assist students in signing out tools from the storeroom.
•   Prepare studios for projects which include cleaning, moving tables, boxes, putting plastic on tables, putting newsprint on the windows, packing out materials and washing equipment.
•   Assist with student projects (for example, cutting cloths for printmaking, carrying heavy bundles of paper for drawing).
•   Ensure the restocking of rags for use in the printmaking studio.
•   Maintain upkeep of all studios and outside sculpture studio.
•   Maintain the upkeep of fine arts walkways, studios, furniture and equipment.
•   Clean the printmaking studio, which is a specialised studio requiring the use of solvents.
•   Remove the trash from bins, for example, in the printmaking studio, which includes the oily rag bin for health and safety purposes.
•   Keep furniture and equipment safe, especially by moving it indoors or undercover so that the rain and elements do not cause damage.
•   Work in a team with UFS cleaners.
•   Arrive and leave timeously according to work hours.
•   Gather and remove litter in studios and outside studios and walkways.
•   Clean studios, equipment and the department using hand tools, cleaning tools and machines. This includes discipline-specific studios, for example printmaking, dark room and acid room.
•   Clean the department or off-campus in public areas, studios or exhibition spaces if cleaning work relates to the academic staff members ‘teaching and learning’, ‘creative research’ and ‘scholarly engagement’ responsibilities. Off-campus cleaning require clearance by the Head of Department.
•   Maintain and care for the Fine Arts departments trees and shrubs in the atrium and department of fine arts garden by watering plants and trees using hose or watering can.
•   Assist with removal of sculptural and painterly trash discarded inside and outside studios.
•   Clean painting palettes.
•   Clean staff studios when necessary and remove trash.

Inherent Job Requirements:
•   Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
•   One (1) year’s relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
•   Experience in working with power tools, welding, woodwork (carpentry), and clay work.

Recommendations:
•   Relevant experience as a technical assistant in the fine arts.
•   A BA Fine Arts degree will be an advantage.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
•   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 plan work and to follow plans.
•   Business Acumen:
-   The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
-   Proficient in using MS Office.
-   Woodwork
-   Cleaning large spaces
-   Welding
-   Working with tools such as a grinder, screwdriver, beltsander, bandsaw.
•   Leading:
-   The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
-   The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
•   Building Coalitions:
-   The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
-   The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required Documents
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).

Assumption of duties: 1 February 2026

Closing date: 25 November 2025

Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R273 193.14 – R360 774.56 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 me at 051 401 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za  Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558/2979 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:
EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 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.

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MANAGER: INTERNATIONAL GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS (POST LEVEL 6) JOB ID: 6276
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies -> Research Development
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Middle Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 20/11/2025

Description
The main purpose of this position is to strategically lead, coordinate, and manage international research funding and partnerships in line with Vision 130. This will entail searching for and identifying suitable international funding opportunities and being the expert on calls for the submission process.
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:
Strategic Leadership
•   Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the institutional internationalisation and research funding strategies.
•   Lead strategic planning processes related to international funding diversification and partnership development.
•   Provide expert advice to senior management on emerging global funding trends and policy shifts.
Grant and Partnership Oversight
•   Identify, evaluate, and prioritise high-impact international funding opportunities.
•   Oversee institutional submissions to large-scale collaborative funding programmes (EU Horizon, NIH, etc.).
•   Manage due diligence, risk assessment, and governance of funded partnerships.
Policy and Process Development
•   Lead the development of institutional policies and procedures governing international research collaborations.
•   Ensure compliance with national and international regulations, including financial and ethical standards.
•   Standardise operational procedures to improve efficiency and accountability.
Institutional and External Liaison
•   Build and sustain strategic relationships with international donors, science councils, and embassies.
•   Represent UFS in external consortia, policy networks, and research councils.
•   Collaborate with Finance, DIRAP, Legal, and other support divisions to streamline institutional grant governance.
Capacity Building and Training
•   Develop and implement targeted workshops and mentorship programmes for researchers and support staff.
•   Facilitate knowledge exchange sessions on international funding compliance and proposal excellence.
Reporting and Analytics
•   Produce high-level dashboards, reports, and insights on institutional funding trends.
•   Provide data analytics to inform strategic decisions and performance monitoring within the Directorate.

Inherent requirements:
•   Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in Research Administration, Project Management, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
•   Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:
•   A relevant postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 8 in Research Administration, Project Management, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
•   A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 will be advantageous.
•   Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in research management, international grants administration, or strategic partnership development in a higher education or research environment.
•   Demonstrated experience in leading teams or complex institutional initiatives, with proven success in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and large-scale international projects
•   In-depth knowledge of international funding frameworks (e.g., EU Horizon, NIH, NRF, British Council) and associated compliance requirements. Proven ability to interpret policy and implement governance structures for grants and partnerships
•   Advanced digital proficiency with research management systems (e.g., InfoEd, RIMS, NRF platforms).
•   Financial acumen in managing grant budgets and partnership contracts.
•   Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels

Competencies
Required competencies:
•   Results Orientated:
-   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 lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
-   The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
•   Building Coalitions:
-   The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
-   The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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.za  or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 9848 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 2025

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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PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIST (20 HOURS PER WEEK)(5 POSITIONS)(CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 2 YEARS) (JOB ID: 6292)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School for Allied Health Professions -> Department Optometry
Contract Type Contract
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 16/11/2025

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:
•   Support practical training of students through supervision and assessment of practical Optometry training.
•   Provide clinical supervision and perform clinical assessments of students during clinical Optometry training.
•   Assist with supervision of undergraduate research projects.
•   Provide support to clinical skills development for students within Optometry.
•   Assist in the coordination of clinical training of students in various settings, including in community-based settings.
•   Contribute to relevant development within the domain of Optometry clinical training.
•   Perform general administration related to clinical training.
•   Attend and contribute to relevant committees and meetings.
Inherent requirements:
•   A professional bachelor’s degree in optometry at NQF Level 8.
•   At least one-year clinical supervision experience in Optometry.
•   A good academic record (attach academic record).
•   Registered with the HPCSA as an Optometrist (attach proof)
•   A valid driver's licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:
•   Master’s degree in Optometry, or willingness to enrol for a master's degree in Optometry at the first available opportunity, if not yet attained by the time of appointment.
•   Delivery of a poster or oral presentation at a conference.
•   Publication(s) in an accredited academic journal.

Competencies
Required competencies:
•   Results Orientated:
-   The ability to cope with 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 plan work and to follow plans.
-   The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•   Business Acumen:
-   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 eases with people in all types of social situations.
-   The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties: 1 January 2026.

Closing date: 16 November 2025.

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 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813/2979/2558 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: EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 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
Job Advert

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LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (JOB ID: 6289)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Public Administration and Management
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Junior Management
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 17/11/2025

Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6231. 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.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 Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Public Administration modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
•   Perform academic administration of undergraduate and postgraduate modules pertaining to learning, teaching, research and assessments.
•   Contribute to curriculum development in the department and faculty.
•   Provide supervision in postgraduate programmes to Honours, Master's or PhD students.
•   Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
•   Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty’s strategic plan with regard to research, learning and teaching, engaged scholarship, as well as leadership and administration.
•   Participate in additional academic activities including, but not limited to, presentation of research papers at national and/or international conferences as well as involvement in departmental/faculty research projects.
•   Serve as a member of various academic and research committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and Head of the department.
•   Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer
•   A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management (for a permanent appointment)
or
•   Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
•   Proven record of teaching Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level with a specific focus on Project Management and/ or Monitoring and Evaluation.
•   Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
•   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).
Senior Lecturer
•   A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management.
•   Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
•   Proven record of teaching Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level with a specific focus on Project Management and/ or Monitoring and Evaluation.
•   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 supervising to completion of honours and master’s degree students.
•   A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international 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.
Associate Professor
•   A PhD on NQF Level 10 relevant to the field of Public Administration and Management.
•   Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
•   Proven record of teaching Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level with a specific focus on Project Management and/ or Monitoring and Evaluation.
•   Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
•   Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
•   Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
•   An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
•   Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s and doctoral 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.

Recommendations:
•   Proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journals.
•   Member of a or registration at a professional body (applicable to Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor).
•   Experience as a departmental leader/ manager in a higher education environment (applicable to Associate Professor).
•   Sound knowledge of the South African Public Administration and Management environment.
•   Sound knowledge of the South African public sector environment.
•   Proven work experience in the South African public sector environment.

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 deal with several activities at a time.
-   The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•   Business Acumen:
-   The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
-   Proficient in using MS Office.
•    Leading:
-   The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
-   The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
•   Building Coalitions:
-   The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
-   The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties: 01 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date: 17 November 2025

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 9810 / 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:  EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 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/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: Department of Public Administration and Management (Job ID 6289)

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SENIOR ASSISTANT OFFICER (POST LEVEL 12) JOB ID: 6290
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Finance -> Assets Division
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Semi-Skilled
Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 13/11/2025

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:
•   Contribute to the asset management life cycle maintenance.
•   Responsible for asset verifications and asset tagging.
•   Updating data relating to the asset register.
•   Liaison between the asset office and departments within the UFS.

Inherent requirements:
•   Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/B. Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6 in the field of accounting or related field.
•   Minimum of one (1) year’s relevant working experience in an asset environment.

Recommendations:
•   Knowledge of assets.
•   Experience within the higher education environment.
•   Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
•   Member of a or registration at a professional body.

Competencies
Required competencies:
•   Results Orientated:
-   The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
-   The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
•   Strategic Thinking:
-   The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
-   The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•   Business Acumen:
-   The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
-   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.

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible

Closing date: 13 November 2025

Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 388 426,59 – R 487 479,38 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 2979 or email JardineS@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 9848 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 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.

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