UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) SERVICE WORKER: GARDENING MACHINE OPERATOR (POST LEVEL 18) JOB ID: 6154 Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Facilities Management -> University Estates Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Unskilled Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 27/5/2025 Description Duties and responsibilities: • Operations and control - Operating mowing and other gardening equipment. - Ensure equipment is signed out and returned to store daily. - Submit inspection report weekly. - General maintenance and cleaning of gardens and terrain within working hours. - Follow the daily program schedule or as instructed by line manager. - Complete schedule according to University Estates operational standards, procedures and protocols. - Litter picking and loading of general garden refuse. - Report any work-related concerns to the line manager. • Internal Reporting - Reporting, feedback to line manager – supervisor. - Maintenance program and checklist sign off and submissions. • Quality Assurance - Ensure all grounds/terrain are maintained within accordance to standard procedures and specifications. - Ensure cleaning of equipment and workspace. - Ensure safe working procedures. - Comply with health and safety standards. - Comply with PPE clothing. - Upkeep of equipment to health and safety standards. Inherent requirements: • Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof). • Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities. Recommendations: • Minimum one (1) year of applicable work experience in operating gardening equipment. • Machine operating certificate (attach a copy). Competencies Required competencies: • Results Orientated: - 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. • Leading: - 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. *NB! Preference will be given to White and Indian males and females. How to apply: Hard copy applications may be submitted at: • The University of the Free State, Human Resources Department, George du Toit building, 2nd Floor reception (S201). OR • 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 under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation: • A detailed Curriculum Vitae. • A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 27 May 2025 Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R122 167.47 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810 / 9813 / 9814 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : 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 Machine Operator APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER: CURRICULUM STUDIES (JOB ID: 6152) 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 8/6/2025 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: • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education in general. • Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). • Engage in research activities of the faculty and produce research outputs in accredited journals and other outlets. • Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education specifically. • 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: • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Curriculum Studies with a focus on Pre-service teachers and/or Work Integrated Learning (Teaching Practice)(for a permanent appointment), or • A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Curriculum Studies with a focus on Pre-service teachers and/or Work Integrated Learning (Teaching Practice)(contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Curriculum Studies with a focus on pre-service teachers and/or Work Integrated Learning (Teaching Practice) MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). • Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Curriculum Studies with a focus on Pre-service teachers and/or Work Integrated Learning (Teaching Practice)(attach a copy). • Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Pre-service teachers and/or Work Integrated Learning (Teaching Practice)(attach a copy). • A formal teaching qualification with Intermediate Phase Teaching (or Primary School Teaching) as a major (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent)(attach a copy). • A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment. • Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent. • Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal. 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: 1 September 2025 Closing date: 8 June 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 9814 or email [email protected] or [email protected]Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9814 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : 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 Lecturer: Curriculum Studies (Job ID: 6152) APPLY FOR THIS JOB
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT) AND ACADEMIC HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 5 YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF SERVING A SECOND TERM) (JOB ID: 6150) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department Social Sciences and Commerce Education Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Middle Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 8/6/2025 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: • Provide formal teaching for undergraduate as well as post-graduate programmes. • Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students. • Ensure active involvement in research. • Active involvement in curriculum development relating to Social Sciences Education and/or Commerce Education. • As an Academic Head of Department (AHD): Continuous planning and execution of teaching and research strategies, general organising and coordinating of administrative duties, mentoring and motivating staff, managing finances (e.g. annual budgeting, allocation of funds) of the department. Additional duties applicable to the Academic Head of Department: • Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the department as a leader in the discipline vis-a-vis competing international entities. • Responsible for directing the academic debate in the department. • Responsible for influencing the department's overall climate and culture. • Responsible for energising everybody in the department and beyond. • Responsible for shaping the future of the department. • Contribute to the overall leadership in the faculty. • Responsible for frequent and continuous planning and execution of plans, general organising and coordinating of staff, students and activities; mentoring and motivating staff. • Create an atmosphere of consensus among staff. • Create effective internal and external communication. • Participate and be involved actively in faculty management structures, attend meetings, lead project teams, represent the department and faculty, and fulfil the roles of liaison officer and marketer, when necessary. • Participate and be involved actively in applicable UFS management structures, e.g. Senate. • Initiate, formulate and implement a visionary academic strategy for the department that is aligned with and supportive of the guiding strategic documents of the UFS and faculty. • Ensure the provision of top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning at all levels of teaching in the department. • Ensure relevance of content, material and presentation in all modules. • Ensure the enhancement of student experiences and their continuous engagement in academic debates. • Ensure that adequate rules and regulations are in place to optimally deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. • Adhere to all the rules and regulations of the UFS, faculty and department. • Ensure quality and timely feedback on student work. • Ensure proper and quality-driven academic advice and support to all under- and postgraduate students in the department. • Ensure the revisiting and development of fresh learning programmes that will help to position the department as a leader in the fraternity. • Create and maintain a visionary research strategy for the department. • Create and maintain an environment that encourages research, leading to strong and active research habits and a culture of inquiry. • Ensure that every academic staff member is engaged in quality-driven and discipline-specific research. • Ensure that postgraduate students are recruited to broaden the research base of the department and ethical requirements are met. • Guide and support senior academics towards acquiring NRF ratings. • Ensure active engagement with the faculty research committee and the UFS Directorate of Research Development in order to ensure sustainable financial support for departmental research initiatives. • Plan and implement a fair and reasonable dispensation regarding the workload of staff members in the department. • Plan and implement a clear and reasonable career path for every staff member in the department, taking account of the strategic plans of the University, faculty and department. • Implement appropriate mentoring interventions where and whenever it is needed. • Manage staff performance in accordance with existing university policies and procedures. • Responsible for recruitment and selection of scholars in the case of vacancies and/or specific strategic needs, whenever strategic repositioning requires expansion of academic endeavours. • Create and maintain a scholarship-friendly environment in the department. • Plan and oversee effective and relevant staff development. • Responsible for financial management culminating annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds and financial control. • Adhere to the UFS's financial policies and procedures. • Encourage and actively support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants. Inherent requirements Associate Professor: • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with specialisation that has relevance to the Department of Social Sciences Education and/or Commerce Education (e.g. History Education, Geography Education, Social Sciences Education, Religion Studies Education, Sociology of Education, Economics Education, Accounting Education and Business Studies Education). • Proven experience in research and/or teaching and learning management and capacity building. • Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students. • Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. • Act as an editorial board member and/or reviewer 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 and/or doctoral students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in accredited national and international journals. • Serve as a member of a national scholarly society, OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, OR show 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 engaged scholarship projects. Professor: • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with specialisation that has relevance to the Department of Social Sciences Education and/or Commerce Education (e.g. History Education, Geography Education, Social Sciences Education, Religion Studies Education, Sociology of Education, Economics Education, Accounting Education and Business Studies Education). • Proven experience in research and/or teaching and learning management and capacity building. • Experience as external examiner for postgraduate Master’s and/or Doctoral students. • Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. • Act as an editorial member and/or reviewer of high quality national scholarly journals. • Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship (e.g., regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISl/IBSS journals). • An NRF rating or potential for rating. • Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's and preferably doctoral students. • Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. • Serve as a member of a national scholarly society, OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent. • 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 engaged scholarship projects. Recommendations: • Possession of a formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) is a strong recommendation (attach if applicable). • Experience in community engagement. • Experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications. 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 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: - Proficient in using MS Office. - Good research and writing skills • 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: 1 September 2025 Closing date: 8 June 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 9814 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 / 9810 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Additional Information Associate Professor/Professor (Permanent appointment) and Academic Head of Department (Contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of serving a second term) Job ID: 6150 APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER: FOUNDATION PHASE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (JOB ID: 6153) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 8/6/2025 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: • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules mainly in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development. • Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). • Engage in research activities of the faculty and produce research outputs in accredited journals and other outlets. • Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Childhood Education specifically. • 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: • A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development (for a permanent appointment). or • A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development. (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). • Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with a focus on Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development (attach a copy). • Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development (attach a copy). • A formal teaching qualification with Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development as a major (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) (attach a copy). • A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school environment or at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment. • Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at academic conferences or equivalent. • Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal. 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: 1 September 2025 Closing date: 8 June 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 9814 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9814 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : 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 Lecturer: Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development Job ID: 6153 APPLY FOR THIS JOB
SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (IN NURSING) (JOB ID: 6132) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Nursing Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 23/5/2025 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. Duties and responsibilities: • Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies. • Increase post-graduate throughputs and publishing in scientific journals. • Teach postgraduate students in the relevant field. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation), assessments and seminars. • Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable field. • Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields. • Provide support for skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields. • Recruit senior students for postgraduate study. • Provide supervision for postgraduate research projects. • Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum. • Participate in community engagement initiatives. • Perform organisational and administrative duties. • Maintain a scholarly profile in line with Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor appointment in an academic department. Inherent Job Requirements: Senior Lecturer: • PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing. • Registration as a nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council (attach a copy). • Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy). • Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing. • Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences. • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. • Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. • Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters' degree students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited 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: • PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing. • Registration as a nurse (General, Community, Psychiatry) and Midwife with the South African Nursing Council (attach a copy). • Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy). • Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing. • 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. • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. • Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. • Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and/or doctoral students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. • Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent OR act as an editorial board member of high quality national scholarly journals. Recommendations: • Qualification in any field of specialisation will be an added advantage • Experience in grant writing. • NRF rated. Competencies Key Competencies Required: • Results orientated: o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. • Strategic thinking: o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. • Business acumen: o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. o Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading: o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions: o The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. o The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision. Requested documents Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED! • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required). • A copy of your driver’s license (if required). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: 01 August 2025. Closing date: 23 May 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 9810 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 7659/ 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. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Additional Information Job ID 6132_Sen Lec_Ass Prof_SoN_Bloemfontein Campus APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER IN THE NEW GENERATION OF ACADEMICS PROGRAMME (NGAP) SPECIALISING IN FINANCE/BANKING (JOB ID: 6147) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Economics and Finance Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 6/6/2025 Description The position is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training under the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) and the successful candidate will be subject to the terms and conditions of the programme whilst being a permanent staff member of the University of the Free State. Applicants should be under the age of 40. For more information on the programme, the nGAP Standard Operating Procedure is available on request. 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 courses in Finance/Banking including specific specialisations that may include banking, financial risk management, financial markets and institutions, derivative instruments, portfolio/investment management, or corporate finance to undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. • Assist and contribute meaningfully to core activities of the Department, such as academic administration, research, marketing, seminars, and community development projects. • Participate in formal development programmes within the UFS aimed at strengthening aspirations and skills as a researcher and lecturer. • Assist in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students at Honours and Master's level. • Conduct collaborative research in Finance/Banking. • Complete PhD studies in instances where this has not yet been completed. • Publish in scholarly DHET-Accredited journals. • Disseminate research at conferences, seminars, or workshops specialising in Finance/Banking. Inherent requirements: • Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in finance/Banking or related field, passed with a minimum of 70% (please attach academic record). • The candidate must be a registered PhD candidate (please attach proof) or intend to register within the first year of the appointment with clear evidence of research focused on the above-stated specialisations. Recommendations: • A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Finance/Banking or related field. • Knowledge of current topics and developments within the fields of Finance or Banking. • Aspirations to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst or Financial Risk Manager professional designation upon completion of PhD studies. • Evidence of previous lecturing experience will be an advantage. • Evidence of published article(s) in DHET-accredited journals will be an advantage. • Possess the necessary skills and knowledge in using software including Eviews, Stata, SmartPLS, or SPSS (including Amos). • Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of coding language including Python and R and apply this in the disciplines of Finance/Banking. • Possess effective communication skills (verbal and written), good facilitation, training, and presentation skills. Competencies Required competencies: • 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 plan work and to follow plans. - 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: 01 July 2025. Closing date: 06 June 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 me at 051 401 9814 or email at [email protected]or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Additional Information Lecturer in the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) specialising in Finance/Banking (Job ID: 6147) APPLY FOR THIS JOB ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR AND ACADEMIC HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (IN PUBLIC HEALTH OR AN EQUIVALENT DEGREE) (JOB ID: 6130) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Middle Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 23/5/2025 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. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED! • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required). • A copy of your driver’s license (if required). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Duties and responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership in the Division of Public Health and contribute to a strong academic identity. • Provide academic leadership by creating and executing strategies to establish the Division as a leader in the discipline vis-à-vis competing international entities. • Perform all necessary administrative and personnel duties associated with a Head of Department. • Responsible for directing the academic debate and influencing the overall climate and culture in the Division. • Responsible for linking the Division’s staff and students with the University's management and administration through communication, negotiation and consultation. • Active participation and involvement in Faculty and UFS management structures, attending meetings, leading project teams. • Initiate, formulate and implement a visionary academic strategy to develop the Division into the School of Public Health that is aligned with the Faculty, UFS strategic goals and global priorities. • Ensure quality teaching and learning activities that are aligned with the Faculty and UFS strategic goals. • Teach/facilitate postgraduate modules/workshops in public health and research methodology. • Supervise postgraduate research and initiate, conduct and disseminate public health research in conference presentations and accredited journal publications. • Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Division and Faculty. • Build an effective team of scholars and support them towards acquiring international standing. • Ensure sound financial management, budgets planning and allocation that adhere to UFS financial policies and procedures. • Actively participate and support academic staff members to apply for external research and other grants. Inherent requirements: Associate Professor: • PhD in Public Health or an equivalent degree on NQF Level 10. • Three (3) years' research management and leadership experience at higher education level. • Experience as external examiner for master’s and doctoral students. • Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. • Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. • Proven experience in the supervision of graduated masters and/or doctoral students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. • Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research or Public Health at higher education or research or government institution levels. • Proven experience of curriculum and programme development. • Evidence of attracting external research/training grants. • Achieved international standing or NRF rating or potential for rating. Professor: • PhD in Public Health or an equivalent degree on NQF Level 10. • Three (3) years' research management and leadership experience at higher education level. • Experience as external examiner for masters’ and doctoral students. • Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g. regularly serves as a reviewer for international journals). • Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master's and preferably doctoral students. • A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. • Proven experience in chairing or delivering keynote addresses at national or international scholarly conferences. • Serve as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research or Public Health at higher education or government levels. • Proven experience of curriculum and programme development. • Evidence of acquiring successful international research/training grants. • NRF rating or potential for rating. Recommendations: • A minimum of five (5) years' research management and leadership experience. • A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a higher education environment. Competencies Required competencies: • Results orientated: o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success. o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. • Strategic thinking: o The ability to plan work and to follow plans. o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. • Business acumen: o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. o Proficient in using MS Office. o Knowledge of HR and financial systems o Proficiency in other computer programmes (e.g. Referencing software, data management software) • Leading: o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions: o The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED! • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required). • A copy of your driver’s license (if required). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: 1 August 2025. Closing date: 23 May 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 9810 or email [email protected]or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 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. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
CLEANER (POST LEVEL 18) (2 POSITIONS) (JOB ID: 6151) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Facilities Management Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Unskilled Location QwaQwa Campus - QwaQwa, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 25/5/2025 Description How to apply: Hard copy applications may be submitted at: • The University of the Free State, Qwaqwa Campus, Intsika Building, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor. OR • 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 under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation: • A detailed Curriculum Vitae. • A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). Duties and responsibilities: • Clean buildings, equipment, and workspaces in accordance to standard procedures and specifications • Maintain and inspect equipment. • Adhere to daily program/schedule and follow procedures and protocol. • Follow ad hoc instructions given by line management. • Report to and communicate with Team Leader. • Comply with health and safety standards. Inherent Job Requirements: • Grade 10 on NQF Level 2. • Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities. Recommendations: • Minimum one (1) year applicable work experience in general cleaning, operating cleaning materials, and knowledge of cleaning chemicals. Competencies Key Competencies Required : • Results Orientated: - 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. • Leading: - 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 July 2025 or as soon as possible. Closing date: 25 May 2025 Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R113 394.47 per annum. 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 [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9814 / 9813/ 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 Plan is available at: EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026.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 6151 Cleaners x2 positions_University Estates_Qwaqwa Campus APPLY FOR THIS JOB OFFICER: RESEARCH COORDINATOR (POST LEVEL 11): OFFICE OF THE DEAN (JOB ID: 6149) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Semi-Skilled Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 30/5/2025 Description Duties and responsibilities: Postgraduate Academic Administration • Manage the administration of research functionalities in the faculty. • Take on a team leader role during postgraduate registration and application cycles. • Advise prospective and current postgraduate students regarding admissions, academic rules, and progression requirements. • Perform quality assurance on postgraduate records and ensure adherence to UFS and faculty policies. • Track student progression and implement early warning or support interventions where necessary. • Facilitate the appointment and communication with internal and external examiners, and accurate record keeping of communication trail. • Facilitate communication and feedback between examiners, supervisors, and postgraduate students and the Academic Head of Department (ADH), provide detailed and timely feedback of all interactions, and keep a detailed electronic record. • Plan, organise and coordinate postgraduate orientation sessions. • Coordinate postgraduate appeals, orientation sessions, and thesis submissions. • Monitor and action thesis submissions, deadlines and ensure timely processing of results. • Adhere to the UFS postgraduate policies and procedures. Research Coordination and Administration • Input and oversee faculty research data on the Research Information Management System (RIMS). • Process and manage the notice of submissions (NOITS) process and facilitate communication with all relevant stakeholders, keep an accurate audit trail with the Centre for Graduate Support and check each submission document according to the checklist. Update on internal database. • Manage postgraduate research title registrations and approvals, including verification and Graduate Research Management (GRM) capturing. • Capture title registrations on PeopleSoft and report to Faculty Manager. • Generate reports on postgraduate research output, completion rates, and trends, and provide weekly update reports. • Assist in research-related audits and compliance checks. • Responsible for faculty administration for ethical clearance reviews. • Responsible for the coordination of Faculty Research days. • Plan, organise and coordinate research-related events, e.g., 3MT, research conferences, research workshops, training sessions, etc. • Update and manage the centralised faculty postgraduate data lists and provide weekly reports to ADH. • Assist staff and students with enquiries regarding postgraduate Studies. • Coordinate Research leave and sabbatical support. Postgraduate Examination and Graduation • Responsible for master’s and PhD submissions for the entire NAS faculty. • Liaise with supervisors regarding the examination process, verify credentials of supervisors and examiners before capturing on GRM. • Liaise with CGS to ensure that all submitted master’s and PhDs have been examined and keep internal audit trail. • Follow-up on outstanding examination reports on behalf of academic departments. • Coordinate and conduct quality control of all final postgraduate submissions for examination. • Coordinate the post-examination process (handle final corrections and compile reports). • Responsible for the arbitration process. • Handle all library correspondence and Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) embargo applications. • Verify master’s and PhD graduation data for the graduation programme, including submission of validation and recommendation documentation. • Assist during graduation ceremonies. • Handle enquiries related to postgraduate graduations e.g. appraisals. • Quality control of postgraduate lists via the Higher Degrees Committee. Stakeholder engagement and Student Support • Provide administrative guidance to postgraduate students on research-related queries. • Assist students with submission requirements and regulatory compliance. • Act as a link between departments and the Directorate for Research Development (DRD) and the library. • Respond to student/staff/visitor queries. • Advise students and refer them to relevant others, if necessary. • Liaise with the International office and manage the internationalisation process in the faculty. • Manage the engaged scholarship in the faculty. Committee Administration • Ensure efficient servicing of committees: o Research and Higher Degree Committee o Ethics Committee. • Consult with the chairpersons of the committees regarding minutes and other logistics. • Do the necessary follow-up after the meeting to ensure that there is continuity and progress. • Observer at the Faculty Examination Board. Stakeholder Liaison and Collaboration: • Collaborate with faculty leadership, postgraduate committees, CGS and other UFS research offices. • Liaise with funding bodies and external research partners. • Facilitate postgraduate student networking and research opportunities. Process Innovation and system management: • Identify and implement best practices to streamline the postgraduate research processes. • Enhance digital systems for efficient tracking and management of research outputs. • Manage the online postgraduate submission platform Financial Administration • Adhere to the UFS's financial policies and procedures. • Administer financial requests such as obtaining quotations, processing and issuing of purchase orders. • Distribute funding opportunities (e.g., grants, bursaries etc.). • Administer staff financial aid requests (e.g. conferences, overseas workshops etc.). • Coordinate the administration of postgraduate faculty and internal bursaries, including the distribution of bursary invitations, compilation and processing of applications, communication with the Finance Department, preparation of award letters to students, and support with refund-related enquiries. • Process journal and page fees. • Process prize money. • Process payment of external examiners. • Keep an accurate record of all internal stock orders and process via the UFS store ordering system on PS Financials. Human Resource coordination • Appoint external examiners and arbitrators, capture online and manage the online platform. • Adhere to UFS's human resource policies and procedures. Inherent Job Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7. • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the Higher Education Sector. Recommendations: • Knowledge of the administrative, financial, and management systems, processes, policies, and procedures of the University. • Knowledge of the Faculty's curricula and UFS General Rules. • A thorough understanding of staff management and leadership. • A sound knowledge of Acts that impact the Higher Education Sector. Competencies Key Competencies: • Results oriented. - 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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. • Leading. - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. • Building coalitions - The ability to be 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. 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: As soon as possible. Closing date: 30 May 2025 Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R447 323.31– R562 750.48 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 9813 or email [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 / 2979 / 9814 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : 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 APPLY FOR THIS JOB
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT (POST LEVEL 3) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: FIVE YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REAPPOINTMENT FOR A FURTHER TERM) (JOB ID 6109) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Rector and Vice- Chancellor -> Top Management Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Top Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 13/6/2025 Description The Executive Director’s primary responsibility is to lead and advance the University of the Free State’s institutional advancement agenda. This will require a sharp focus on developing and expanding a sustainable philanthropic base through alumni engagement, corporate partnerships, foundation support, international development funding, and government relations. In support of these objectives, the role integrates strategic communication, marketing, and student recruitment efforts to strengthen the University’s visibility, attract investment, and build long-term stakeholder relationships. Through these initiatives, the Executive Director plays a central role in positioning UFS as a well-governed, innovative, and globally competitive institution committed to excellence in African higher education. The following portfolios report to the Executive Director: • Institutional Advancement • Communication and Marketing • Student Recruitment Duties and responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Fundraising Development: • Expand the university’s international fundraising footprint, with a focus on high-impact relationships in different global regions. • Build and steward relationships with multilateral agencies, embassies, and development aid organisations to unlock funding opportunities for key university projects. • Build a culture of philanthropy within the UFS community and provide executive-level leadership on fundraising campaigns and donor engagement initiatives. • Develop and manage comprehensive fundraising plans to secure philanthropic investments for strategic university priorities, including research, infrastructure, scholarships, and community engagement. • Cultivate and steward High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), foundations, corporate donors, and government funding agencies. • Support the establishment and growth of regular giving programmes. • Develop donor pipelines through prospect research and alumni engagement. • Lead the drafting of grant proposals, funding applications, and donor reports that communicate institutional impact and vision. • Ensure that communication, marketing, and recruitment initiatives align with and support fundraising and advancement goals. • Build strategic partnerships with corporate, governmental, and multilateral stakeholders to secure long-term investment and collaboration. • Represent the University at national and international forums to advocate for higher education funding and strategic alliances. Alumni engagement and Global Network Building: • Lead the University of the Free State’s alumni engagement strategy, strengthening relationships with alumni. • Support the expansion of alumni chapters, providing networks that benefit both alumni and current students. • Cultivate alumni as volunteers, mentors, and ambassadors for the university, ensuring they contribute time, talent, and treasure to the institution. Communication, Marketing and Branding: • Provide strategic oversight of the University’s marketing and communication functions to build brand awareness and promote UFS as a globally competitive institution. • Direct the development of impactful content across multiple platforms, including digital media, publications, and institutional campaigns. • Ensure consistent messaging that enhances the institution’s visibility and reputation among internal and external stakeholders, including donors and alumni. • Align communication strategies with student recruitment, advancement, and institutional objectives. Student Recruitment: • Guide the strategic direction of student recruitment, ensuring that marketing and communication efforts support enrolment targets and transformation goals. • Integrate recruitment messaging into broader advancement efforts to attract diverse, high-performing students locally and internationally. • Monitor market trends and demographic shifts to refine recruitment strategies and promote the UFS brand in priority regions. Operational and Financial Management: • Oversee budget planning and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with donor intent, grant agreements and ethical fundraising principles. • Collaborate with finance, legal, and governance structures to ensure transparency and accountability in all advancement activities. Inherent Job Requirements • A postgraduate qualification in business, communications, marketing, international relations, or a related field. • Eight (8) years’ progressive leadership in major gifts, global fundraising, and resource mobilisation, preferably in higher education. • Demonstrable success in leading major fundraising campaigns and securing high-level donor commitments. Competencies Key Competencies: • Results-orientation: - 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. - The ability to be resilient and work effectively under pressure. - The ability to display well-reasoned decision-making. - The ability to hold critical conversations as a means of achieving mutually desired goals. • Strategic thinking: - The ability to develop strategy and operationalise strategy into plans and projects. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to be creative and open-minded. • Business acumen: - Exceptional strategic communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. • Leadership: - The ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals. - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. • Building coalitions: - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and persuade others. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. 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.*** Required Documents 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). Assumption of duties 01 January 2026. Closing date 13 June 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 contact the Acting Senior Director: Human Resources, Ms Ratsoane at 051 401 9383 or email [email protected]. In addition, kindly contact 051 401 9329 or [email protected] 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: 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 6109: Executive Director: Institutional Advancement, Communication and Student Recruitment APPLY FOR THIS JOB LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST) (2 POSITIONS): DEPARTMENT PSYCHOLOGY (JOB ID 6146) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Psychology Permanent Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 30/5/2025 Description This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6083. 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: • Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity in the department. • Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. • Provide study guidance and supervision to postgraduate students. • Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs. • Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and faculty. • Participate in and coordinate community engagement and service-learning initiatives. • Recruit senior students for postgraduate study. • Perform organisational and administrative duties. Inherent Job Requirements: Lecturer • A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment). or • Master’s degree in psychology on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). • Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (attach a copy). • Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. • 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). Senior Lecturer • A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. • Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (attach a copy). • Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. • Proven experience in the delivery of presentations of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. • A proven research record of relevant publications in peer-reviewed national and/or international accredited journals • Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s levels. • Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating. • A good scholarly record. Associate Professor • A PhD in Psychology on NQF Level 10. • Three (3) years of registration (still active) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (attach a copy). • Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology. • Proven experience in the delivery of presentations at national and/or international conferences, as evidenced by a track record of peer-reviewed conference papers. • Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students., • A proven publication record in national and international accredited journals (at least 10 to 15 publications). • Proven record of successful postgraduate research supervision at master’s and/or doctoral levels. • An NRF C3 rating or equivalent. • Recognised nationally as an established scholar. Recommendations: • Involvement in departmental and faculty activities. Competencies Key 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 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. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. - Competence in different research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods). - Competence in different therapeutic modalities, including but not limited to CBT, REBT, PCT, etc. • 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people. Required Documents Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. • Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). • Copies of all academic records. • A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body. • A copy of your driver’s license (if required). • Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 30 May 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 me at 051 401 9813 or email at [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 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. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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