Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate an academic literacy course, either online or face-to-face, in English for 4 hours per week (1 group).
• Responsible for classroom assessment of subject content and marking (in close collaboration with the module coordinator).
• Assist students with online components of the literacy course, such as the extensive reading programme and the grammar course.
• Keep student records in terms of marks and attendance and other administrative tasks in relation to facilitating.
• Keep a time schedule and meet deadlines.
• Ensure proper written and oral communication with students.
• Maintain good communication with the module coordinator as well as the administrative officer.
• Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems.
• Attend compulsory training sessions, as well as regular teachers' meetings (either online or face-to-face).

Inherent Job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree on NQF level 7.
• The ability to work and teach online as well as face-to-face.
• A good academic record (please attach).

Recommendations:

• TEFL qualification or appropriate post-graduate qualification.
• Teaching experience on an English literacy programme.
• Teaching qualification and teaching experience.
• English at third-year level for English classes OR appropriate qualification, e.g. TEFL/ CELTA/ TESOL.

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results-oriented:

- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's tasks.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfill 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 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.Required DocumentsPlease ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
01 August 2024 / or as soon as possibleClosing date:
01 July 2024.Salary:
The salary is available on request.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or . Additionally, kindly contact / / / / 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 :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

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