Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the curriculum of the BAcc, PG Dip in Chartered Accountancy and BAccHons [i.e. the CA programme] to align with the competency requirements of the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and the expectations of employers.
• Provide general leadership in the effective offering of the CA programme, including the monitoring of throughput rates and coordinating the implementation of remedial actions.
• Ensure academic coherence and coordination of the various modules comprising the CA programme (horizontal and vertical coordination).
• Coordinate with the Programme Director: General Accountancy, where the BAcc programme overlaps with the BCom(Acc) programme, to ensure the effective delivery of the CA undergraduate program.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments that provide service modules on the CA programme.
• Ensure that the CA programme is offered in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Serve as a management committee member of the School of Accountancy and deputise for the Director: School of Accountancy when required.
• Attend and contribute to meetings called by the Vice-Dean: Learning & Teaching / responsible HOD / Faculty Manager relating to effective programme management / marketing.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the CA programme.
• Collate and provide information, as required, for the ongoing monitoring of the CA programme by SAICA and coordinate the monitoring visits undertaken by this body.
• Implement applicable quality management policies and regulations of the University.
• Build/manage relationships with SAICA.
• Build/manage relationships with the employers of graduates of the CA programme.
• Contribute to the marketing of the CA programme to prospective students, including providing content input to the programme brochures and EMS / UFS social media, and participating in open days and other UFS-related marketing initiatives.
• Promote career and professional registration opportunities to current students.
• Provide academic advice to current students registered for and prospective students considering the CA programme.
• Assume responsibility for admissions to the BAccHons and PGDip (CA) programmes.
• Manage the process of students registering for the CA programme.
• Take responsibility for amendments to rule books, timetables, etc.
• Serve as the School of Accountancys representative on the Faculty of EMSs Readmission Appeals Committee.
• Implement applicable policy and regulatory requirements of the University as it pertains to academic advice and registrations.
• Provide academic leadership to ensure the effective functioning of the Thuthuka bursary and wrap-around support programme.
• Assume responsibility for the financial management (annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds, and financial control), and deployment of the resources needed for maximum benefit to the delivery of the Thuthuka bursary programme.
• Attend meetings with SAICA / the Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund as a representative of the University of the Free State.

Inherent requirements:

• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the School of Accountancy at the University of the Free State (UFS)
• A Chartered Accountant (SA)

Recommendations:

• Experience in the management of academic programmes / staff.
• Contributed to educational / technical activities of the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results oriented.

- 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 deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading.

- The ability to 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.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your drivers license (if applicable).

Assumption of duties:
01 October 2024 or as soon as possible.Closing date:
08 September 2024.Allowance:
The Programme Director allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS. The value of the allowance is available on request.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. 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).pdfThe 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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