Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.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:

• Manage the curriculation processes of the departments.
• Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders
• Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the programs.
• Ensure that the activities of the programs are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the programs.
• Manage the academic administration of the programs
• Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the programs.
• Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables,etc.related to the programs.
• Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
• Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.
• Assist with the selection and admission of students where applicable.
• Assist with registration of students.
• Oversee, check and manage timetable clashes in conjunction with the departments.
• Check student records for correctness.
• Check documents and records for graduations, submitting corrections where needed.

Inherent Job requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Physical/Chemical sciences, or related field.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Good management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to function with ease in the universitys richly diverse working environment..
• Strategic thinking.
• Good organizational skills and administrative abilities
• Good computer skills (skilled use of Microsoft office software).

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results oriented:

- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• 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.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

• Leading:

- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.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).

Assumption of duties:
01 November 2024Closing date:
30 September 2024Allowance:
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 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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