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 BComHons (Management Accounting) and BComHons (Taxation) to align with the competency requirements of professional accountancy bodies and the expectations of employers.
• Coordinate the appointment of contract staff, in consultation with the Director: School of Accountancy, to deliver modules on the Honours programmes.
• Provide general leadership to ensure the effective offering of the BCom Hons (Management Accounting), BCom Hons (Taxation), and the Masters and Doctoral programmes offered by the School of Accountancy, including the monitoring of throughput rates and coordinating the implementation of remedial actions.
• Manage the research supervision process for the Honours, Masters and Doctoral students in the School of Accountancy.
• Ensure that the Honours, Masters and Doctoral programmes of the School of Accountancy are offered in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Coordinate with the other programme directors in the School of Accountancy to ensure the effective offering of the School's postgraduate programmes.
• Serve as a management committee member of the School of Accountancy and deputise for the Director: School of Accountancy when required.
• Serve as a representative of the School of Accountancy on the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Research Committee.
• Attend and contribute to meetings called by the Vice-Dean: Learning & Teaching; Vice-Dean : Research; Faculty Manager; or Director: School of Accountancy relating to effective programme management or the research endeavours of the School of Accountancy.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the BCom Hons (Management Accounting), BCom Hons (Taxation), and the Masters and Doctoral programmes offered by the school.
• Collate and provide information as required for the continued accreditation / ongoing monitoring of the BCom Hons (Management Accounting) and BCom Hons (Taxation) programmes by professional accountancy bodies (specifically CIMA and SAIT) and coordinate the monitoring visits undertaken by these bodies.
• Implement applicable quality management policies and regulations of the University.
• Build/manage relationships with the professional bodies that accredit the BCom Hons (Management Accounting) and BCom Hons (Taxation) programmes (specifically CIMA and SAIT).
• Build/manage relationships with the employers of graduates of the BCom Hons (Management Accounting) and BCom Hons (Taxation) programmes.
• Contribute to the marketing of the BCom Hons (Management Accounting), BCom Hons (Taxation), and the Masters and Doctoral programmes to prospective students, including providing content input to the programme brochures and EMS / UFS social media, and participating in relevant UFS-related marketing initiatives.
• Promote career and professional registration opportunities to current students.
• Provide academic advice to students registered for, and prospective students considering the BCom Hons (Management Accounting), BCom Hons (Taxation) and the Masters and Doctoral programmes of the school.
• Assume responsibility for admissions to the BCom Hons (Management Accounting), BCom Hons (Taxation) and the Masters and Doctoral programmes of the school.
• Manage the process of admissions and registrations to the BCom Hons (Management Accounting), BCom Hons (Taxation), and the Masters and Doctoral programmes of the school.
• Take responsibility for the amendments of rule books, timetables, etc.
• Serve as the School of Accountancys representative on the Faculty of EMSs Exam Board.
• Implement applicable policy and regulatory requirements of the University as it pertains to academic advice and registrations.
• Chair the Schools Research Committee, compile the agendas for committee meetings, and manage research proposal presentations by Masters and Doctoral students.
• Promote a culture of research by, disseminating details of workshops of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, research conferences, and funding opportunities, and identifying and appointing research fellows and post-doctoral fellows.
• Ensure appropriate recordkeeping of the research activities of staff and students, including overseeing the recording of research outputs onto RIMS.
• Implement applicable research policies and procedures of the University.

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 masters degree in accountancy.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the management of academic programmes/staff.
• A PhD in accountancy.

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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