Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 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.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 driver's license (if applicable).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula of the public sector programmes in the EMS Faculty to meet the expectations of employers and/or industry requirements.
• Provide general leadership in the effective offering of these programmes, including the monitoring of throughput rates and coordinating the implementation of remedial actions.
• Ensure academic coherence and coordination of the various modules on these programmes (horizontal and vertical coordination).
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments that provide service modules for these programmes.
• Ensure that these programmes are offered in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Attend and contribute to meetings called by the Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching / responsible HODs / Faculty Manager / Teaching and Learning Manager relating to effective programme management / marketing.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of these programme in collaboration with the responsible HODs.
• Assume responsibility for quality assurance processes related to assessment and moderation in collaboration with the responsible HODs.
• Attend Academic Advisory Board meetings and ensure that the Board's recommendations are addressed.
• Implement applicable quality management policies and regulations of the University.
• Build / manage relationships with the relevant public sector stakeholders.
• Contribute to the marketing of these programmes 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 opportunities to current students.
• Provide academic / curriculum advice to students registered for, and prospective students considering, the public sector programmes.
• Contribute to the admission process for the postgraduate programmes in the Department of Public Administration and Management.
• Contribute to the faculty registration process.
• Propose amendments to rule books, timetables, etc.
• Serve as a representative on the Faculty of EMS's Admissions Advisory Committee (FAAC) / Readmissions Appeals Committee / Exam Board1.
• Implement applicable policy and regulatory requirements of the University as it pertains to academic / curriculum advice and registrations.

Inherent requirements:

• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Public Administration and Management at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Experience in curriculum design and development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Experience as Programme Coordinator or Programme Director.

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 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 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.Assumption of duties:
01 November 2024 or as soon as possibleClosing date:
24 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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