Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY 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 curricula processes of the academic programme of Zoology and Entomology.
• Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders.
• Provide general leadership within the department and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme.
• Account for financial management (annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds, and financial control).
• Motivate and lead employees in the department to achieve transformation within the Programme and the institution.
• Ensure that the activities of the department are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Provide top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning to ensure practice-based learning and improvement.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the department.
• Manage the academic administration of the department.
• Monitor and manage quality assurance of technology and innovation activities in the department.
• Ensure scholarship of high quality and specialized expertise.
• Mange matters relating to teaching, learning and students in the department.
• Conduct own research.
• Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Department of Zoology and Entomology.
• Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
• Compile an annual marketing plan and budget, and ensure effective planning of the implementation thereof in cooperation with the support services concerned.
• Ensure appropriate advertising of the Department.

Inherent Job requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in life sciences-related subject.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Good organisational and managerial skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• .Ability to function with ease in the university's richly diverse working environment.
• Strategic thinking and academic research driven.
• Good experience in community development programme.
• Good computer skills (skilled use of Microsoft office software).

CompetenciesKey Competencies Required:

• Results oriented:

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- 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 organized manner.
- 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 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.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 January 2025Closing date:
07 October 2024Inquiries:
For inquiries, 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.Additional Information

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