Programme Director (4 Positions) (5–Year Contract) (Job ID: 5839) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Design and redesign the curriculum by involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop new learning plans in consultation with industry and other stakeholders.
• Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the programme.
• Provide general leadership in the faculty and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme.
• Responsible for 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 programme.
• Motivate and lead employees in the Programme to achieve transformation within the Programme and the institution.
• Ensure that the activities of the Programme are undertaken under the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Provide top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning to ensure practise-based learning and improvement.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Programme.
• Manage curriculation processes of the programme.
• Manage academic administration of the Programme.
• Monitor and manage quality assurance of technology and innovation activities in the Department.
• Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Ensure scholarship of high quality and specialised expertise.
• Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Programme.
• Conduct your own research.
• Provide academic advice regarding academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc.
• Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.

Inherent requirements:

• A master’s  degree on NQF Level 9 or doctoral degree on NQF Level 10  within a discipline of Education. 
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Faculty of Education at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Competencies

Required 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 maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• 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. 

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).
• 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).