Programme Director(Contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of serving a second term) - (1046) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Influence the curriculation processes of the department.
• Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders.
• Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Programme.
• Provide general leadership in the Programme and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme.
• Ensure that the activities of the Programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Programme.
• Ensure scholarship of high quality.
• Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Programme.
• Conduct own research.
• Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Programme.
• Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
• Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.

Inherent Job requirements:

• MSc on NQF Level 9.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the involved departments, namely Mathematics & Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Informatics and Physics at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Term of office:  Five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.

Competencies
Key Competencies required:
Results Orientated:

• 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 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.
• Knowledge of UFS systems (People Soft HR and People Soft Financials), and HR and Finance policies and procedures

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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.