Career Opportunities at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

•     Facilitate Legal Skills and Introduction to Law classes.
•     Plan contact sessions and educational materials in consultation with the module coordinator/s.
•     Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems.
•     Maintain appropriate discipline in classroom sessions to facilitate teaching and learning.
•     Keep student records in terms of marks and attendance.
•     Keep a time schedule and meet deadlines.
•     Assess and mark subject content (in close collaboration with the module coordinator/s).
•     Offer consultation sessions to Extended LLB programme students (where applicable).
•     Ensure proper written and oral communication with students.
•     Be available for online and/or face-to-face consultation after contact sessions (where applicable).
•     Contribute to the finalisation and improvement of study guides (where applicable).
•     Assist with research projects in consultation with the module coordinator/s.
•     Execute formal administrative and organisational tasks or provide general administrative assistance in relation to the Legal Skills and Introduction to Law modules. 

Inherent requirement:

•     LLB degree (NQF level 8).
•     A good academic record.

Recommendations: 

•     A Master's degree in Law or studying towards it.
•     Experience in the facilitation and/or lecturing of law modules would be advantageous.
•     Proven knowledge of the University's Extended programmes.
•     Experience with regard to open learning/outcomes-based learning and the related methodology.
•     Proven experience in the use of Blackboard and PeopleSoft.
   

Competencies
Required competencies:

•     Results Orientated:
  •    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
  •    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
•     Business Acumen:
  •    Proficient in using MS Office. 
  •    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•     Leading:
  •    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and direction 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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. 
  •    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities:

•     Present lectures, tutorials, small-group discussions and practical training sessions in Human Physiology for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
•     Present lectures, seminars and tutorials in Human Physiology for postgraduate students in medicine and the health professions.
•     Facilitate small-group discussions and practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
•     Involved in curriculum development and module management in modules presented to undergraduate and post graduate students in health professions.
•     Participate in the departmental research programme and postgraduate supervision.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     A PhD degree on NQF level 10 in the field of Human Physiology.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national and/or international scholarly conferences. 
•     Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters and/or PhD students.
•     Proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. 
•     Proven academic work experience in the higher education sector.
   

Recommendations:

•     An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
•     Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
•     Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee concerned with research at higher education levels.
•     A valid driver's license.
•     A good academic record.
   

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results orientated:
  •     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 plan work and to follow plans. 
•     Business acumen:
  •   Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •     Proficient in using MS Office.
•     Leading:
  •     Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
  •     Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•     Building coalitions:
  •     The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
  •     The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

•     Provide and/or co-ordinate Clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
•     Provide support and training if required in all sites in the Free State including but not limited to Trompsburg, secondary level hospitals, primary care facilities, etc.
•     Teach, evaluate, assess and monitor throughput of undergraduate Obstetrics and Gynaecology discipline modules.
•     Provide clinical training of UFS undergraduate MBChB students and Cuban trained South African students (Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Programme [NMFCMP]).
•     Assist with the management of assessments in Obstetrics and Gynaecology discipline modules for undergraduate students, including coordination, development, implementation, evaluation and administration of assessments.
•     Provide student support.
•     Be involved in the general academic programme of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
•     Conduct research related to medical education.
•     Liaise with the head of department and lecturers in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as with the Phase Ill chair, Programme Director and fellow Teaching and Learning coordinators in clinical departments.
•     Contribute to curriculum development in the relevant MBChB programmes (Obstetrics and Gynaecology disciplines).
•     Develop teaching and learning material and assessment tools.
•     Provide quality assurance services in the undergraduate curriculum.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     MBChB and five (5) years' experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or a Specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
•     Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent medical practitioner.
•     Proven experience in teaching at undergraduate level.
•     A good academic record.

Recommendations:

•     Postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
•     Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
•     Proven experience in research in medical education.
•     Valid driver's license.
•     Willingness to travel to clinical training sites of the School of Clinical Medicine.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results orientated:
  •     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 deal with several activities at a time.
  •     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     Business acumen:
  •     Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •     Proficient in using MS Office.
•     Leading:
  • o    Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•     Building coalitions:
  •     The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. 
  •     The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

•  Provide Psychotherapy and counselling with regards to personal, social, emotional and career development.
• Identify, diagnose, and treat serious psychological problems and refer to other professionals when the need arises.
• Liaise with Student Counselling and Development, management, student affairs, faculties, academic departments, support services and student representatives.
• Conduct Psychometric assessments & provide Career Counselling.
• Perform psychological screening and first level interventions aimed at enhancing student functioning.
• Design and present developmental workshops for students.
• Responsible for the Marketing of the service.
• Responsible for Office management and administration.
• Supervise and train Intern psychologists and/or counsellors.
• Assist the Director: SCD with the monitoring and implementation of the SCD internship programme.
• Do for Research.
• Participate in the Division of Student Affairs goals and objectives.
   

Inherent requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology on NQF level 9.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the category Counselling Psychology.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Higher Education, or in working with young adults, and an involvement in student / young adults’ life activities or initiatives.
• Experience in supervising Counselling Psychology Interns.
   

Recommendations:

• Sesotho and/or Zulu speaking
   

Competencies
Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
  • The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• 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 be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
  • The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Building Coalitions:
  • The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
  • The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities:

•     Edit (language, technical and scientific content) manuscripts for publication according to the guidance provided by the instructions for authors of the selected journal(s).
•     Submit completed articles to a Department of Higher Education and Training subsidy-bearing journal.
•     Perform plagiarism/similarity checks on all articles submitted for publication.
•     Handle correspondence between corresponding authors, researchers, and journals.
•     Convert undergraduate, postgraduate and staff research reports/publishable manuscripts for publication.
•     Guide researchers in the selection of appropriate journals.
•     Support researchers in applying for page fees/article processing costs.
•     Track and record all publications in the School of Clinical Medicine.
•     Generate monthly reports on all publications worked on.
•     Provide training in Medical Writing.
•     Translate research-related documents to English and Sesotho

Inherent Job Requirements:

•    Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF level 8 in the medical sciences field.
•     Proven scientific writing ability.
•     Fluent in English and Sesotho (read, write and speak)

Recommendations:

• ​​​​​​​    Background/research experience in health sciences will be a strong recommendation.
•     Experience in writing articles or protocols in health sciences, proofreading, editing.
•     Knowledge of data management, similarity/plagiarism and referencing software.
•     Publication history in health sciences.
•     A good academic record

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results Orientated:
  •     The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
  •     The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
•     Strategic thinking
  •     The ability to focus on details, works towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organising manner. 
  •     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     Business Acumen:
  •      Proficient in MS Office.
  •     Time management skills.
  •     Analytical skills.
  •     Logical organisation of thoughts and ideas.
  •     Ability to work independently, consistently, accurately and under pressure.
•     Leading:
  •     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.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Work with the office the Director, Student Recruitment Services (SRS).
• Develop and implement strategies to market and promote the UFS product offerings to current and potential target markets as part of the Student Recruitment Services’ (SRS) team.
• Develop institutional student recruitment strategies and measure the impact on the implementation thereof as part of the Student Recruitment Services’ team.
• Research innovation and technology integration and develop new value proposition tactics to attract prospective students.
• Market research on marketing trends, conduct competitor analysis and propose, execute and measure impact of intervention strategies, working with the SRS team.
• Analyse data gathered from internal sources together with the Recruitment team, to forecast application targets and utilise in decision making.
• Utilise, assess and adjust the different marketing and communication platforms and models to support and strengthen the relevant themes of the Integrated Transformation Plan and goals of the UFS Strategic Plan.
• Anticipate potential and future market trends and adapt strategies to gain competitive advantage within the student recruitment landscape.
• Play an active role in the annual and bi-annual strategic planning sessions.
• Measure and report quarterly on unit’s work and outcomes in relation to departmental strategic plan.
• Advise and liaise with faculties on marketing campaigns to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach.
• Manage the project to produce marketing material. The process includes the gathering, updating, and language editing, designing and printing of marketing material for undergraduate and postgraduate students for Bloemfontein and QwaQwa Campuses.
• Design, develop and execute innovative communication programmes across multiple platforms that promote and position the UFS.
• Oversee the conceptualisation, planning and activation of integrated marketing strategies, plans and/or campaigns online and offline across all traditional and digital platforms (publications, advertisements, radio, TV, print, promotions, social media, out of home) to market the UFS to attract quality prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as to enforce the university’s brand in the higher education marketing ecosystem.
• Develop a media plan according to a drip strategy.
• Coordinate Institutional Student Recruitment Services meetings with Faculties, and Departments.
• Develop and oversee content development of advertisements for application on the different media platforms.
• Develop and oversee content for selling tools.
• Develop content and information on the prospective student webpage at https:/ufs.ac.za/prospective.
• Oversee the management of student recruitment campaigns, publications, marketing material and special projects:
• Ensure concepts, primary and secondary messages support and enhance the UFS brand and UFS Strategic Plan.
• Ensure that all creative elements are aligned with the Brand Guidelines to strengthen and support the look and feel of the UFS.
• Ensure that content adheres to the Tone and Voice Guidelines of the UFS and is 100% accurate.
• Measure and analyse the success of the campaigns via surveys, QR codes and provide close out report on campaigns.
• Conceptualise and develop campaign plans and monitor the implementation of campaigns emanating from the unit.
• Monitor the annual budget allocation for the unit’s entities in line with the institutional and departmental strategic priorities.
• Compile and monitor the annual narrative of the strategic budget allocation to the unit.
• Investigate, negotiate and optimise opportunities and methods to reduce and contain costs economically during the procurement of services and goods.
• Pro-actively create stakeholder engagement opportunities through appropriate structures, underpinned by a mutual reciprocal relationship.
• Contribute to the customer satisfaction surveys and research amongst SRS target audiences on the brand perception and experience.
• Assist with the management of the UFS Suite at the FS Toyota Rugby Stadium to facilitate networking with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote and build trust, confidence, and loyalty between UFS Student Recruitment Services and internal and external stakeholders through effective stakeholder management and relationship marketing.
• Serve as a member of the Institutional Reputation Management Forum.
   

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7 in Marketing / Strategic Marketing / Communication.
• Three (3) to four (4) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Valid driver’s license.
 

Recommendations:

• Honours degree or equivalent on NQF level 8 with specialisation in strategic marketing / marketing / communication.
• Understanding of school/university systems.
• Creative Writing experience.
• Content Development experience.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.

Competencies
Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
  • The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• Strategic Thinking:
  • The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
  • 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 be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
  • The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Building Coalitions:
  • The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
  • The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

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Duties and responsibilities:

•     Provide and/or co-ordinate MGEN1513 lectures in the department of Medical Physics.
•     Contribute to curriculum development in the relevant BMedSc (Specialisation in Radiation Science) program (Undergraduate and Honors).
•     Develop teaching and learning material and assessment tools in the field of machine learning.
•     Provide quality assurance services in the undergraduate curriculum.
•     Teach, evaluate, assess and monitor throughput of post graduate students in Medical Physics.
•     Provide training of Medical Physics Interns.
•     Assist with the management of assessments in BMedSc (Radiation Science) modules for undergraduate students, including coordination, development, implementation, evaluation and administration of assessments.
•     Provide student support.
•     Involvement in the general academic programme of the department of Medical Physics.
•     Conduct research related to Medical Physics.
•     Liaise with the head of department and lecturers in the department of Medical Physics, as well as with Phase Ill chair, Programme Director and fellow Teaching and Learning coordinators in clinical departments.
•     Contribute to curriculum development in the relevant MBChB programmes (Medical Physics disciplines).
•     Develop teaching and learning material and assessment tools.
•     Provide quality assurance services in the undergraduate curriculum.
•     Stimulate and participate in interdisciplinary research in Machine Learning and other related fields in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the UFS.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     PhD on NQF level 10 in Medical Physics/ Clinical Imaging / Nuclear Medicine.
•     Registration with HPCSA as medical physicist.
•     Experience in Machine Learning as applied in the Medical Field.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
•     Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
•     An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
•     A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
•     Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
   

Recommendations:

•     Experience of acting as supervisor/ promoter for postgraduate students. 
•     At least 3 years' experience of working in a Medical Physics field.
•     Proven record of critical skills associated with a post of this nature
•     NRF grants awarded.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results orientated:
  •    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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
  •     The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     Business acumen:
  •     Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •     Proficient in using MS Office.
  •     Knowledge of Peoplesoft Financials.
  •     Knowledge of Peoplesoft Campus Solutions.
  •     Knowledge of Turnitin.
  •    Knowledge of HWSETA procedures.
•     Leading:
  •     The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
  •     Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•     Building coalitions:
  •     The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social institutions.
  •     The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities:

•     Inbound and outbound call/messages and emails handling as received via the GPS@UFS communication channels to offer relevant support for students (i.e. Graduation Positioning Support contact centre).
•     Support the overall MSDF project team in the execution of student support initiatives (i.e. student tracking and communication).
•     Compile/capture advising and or other student related interaction data on the relevant databases within the MSDF project (i.e. evaluations/attendance registers, case management).
•     Distribute, and collect/capture data related documentation related to student tracking and support initiatives (qualitative and quantitative research/data capturing and analyses).
•     Contribute to the research, and conceptualisation/refinement of student support services and resources.
•     Develop, deliver/present individual advising and tutoring support
•     Participate in ongoing training and development initiatives as is identified and aligned with the overall MSDF/success coaching deliverables.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     A relevant B-degree on NQF level 7 with Psychology / Industrial Psychology specialisation up to third-year level.
•     One year experience in student leadership (incl. tutoring / mentoring / academic facilitation).

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results Orientated
  • o    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
  • o    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
  • o    Ability to work well under pressure.
•     Strategic Thinking
  • o    The ability to deal with several activities at a time. 
  • o    The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized manner.
•     Business Acumen
  • o    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  • o    Proven computer skills, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • o    Basic qualitative and quantitative research skills
  • o    Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
•     Leading
  • o    The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. 
  • o    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
  • o    Good organisational skills and have the ability to manage events/processes effectively and independently.
•     Building Coalitions
  • o    The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
  • o    Ability to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills.

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Duties and responsibilities:

•     Answer and make outbound calls/messages and emails to students via the academic advising communication channels to offer relevant support (i.e. Graduation Positioning Support contact centre).
•     Support the Central Advising team in the execution of First Year and Senior student specific orientation and registration focused advising support.
•     Support the Central Advising team with administrative and logistical support related to advising training, development and project initiatives.
•     Present student support workshops in residences and other student support engagements
•     Compile/capture advising related data (i.e. evaluations/attendance registers, case management) database of advising initiatives.
•     Distribute, and collect/capture evaluation related documentation related to advising initiatives (qualitative and quantitative research/data capturing and analyses).
•     Contribute to the research, and conceptualisation/refinement of academic advising resources and content for advising support initiatives.
•     Develop, deliver/present group advising initiatives (i.e. workshops)

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     A relevant B-degree on NQF level 7 with Psychology / Industrial Psychology specialisation up to third-year level.
•     One year experience in student leadership (incl. tutoring / mentoring / academic facilitation)

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

•     Results Orientated
  •     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.
  •     Ability to work well under pressure.
•     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 organized manner.
•     Business Acumen
  •     The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
  •     Proven computer skills, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  •     Basic qualitative and quantitative research skills
  •     Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
•     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.
  •     Good organisational skills and have the ability to manage events/processes effectively and independently.
•     Building Coalitions
  •     The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
  •     Ability to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

•        Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the Department of Sociology at the Qwaqwa Campus. 
•     Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Sociology.
•     Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Sociology.
•     Provide study guidance and supervision to final year and postgraduate students.
•     Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
•     Active participation and involvement in applicable UFS management structures.
•     Contribute in building an effective team of scholars.
•     Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the Department and the Faculty of Humanities.
•     Participate in engaged scholarship initiatives.
•     Recruit senior students for postgraduate studies.
•     Perform organisational and administrative duties.
•     Introduce and teach in a specific Sociology specialisation that can contribute to the Faculty's academic streams.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•     A PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF level10(for a permanent position) Or 
•     A Master’s degree in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position) .
•     A minimum of five (3) years’ lecturing experience in Sociology at an institution of higher learning.
•     A minimum of five (3) years’ lecturing experience in Sociology at an institution of higher learning.
•     Experience in teaching, Introduction to Sociology, social theory, sociology of development, research methods and other variations of sociology.
•     Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.

Recommendations:

•     A PhD in Sociology or cognate discipline on NQF level 10 will be advantageous.

Competencies
Key Competencies required:

•     Results Orientated:
  •         The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
  •         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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
  •         The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
•     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 be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.