Latest Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support student registration procedures.
• Aid in provisional registration processes.
• Record external bursary details.
• Facilitate negotiations for payment arrangements.
• Address inquiries related to accounts.
• Document adjustments and modifications to accounts.
• Manage the collection of fees from registered students.
• Execute refund processing.
• Produce account statements.
• Perform account reconciliation tasks.
• Maintain a log of resolved inquiries.
• Allocate student allowances.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 7 in Accounting.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of general accounting.
• Knowledge of calculations and mathematics to solve mathematical equations.
• Knowledge of applications and programs to conduct work (MS Office and PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge of business - understanding the functional area and how it impacts.
• Thoroughly understanding operations such as managing files and records.
• Knowledge of problem-solving to develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of communication to clearly convey/receive messages (verbal/written).
• Ability to identify, measure, analyse, interpret, and communicate information.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.
• Competencies
• Required competencies: 
• Results-oriented :
• 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 plan work and to follow plans.

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 negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Coordinate, manage and administer the Centre’s strategic litigation work.
• Identify, initiate, and manage suitable cases for the Centre’s strategic litigation work.
• Liaise with and manage clients in strategic litigation.
• Coordinate the drafting of legal documents for the Centre’s strategic litigation in cooperation with the Centre’s Director, the attorney in the Legal Services Division and counsel.
• Generate funds for the Centre’s Legal Services Division.
• Link and collaborate with the different branches of the legal profession, NGO’s and the South African Human Rights Commission in Bloemfontein and the Free State Province to promote public interest litigation in the Free State.
• Contribute to the Centre’s research/publication output by publishing in accredited scholarly journals and books.
• Supervise postgraduate students in the Centre.
• Teach in the Centre’s Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree in Human Rights.
• Collaborate with other entities within the UFS on human rights and transformation-related initiatives.

Inherent requirements:

• Lecturer
• A PhD in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 
• or
• Master’s degree in Law or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Law or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.
• Senior Lecturer
• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Law or related discipline.
• 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 demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer-reviewed national and international accredited scientific 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 in fund-raising in the public interest litigation field.
• Experience in publishing scholarly research.
• Experience in postgraduate student supervision.
• Doctorate in law or a related discipline.
• Admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• Willing to enrol for a doctoral degree at the first available opportunity if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.
• Member of a national or international scholarly society or committee.
• Competencies

Required competencies:  

• Results oriented.
• 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 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:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Leading.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• Building coalitions.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the relevant field. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation), assessments and seminars.
• Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable fields.
• Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Provide support to skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields.
• Provide supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.
• Maintain a scholarly profile in line with a Senior Lecturer appointment in an academic department.
• Conduct research, publications, and presentations of research.
• Participate in national and/or international fora to share research results.
• Identify and access some funding sources to support own research and that of colleagues and postgraduate students.
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation.
• Actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department, producing outputs such as journal papers, procuring external research funding, etc.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A PhD degree in Nursing on NQF level 1O (for a permanent appointment)
• A Master's degree in Nursing on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Registered at the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse (General, Psychiatry, and Community Health) Midwife/ Accoucheur.
• An additional qualification in nursing education.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
• Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Recommendations: 

• Field of specialisation in (Health Service Management, Perioperative care, Forensic Nursing)
• Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
• Member of a national or international scholarly society or committee.
• Competencies

Key Competencies required: 

Results-oriented:

• 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. 

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised 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 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. 

Required Documents

• 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).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Do clinical placements according to curriculum guidelines.
• Capture work-integrated learning data for undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Keep a record of work-integrated learning data.
• Report issues and challenges at least weekly.
• Generate monthly work-integrated learning reports for the purpose of student monitoring.
• Assist in creating and setting up a clinical placement system.
• Maintain/develop clear communication channels with students.
• Attend to student placement enquiries expeditiously.
• Coordinate students' placement activities.
• Provide student support in relation to placements.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree or B Tech degree on NQF level 7 in Health Sciences related fields.
• A minimum of one (1) year's relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations: 

• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

Competencies

• Key Competencies required: 

Results-oriented:

• 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 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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.