Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach an Education academic literacy module (including online and/or blended learning format).
• Design appropriate formative and summative assessments within the Academic Literacy Programme / module.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students.
• Design learning and teaching materials for use by facilitators within the Academic Literacy Programme.
• Use various communication platforms to communicate with students and facilitators.
• Manage the implementation and student support of the M-Reader and iCAN extensive reading programmes for own cohort.
• Present academic writing workshops and consultations for students and consultation sessions in the writing centre (online and/or face-to-face).
• Coordinate and ensure quality within the Academic Literacy Programme through facilitator evaluation and moderation, as well as student module evaluation.
• Conduct research into students’ academic literacy needs.
• Research and analyse global trends in English for academic purposes as they relate to key strategic imperatives.
• Produce 1 (one) research output per year in the form of a conference paper and/or article publication.
• Create and nurture a culture of inquiry, research and evidence-based practice within the ALLD.
• Coordinate academic literacy modules for the Education faculty (including online and/or blended learning format).
• Monitor student performance in literacy modules for the Education faculty and intervene as needed in collaboration with ALLD staff.
• Oversee all administration related to the academic literacy modules, including (but not limited to) class attendance and student marks.
• Coordinate and manage academic facilitators within the Academic Literacy Programme (including meetings, performance management etc.).
• Organise and present training to assist facilitators in the academic literacy module on a continuous basis.
• Monitor the quality of appointments in academic literacy modules for the Education Faculty and intervene where necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective interaction between faculties and the ALLD.
• Assist with the development of mentorship initiatives in the ALLD.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD in English/ Applied Linguistics/ Education/ a related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).
• OR
• A Master’s degree in English/ Applied Linguistics/ Education/ a related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in English/ Applied Linguistics/ Education/ a related discipline on NQF Level 10 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.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.
• Proven experience in teaching in the field of academic literacy OR English language in the higher education sector.

Recommendations:

• Proven coordination of teaching and learning activities in Higher Education.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of academic literacy OR English language in the higher education sector.
• Proven experience in curriculum design, materials writing and assessment of student learning.
• Experience in consulting in a university writing centre.
• Experience in desktop and field research.
• Qualification in TEFL, TESOL or related course.
• Experience in the use of Learning Management Systems e.g. Blackboard/ Moodle/ Sakai/ Canvas.

Competencies
Key Competencies:

Results oriented.

• 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 deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen:

• Proven experience in the use of a learning management system (LMS e.g. Blackboard)
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Facilitation experience (online and face-to-face).

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 make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

​​Provide an effective and professional reception/interface between the office of the Dean and members of the university community, public, private and community organisations, churches, business and government sectors.

• Provide effective support to the Dean by handling general enquiries, telephone calls, dealing with or referring enquiries, as well as arranging travel and accommodation bookings for the Dean.
• Manage the diary of the Dean, which includes schedules of appointments, and setting up meetings with the relevant departments, committees and/or external stakeholders.
• Deal with general administration, including typing and dispatching e-mails, correspondence, reports, directives, schedules, references, filing and other documentation.
• Circulate documents to Academic Departmental Heads/committees/persons where action is required.
• Scrutinise incoming mail of the Dean (where required) and prioritise according to urgency. 

Maintain a pending system for following up on previous correspondence and refer items to the Dean for follow-up action.

• Investigate complex queries and prepare responses/reports for the Dean.
• Draft letters, reports and PowerPoint presentations to assist the Dean.
• Compile agendas, registers, take minutes at meetings, disseminate and file for accurate record keeping as required.
• Assist with the annual report compilation in consultation with the Dean, marketing officer and HOD’s.
• Capture the financial administration (requisitions, ad hoc claims, employee claims, invoices and billing) of the Office of the Dean.
• Obtain and appraise quotes, capture requisitions, receive purchase orders and provide them to the suppliers and creditors for all Office of the Dean requirements.
• Purchase office supplies for the Office of the Dean.
• Assist other staff of the Dean's office as and when required by receiving visitors, taking messages and making phone calls.
• Administer facilities management and maintenance within building and lecture venues managed by the Faculty as required and reported in consultation with the Faculty Manager.
• Support projects/events/campaigns, conferences, prestige lectures, and Faculty events (e.g., Theological Day, Open Day, Prize giving function) within the Office of the Dean and assist with the marketing of the Faculty in this capacity in consultation with the Marketing officer and Faculty Manager.
• Administer and purchase assets for the Office of the Dean, keep a record of all purchases and ensure that there are sufficient funds budgeted for before purchasing items.
• Maintain and update the shared folders policy file in consultation with the Dean and Faculty Manager.
• Administer tenders and asset disposals within the Faculty.
• Administer and monitor Xerox/Sharp Photostat machines.
• Perform additional duties that are important for the functioning of the Faculty, as delegated by the Dean/Faculty Manager.
• Maintain a trusting and open relationship with the other departments within the UFS and other stakeholders regarding the department’s operations.
• Build and maintain good and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the department and other business units at the university.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• BA in Business Administration/ Bachelor of Administration/ BTech degree in Office Management/ Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Information Admin on NQF Level 7 or a three-year National Diploma in Office Management and Technology on NQF Level 6 or closely related qualification.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Work experience in the higher education environment.
• Understanding of the provisions of relevant legislation and protection of information and confidentiality.
• Effective written communication skills.  
• Experience in PeopleSoft (Financial System).
• Experience in PeopleSoft Human Resources

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

Required Documents

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:

• Proficient in using MS Office. 

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.

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

• Ensure that all guest reports, dockets, and correspondence are completed accurately and punctually.
• Make reservations for guests.
• Ensure that check-in and check-out procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Report any faults to Maintenance Section.
• Liaise closely with Housekeeping on check-ins and check-outs.
• Ensure all takings for the day are correct, balanced and banked according to the policy and procedure.
• Ensure charges are correctly entered into the Guest's Folio.
• Ensure float, cash and credit takings for the shift are balanced and the cashier report is completed.
• Handle conference enquiries.
• Carry out any other function and responsibility as directed to ensure the smooth running of the front desk.
• Willing to work assigned shifts and weekends.
• Assist on occasion with breakfast and other functions.
• Perform any other duties as required by Housing and Residence Affairs Management.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/B. Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF level 6 in Hospitality Management or an equivalent qualification.

Recommendations:

• Experience in Hospitality Industry.

Competencies
Key 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 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:

• 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.
• Ability to be cooperative with others, display 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.

Closing date:
9 July 2023.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Line Manager and the School.
• Perform student registrations and provide curriculum advice.
• Administer the processing of assessment results, including import/capture marks, sort scripts, verify statistics, set up Gradebook and upload marks, quality assure mark processes and resolve queries.
• Draft correspondence to students and other relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to NSFAS’s propensity letters, student progress reports, confirmations of registration for medical aid purposes, etc., and respond to email enquiries.
• Manage the School website and social media platforms, by creating content etc., and liaising with the relevant Faculty and support staff.
• Assist with the organisation of open days, as well as School, faculty, and university events.
• Provide administrative support to the School’s research committee, and capture research data on RIMS.
• Manage the School’s prescribed textbook process: order staff desk copies, compile and distribute School’s booklist to all relevant stakeholders.
• Submit and manage service requests (repairs, faults, general maintenance).
• Perform any other general office administrative tasks as required by the Line Manager, and/or HOD.
• Develop, implement, and manage appropriate administrative control systems (In collaboration with the Line Manager and administrative team of the School).
• Adhere to the University of the Free State's General and Faculty Rules, and Marketing policies and procedures (all relevant policies and procedures).
• Ensure that all the activities within the School are carried out to the highest possible standards and that the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures are in place to ensure compliance.
• Adhere to internal and external auditing, quality assurance, and risk management procedures.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
• A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities at a Higher Education Institution.

Recommendations:

• A relevant tertiary qualification on NQF level 7.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• A thorough understanding of the PeopleSoft system and RIMS.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and administrative systems.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:

• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving 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 specifically MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams, and SharePoint.

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.

Closing date:

7 July 2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Identify and develop current and future research flagships of the faculty.
• Participate in all aspects of the core business of the faculty, but with specific reference to postgraduate students and research.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate research direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty, within the broader University context, with a focus on postgraduate students and research. 
• Take responsibility in securing strategic collaboration and third-stream income relating to postgraduate bursaries and research, including the large equipment strategy of the faculty.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean in investigating and driving new funding opportunities for postgraduate students and research in the faculty.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to over-see financial management and financial sustainability of research and postgraduate activities of the faculty. 
• Chair the Postgraduate and Research Committee of the Faculty.
• Participate in community service pertaining to the postgraduate students and research portfolio.
• Participate in committees both at Faculty and University level.

Inherent requirements:

• A Doctoral degree on NQF level 10 within any of the disciplines of the faculty.
• Five-year’s experience on management level.
• Proven experience in third-stream income generation.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between the UFS and industry.
• Proven experience with supervision of Master and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• NRF rated scientist.
• Must be appointable as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.
• Proven record of research grant applications, management, and experience in third-stream income generation.

Competencies
Required competencies: 

Results orientated:

• Ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic thinking.

• Ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen.

• Quality management of programme delivery.
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading.

• Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be cooperative with others; display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions.

• Ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• Ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
• Established leadership and team-building capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate and facilitate in complex environments. 

Closing date:
16 July 2023.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate as well as postgraduate programme in the department. 
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty. 
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the faculty (Teaching Practice). 
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to Education Foundations modules. 
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty. 
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty. 

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree In Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education.
• Or
• A relevant Master’s degree in Education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education and registered for a Doctoral degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education (Attach official proof of registration towards a PhD).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to Curriculum, Teaching Practice and /or Teacher Education.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) year`s relevant teaching experience in a school context or a minimum of two (2) year`s relevant teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript(s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal. 

Recommendations:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Curriculum, Teaching Practice and/ or Teacher Education.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

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.

Closing date:
13 July 2023.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Linguistics with a focus on the spoken and signed language and linguistics of Southern Africa.
• Supervise postgraduate students at Honour’s, Master’s and PhD level in one or more areas of linguistics.
• Conduct research, present findings, and publish in the field of Linguistics, with the spoken and signed language and linguistics of Southern Africa as a focus area.
• Carry out administrative work in the Department and at Faculty/University level and community service work.
• Work to enhance the visibility of the Department at national and international level.

Inherent requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Linguistics and/or Applied Linguistics or related discipline (for a permanent appointment).
• OR
• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Linguistics and/or Applied Linguistics or related discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 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.
• Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Expertise in teaching linguistics with reference to the spoken and/or signed languages of Southern Africa.
• A strong record of accomplishment of research in the linguistics of African languages, particularly African languages spoken and signed in Southern Africa.
• Specialisation in one or more of the following subfields of linguistics: Language Acquisition, Morphology, Phonology, Phonetics, Pragmatics, Semantics, Sociolinguistics, or Syntax.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or supervisor in Linguistics.
• Experience with Language Documentation, Corpora and/or Experimental Linguistic Research.
• Experience in teaching with electronic content management tools such as Blackboard.

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 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 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Closing date:
9 July 2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) modules in English Education and other foundational modules in education.
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the Faculty (teaching practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the Faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of English Education specifically, and Languages Education in general.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the Faculty.

Inherent Job requirements:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on English.
• Or
• A relevant Master’s degree in Education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on English and registered for a Doctoral degree in Education with a specific focus on English. (Attach official proof of registration towards a PhD).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the area of English Education generally.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with a focus on Senior and FET Teaching (English major).
• A minimum of five (5) year’s relevant teaching experience in a school context or two (2) years relevant experience in a post-school environment (e.g. as lecturer or researcher).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal

Recommendations:

• A relevant Doctoral degree in Education on NQF level 10 with a focus on English will be a strong recommendation.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

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

Closing date:
09 July 2023.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach community development courses at a range of levels, from first year to fourth year.
• Knowledge of Community Development theories, concepts, and processes.
• Knowledge of either Project Management Processes and or Social Policy in Development contexts.
• Knowledge of Community Development Practice. 
• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for Community Development locally and globally through initiating and conducting high-level research and sustainable quality research output.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, and curriculum development across all levels.
• Develop appropriate assessments, supervise, mark, and examine projects, student dissertations and practical work.
• Actively participate in applicable UFS and Faculty structures and committees.
• Actively participate in both internal and external committees that support Community Development as a profession.
• Contribute to processes that incorporate the student voice in departmental decision making.
• Review and support the development of high-quality programme content.
• Contribute to building an effective team of scholars.
• Actively support and participate in a range of departmental, faculty and institutional activities such as open day, registration, graduation, recruitment, among others. 
• Any other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Lecturer
• A PhD degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).
• OR
• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline on NQF Level 9  (contract appointment: 5 years, during which a PhD in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline on NQF Level 10 must be obtained to be converted into a permanent appointment).
• 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.

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Social Sciences/ Community Development or cognate discipline.
• Advance progress in doctorate studies in related field.
• Evidence of at least one publication in community development or cognate field.
• Three (3) years of proven experience in teaching of either project management processes and applications and/ or social policy in development contexts.
• Registration with professional association.
• Knowledge of University systems, technologies and operations.  

Competencies
Key Competencies required: 
Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• 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 be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

Closing date: 
09 July 2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

Applications, Admissions and Graduations

• Deal with applications, selections, admissions and registrations.
• Compile and send application documents to Programme Heads/ HOD's for consideration.
• Process Admission decisions on PeopleSoft.
• Provide administrative support during registrations and graduation ceremonies.

General Academic Administration

• Monitor academic records.
• Assist with process and keep track of title registration, appointment of assessors, residency time etc
• Assist to prepare Graduation programme and work at Graduation ceremonies.
• Prepare Student statistics.

Office Administration and data Capturing

• Perform general office administrative relating to Postgraduate students Administration.
• Handle data capturing and maintenance of data.
• Update Hons, Master and PhD data list
• Enter Title Registration, Ethics Information etc. on GRM.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience at a Higher Education Institution.
• Relevant experience in Postgraduate Administration.

Recommendations​​​​​​​:

• Bachelor's degree on NQF level 7.
• Proficiency in Sesotho will serve as a strong recommendation. 

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 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:

• 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. 

Closing date:
6 July 2023.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Research Professor:

• Provide workshops and supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters and PhD students across the three campuses.
• Provide leadership in pursuit of the faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged      scholarship and leadership and administration.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
• Maintain a research output pipeline to meet the yearly required supervision and publication of research output units.
• Apply for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
• Act as a mentor to colleagues within the faculty at large, across the three campuses.
• Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
• Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, individually and/or in collaboration with colleagues.
• Assist in disseminating the work associated with research projects in the media and through the newsletter and website.
• Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation.
• Perform academic administration pertaining to postgraduate modules. 
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations.

Research Associate Professor:

• Present workshops and supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters and PhD students.
• Provide leadership in pursuit of the faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
• Attend and speak at conferences, research colloquia, workshops and seminars in order to enhance research and disciplinary knowledge.
• Identify opportunities and apply for external research funding, individually and/or in collaboration with colleagues.
• Assist in disseminating the work associated with research projects in the media and through the newsletter and website.
• Participate in community activities such as mentorship and provide training and short courses in the areas of specialisation. 
• Perform academic administration pertaining to postgraduate modules.
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations. 
• Act as a mentor to colleagues within the faculty at large, across the three campuses.

Inherent requirements:

Research Professor:

• A PhD on NQF level 10 in Education Research/Measurement and Evaluation/Education Finance/Social Justice issues, including but not limited to gender, race, and class.  
• Proven experience in presenting research methodology classes and/or workshops.
• Experience as external examiner for master’s-degree and doctoral students.
• Acted as editorial board member of high-quality international/ISI/IBSS journals.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
• An NRF rating of C1 or C2 or equivalent status.
• Demonstrated successful supervision of graduated master’s-degree and graduated doctoral students.
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
• Served as a member of an international scholarly society OR an international committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.
• Proven experience in supervising topics in the specialist area of interest and other closely-related areas.

Research Associate Professor:

• A PhD on NQF level 10 in Education Research/Measurement and Evaluation/Education Finance/ Social Justice issues, including but not limited to gender, race and class.  
• Proven experience in presenting research methodology classes and/or workshops. 
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s-degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.
•  Proven experience in supervising topics in the specialist area of interest and other closely-related areas.

Competencies
Required competencies:
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:

• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Proficient in the use of Quantitative Data analysis software such as SPSS/SAS and Qualitative Data Analysis tools such as NVivo/ATLAS.ti/MAXQDA.

Leading: 

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

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.

Closing date:    
14 July 2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide formal teaching for undergraduate as well as post-graduate programmes.  
• Act as a supervisor for postgraduate students.
• Ensure active involvement in research.  
• Active involvement in curriculum development relating to Sesotho Education.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Sesotho Education mainly and Languages in general.
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the Faculty (teaching practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of Faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Languages Education specifically.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the Faculty.

Inherent requirements:

• PhD in Languages on NQF level 10 (for a permanent appointment), with specialisation in the teaching and learning of Sesotho.
• or
• A relevant master’s degree in Languages on NQF level 9, with specialisation in the teaching and learning of Sesotho (for a contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD in Languages on NQF level 10 with specialisation in the teaching and learning of Sesotho MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the area of teaching and/or learning of Sesotho.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with a focus on the Teaching and Learning of Sesotho.
• A minimum of five (5) year’s relevant teaching experience in a school context or two (2) years relevant experience in a post-school environment (e.g. as lecturer or researcher).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

Recommendations: 

• A relevant doctoral degree with Languages on NQF level 10 with specialisation in Sesotho.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals.

Competencies
Required competencies:
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.
• 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 plan work and to follow plans.

Business Acumen:

• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Good research and writing skills.
• Experience in academic and/or research leadership

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
• Knowledge and use of inclusive participatory pedagogies.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Closing date:
03 July 2023

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Eligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University if the Free State. 
• Graduated with a PhD degree in Mathematics Education within the last five years
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research and work with Research Chair in the following focus areas: Pre-service Mathematics Teacher Education in South Africa and the related challenges;  Provision of Continous Professional Development (CPD) in relation to the needs of mathematics teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools; Performance of learners in mathematics in the Senior and FET Phases and the relationship to the performance in mathematics at the University; The status of Primary Mathematics Teachers’ content knowledge and how this has changed over the past 10 years in South Africa; Mathematical Modeling and its Applications in school mathematics; Ethnomathematics and the Introduction of Ethnomathematical Approaches in the teaching and learning of school mathematics; Other Mathematics Education research focus in line with the focus and activities of the Research Chair .
• Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET– accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them
• Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research

Closing date:  
17 July 2023

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• The fellowship will enable an outstanding doctoral graduate to obtain experience of research and innovation at a higher education institution under the mentorship of established researchers.
• The fellowship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicants' academic achievements, publication outputs and research potential, as well as the relevance of prior experience and expertise. The fellowship is available for a period of one year, renewable for up to three years subject to satisfactory performance. 

Successful applicants are expected to:

• Conduct innovative research in the following areas: corporate law and/or consumer protection and credit law.
• Author/co-author at least three (3) publication outputs per year in the form of DHET- accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them.
• Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research.

Minimum Requirements:

• Open to all South African and Foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
• Graduated with a LLD or PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Closing date: 
31 July 2023