Vacant Positions at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Present projects in interdisciplinary art teaching with a focus on drawing, new media, graphic design, layout, and publishing and/or any of the following fields (but not limited to): printmaking, painting, sculpture, installation art.
• Supervise senior BA Fine Arts students.
• Supervise Master of Fine Arts postgraduate students. 
• Assess various courses and modules in Fine Arts.
• Generate peer-reviewed creative research outputs in accordance with the requirements of University of Free State for the specific position as well as the newly introduced requirements of creative outputs set by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
• Participate in Departmental and Faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the Department.
• Contribute to the department’s community engagement projects.
• Contribute to teaching development, teaching administration, research, and community engagement at the Department of Fine Arts.
• Contribute to general departmental administration on joint course design and delivery in Fine Arts.
• Fulfil all other administrative duties related to the position.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD in Fine Arts on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment).

or

• Master’s degree in fine arts on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in Fine Arts on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience of participation in national exhibitions.
• Proven national recognition for creative research outputs, including recognition for artworks at national art competitions.
• Experience in supervising senior (3rd and 4th year) students in the BA Fine Arts undergraduate programme.
• An excellent academic record.

Recommendations:

• Proven experience of participation in international exhibitions.
• Proven experience of coordinating and managing a computer lab.
• Excellent knowledge in art and design and design-related software applications, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, Audition).Five years’ experience in teaching on undergraduate level in the Fine Arts field of study.
• Experience in supervising Master of Fine Arts Students.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the mediums and any associated processes in interdisciplinary art, new media, drawing and optionally (will be an advantage) in printmaking, painting, sculpture and installation.
• Exceptionally good international skills and ethical behaviour relating to staff, students, communities, art networks and environments.
• The ability to work in group orientated environment.
• Active participation in the South African Art scenes.
• Experience of applying for funding and bursaries.
• Experience in setting up evaluation plans and departmental year planning.
• Sound knowledge and experience in new media, current technologies, camera equipment, and other digital technologies.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in French (namely French & Francophone language/culture and literature).
• Provide study-guidance and assess student work.
• Conduct and supervise research and produce quality research outputs.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the section and faculty.
• Willingness to participate in community engagement (e.g. involvement in the DELF-DALF exams at levels A1 to C2).
• Contribute towards academic management and administrative tasks related to the department and faculty.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in French language or literature (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in French language or literature (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in French language or literature  MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Proven experience in the delivery of papers and presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Proven publication in accredited scientific journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Excellent verbal and written language skills in French (minimum C1/C2 or native-like competency).
• Complete professional command of English.
• Knowledge of Afrikaans, Sesotho, or isiZulu.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research in global South with a focus on gender/Africa Studies using the decolonial lens.
• 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 Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, Centre for Graduate Support, and the Directorate of Research.

Eligibility requirements:

• Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State.
• Graduated with a PhD degree within the last 5 years.
• Must hold a PhD in decolonization/decoloniality and epistemologies of the global South or related field.
• Successful applicant 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.

Value of the fellowship:

• R 270 000 annual fellowship
• R 30 000 additional research expenses fund 

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Present undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Agricultural Economics.
• Contribute to research projects and initiatives focused on strengthening the grain and oilseed industry.
• Represent the university in industry forums, conferences, and networking events, promoting partnerships and advocating for the importance of grain-focused education and research.
• Synthesize knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Source funding for research from international national funding organizations.
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance the practical relevance of academic programs, integrating industry best practices and real-world experiences.
• Provide assistance and mentorship to students, faculty, and staff engaged in agricultural programs and research related to grain and oilseed production.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in Agricultural Economics or 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.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in the agricultural sector, with a focus on the grain and oilseed industry.
• Demonstrated track record of successful collaboration with stakeholders in the grain and oilseed industry, academia, and/or research institutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trends, challenges, and opportunities within the grain and oilseed industry, including market dynamics etc.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Ability to translate industry insights and practical experience into academic programs and research projects, enriching the learning environment.
• Proven record of published popular articles, radio/tv interviews, and/or presentations related to the grain and oilseed industry.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Present undergraduate and post graduate modules in Agricultural Economics.
• Actively do research in a relevant field of Agricultural Economics.
• Synthesize knowledge through the publication of scientific papers in peer reviewed journals.
• Communicate research findings at scientific conferences.
• Source funding for research from international and national funding organisations.
• Actively participate in the professional community.
• Supervise postgraduate students at MSc and PhD levels.
• Actively participate actively in leadership and administration on Departmental and Faculty level.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Agricultural Economics 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 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.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Agricultural Economics or related discipline.
• 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.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
• 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.

Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Agricultural Economics or related discipline.
• 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 preferably 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.

Recommendations:

• Well-established relationships with the national agricultural community.
• Well-established relationships with international research collaborators.
• Proven record of completed research projects.
• Evidence of being well established in the field of Policy, Development, International trade, or Econometrics.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide support in the Small Molecule Laboratory aimed at generating external income for the UFS.
• Contribute to the safety of the laboratory.
• Responsible for the synthesis of muscimol and other contract molecules.
• Develop scale-up methods for active pharmacological ingredients.
• Demonstrated research on nucleoside and carbohydrate chemistry.
• Optimize chemical processes.
• Conduct research and support post graduate students with supervision when required.
• Develop own research and publication outputs.

Inherent Job requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD in Organic Chemistry or a related field on NQF Level 10.
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in the design and synthesis of new anticancer and antiviral compounds.
• 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.

Recommendations:

• Three (3) years' relevant experience in Organic Chemistry Synthesis.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Academic Head of Department (AHD) undertake the following:
• Manage the curriculum 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.
• Manage the academic administration 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:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department Physics at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Experience in academic administration.

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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 academic record.
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems across the university campus.
• Learn and apply plumbing codes and regulations under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to identify and troubleshoot plumbing issues.
• Work closely with senior plumbers to develop hands-on skills in the field.
• Participate in training programmes and courses to enhance technical knowledge and proficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Use hand tools and equipment proficiently.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Inherent requirements:

• Candidate must be based in Mangaung and studies/studied locally.
• Completed the required coursework at an accredited institution.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing tools and equipment.

Recommendations:

• Experience with plumbing, although not essential. 

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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 academic record.
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems across the university campus.
• Learn and apply plumbing codes and regulations under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to identify and troubleshoot plumbing issues.
• Work closely with senior plumbers to develop hands-on skills in the field.
• Participate in training programmes and courses to enhance technical knowledge and proficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Use hand tools and equipment proficiently.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Inherent requirements:

• Candidate must be based in Mangaung and studies/studied locally.
• Completed the required coursework at an accredited institution.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing tools and equipment.

Recommendations:

• Experience with plumbing, although not essential. 

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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).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain electrical equipment and systems (outlets, lights, LV DBs, all small and large appliances and temporary power).
• Do Maintenance of LV installations, MV Substations, changeovers and streetlights.
• Perform preventative maintenance (including Fire detection and Solar maintenance).
• Request quotes from outside contractors, setting up specs for tenders in line with UFS policies.
• Promote OHS.
• Must be available to work standby after hours.

Inherent requirements:

• Qualified as a 3-phase installation electrician.
• N6 electrical engineering certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience as an electrician.
• Valid driver’s license.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of MV systems (11kV).
• Knowledge of stand-by generators.
• Working on fire detection systems.
• Solar maintenance.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Administration: Evaluation of Applications:

• Ensure all documentation are filled according to the list of required documents for accreditation.
• Verify the correctness of supplied documentation for accreditation and verification status.
• Compile an inspection schedule for applications for the accreditation of off-campus student addresses.
• Fill all the inspection schedules.
• Send correspondence of availability of accommodation to Off-campus Accredited Service Providers and updated regularly.
• Assist with the verification of off-campus accommodation.
• Keep record off all correspondence with Service Providers/students/SAPS/Mangaung Metro and all other parties.
• Ensure that files for accredited Service Providers are according to the requirements for the UFS Audit.
• Evaluate contract between students and Service Provider to ensure compliance with the UFS standards for accreditation.
• Follow up on updated reports from the police/neighbourhood watch for the specific area/cluster.
• Follow up regarding the withdrawal of accreditation by applicants and provide them with the correct information on the re-application for accreditation.

Communication: 

• Respond and send emails to all accredited addresses managed by Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers.
• Answer the phone; deal with enquiries relating to accredited Off-Campus Accommodation addresses and take massages.
• Liaise with potential Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers, students and visitors as well as answering queries.
• Inform the Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers on the policies, procedures, protocols and directives of the UFS applicable to them.
• Deliver (via email) correspondence and documentation to potential Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers for accreditation.
• Confirm the submission of the application for accreditation by the Service Provider.
• Send communication to Service Providers regarding the outcome of the inspection.
• Set up meetings with the Service Providers of accredited addresses and the Mangaung Metro.
• Communicate with students regarding their private accommodation applications.

Inspection:

• Confirm availability of Service Providers for pre- and post-inspections.
• Conduct inspections for applicants who comply with a minimum of 90% of the required documents for accreditation as approved by the officer for off-campus accommodation.
• Ensure that all inspections are conducted as per the inspection checklist provided by the officer for off-campus accommodation.
• Compile a report for each inspection conducted and its findings.
• Compile weekly summary report on the outcome of the inspections conducted.

Inherent requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a relevant three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A valid driver's license.

Recommendations:

• Relevant qualification in Building Science. 
• Postgraduate qualification. 
• Experience in building inspections.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Experience interpreting building plans.
• Basic knowledge of relevant building legislation.
• Basic knowledge of rezoning / consent use protocols.