Assistant Director at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct institutional research that supports planning, policy formulation, and decision-making.
• Conduct analysis that improves our understanding of the external context within which the UFS is located (e.g., trends in state funding of higher education, policy shifts, and matric results).
• Process research data into business intelligence by focusing on uniform data definitions, analyses, and the interpretation of information.
• Contribute to research publications. 
• Manage the administration of all research projects and stakeholder engagements.  
• Engage in institutional strategic planning efforts, contributing to the formulation of the University's vision, mission, and deliverables.
• Actively contribute to the University's strategic planning and quality assurance processes, including monitoring implementation, evaluating impact, and preparing relevant reports.
• Participate in planning and team meetings within MIR and DIRAP.
• Contribute to statutory reporting, including compilation of the annual report, annual performance plan, and mid-year reports. 
• Liaise with relevant external bodies.
• Fulfill all responsibilities regarding own performance management.
• Assume responsibilities within the department that may arise spontaneously or as needed, in line with the Assistant Director-level appointment. 

Inherent requirements:

• A Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Higher Education.  
• A minimum of four (4) years of working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations: 

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Higher Education Studies.
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the South African higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.

Closing Date

17/4/2026