Programme Coordinator (Contract Appointment: 5 years) (Job ID: 6652) - (2327) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide academic programme leadership and governance, including strategic planning, programme performance monitoring, resource planning and reporting.
• Manage academic programme operations, enrolment planning, student advising, academic progression and student success initiatives.
• Lead curriculum development, programme reviews and continuous improvement to ensure academic relevance and quality.
• Coordinate quality assurance, programme accreditation and compliance with University, Faculty and professional body requirements.
• Engage with academic staff, students, industry partners and other stakeholders to strengthen programme relevance and graduate employability.
• Coordinate programme marketing, student recruitment and initiatives to support sustainable enrolment.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation, performance data and governance reports to support informed decision-making and effective programme management.

Inherent requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Disaster Management or closely related field 
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of DiMTEC at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Good management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to function with ease in the university's richly diverse working environment.
• Strategic thinking.
• Good organisational skills and administrative abilities.

Closing date:
31 October 2026