Programme Director (Contract appointment: 5 years):Department of Genetics (Job ID 5712) - (1417) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

In consultation with the Director 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:

• Doctoral degree on NQF level 10.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department Genetics at the University of the Free State.

Recommendations:

• Experience in academic administration.

Competencies

Key Competencies:

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 plan work and to follow plans.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good management skills.
• Ability to function with ease in the university's richly diverse working environment Strategic thinking.

Leading.

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. 

Building coalitions

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

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).