Senior Assistant Officer: Junior Professional Services (post level 12) at University of the Free State

Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative support to the Programme Director: Teaching Practice in relation to the Foundation Phase.
• Support the allocation process for 2nd, 3rd year and 4th year B. Ed students for Teaching Practice placement.
• Record and attend to problems and queries that emerge during the Teaching Practice period.
• Edit teaching practice handbooks for a quality check against criteria for Faculty of education policy and university requirements. 
• Capture and make sure of the accuracy of data in relation to placement and assessment of teaching practice for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year B. Ed students in a Foundation phase. 
• Investigate complex queries with relevant persons and prepare responses and or reports for the Programme Director: Teaching Practice.
• Support teaching practice workshops involving staff members, school-based mentors and other officials.
• Assist with the allocation of Teaching Practice assessors to students and maintain the assessments as well as the school visits schedule and microteaching schedule.
• Support training of students and university staff on Teaching Practice tools and instruments.
• Capture and make sure of the accuracy of data in relation to school placement and microteaching classes.
• Provide an effective interface between the office of the Teaching Practice Program Director, teaching practice staff, the general University community and other external bodies, entities or organisations.
• Provide general support and administration to the Teaching Practice Program Director’s units, including typing, reports, schedules and minute taking.
• Administer venue bookings for students’ teaching practice evaluation and meetings.
• Undertake such additional duties orprojects as the Teaching Practice Program Director may determine from time to time.
• Participate in team training and development activities to create further opportunities for growth and development. 

Inherent Job Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 7 in Education with specialisation in Foundation Phase.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience in the Foundation Phase, with experience in a leadership role (e.g. mentor teacher; student Leader; etc.).

​Recommendations:

• Knowledge and experience in Teaching Practice policies and requirements 
• Knowledge and experience in UFS system, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Experience in the use of online platform such as a Learning Management System (Blackboard) or equivalent

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

    Business Acumen

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

    Results Orientated

• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• 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 deal with several activities at a time.

    Leading

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a 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.

Required Documents

• Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• *Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter
• Certified copies of all academic records
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
• A Certified* copy of your identity document
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable)
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable)
• A service record of your current employer / last employer

Assumption of duties: 

• 1 January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date: 

• 7 November 2022.