Career Opportunities at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, small-group discussions, and practical training sessions in integrated Anatomy and Physiology, with a focus on clinical application, to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials in Human Anatomy and Physiology to postgraduate students in Medicine and the Health Professions.
• Facilitate small-group discussions and practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Involvement in curriculum development and module management in modules presented to undergraduate and postgraduate students in health professions.
• Participate in the departmental research programme and postgraduate supervision.

Inherent requirements:

• MBChB degree on NQF Level 8
• Registration as a Physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)(attach proof).
• Clinical experience as a medical practitioner.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Proven record of teaching Anatomy and/or Physiology-related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Research experience in the clinical field of Anatomy/Physiology with evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
• Proven academic work experience in the higher education sector.
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of an additional South African language

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Duties and responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Responsible for the full life cycle recruiting administration activities, including placement of advertisements on platforms and social media, reviewing applicants, screening, assisting with interviews of junior positions, conducting reference, criminal and qualification checks in an ethical and legal manner, as well as coordinating and supporting the recruitment and selection process. 
• Administer the recruitment process through keeping record of candidates, giving suitable feedback, arranging selection activities, etc. 
• Monitor applications and/or responses received and ensure that the candidates’ applications are processed efficiently. 
• Ensure that all the necessary administration is concluded in line with the University’s policies and procedures. 
• Conduct head-hunting to find and attract highly qualified candidates for specialised positions through a proactive and targeted approach. 
• Arrange travel and accommodation for senior position processes.
• Monthly reporting on activities.
• Assist with other reasonable ad hoc duties as may arise.

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure a positive and strong candidate experience, while maintaining responsive, supportive and continuous communication.
• Seek and provide feedback in a professional manner at all times to candidates.
• Provide professional, knowledgeable and friendly services to line managers and HRBPs, ensuring a prompt response to queries and requests.
• Conduct regular service reviews with clients to ensure continuous improvement. 

Compliance

• Adhere to all University policies, procedures and ethics codes.
• Seek support and escalate non-compliance where appropriate. 

Inherent Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in Human Resources or a related discipline.  
• A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant working experience in recruitment and selection activities.

Recommendations

• Thorough understanding of HR theories and best practices.
• Experience within the higher-education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Research Integrity

• Foster a research environment that encourages responsible conduct of research.
• Investigate allegations of research misconduct and questionable research practices.
• Support Research Integrity to implement, raise awareness and upskill the university in matters related to research misconduct and questionable research practices.
• Identify, develop and implement policies related to research integrity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for handling and reporting research misconduct.
• Receive and evaluate allegations of research misconduct.
• Manage inquiries and investigations as needed.
• Create a database to monitor and report on allegations of misconduct to relevant role players.
• Advocate awareness of research misconduct and questionable research practices and create strategies for identifying, managing and avoiding such practices.
• Provide training regarding Research Integrity issues.
• Service and support of high-level institutional committees.
• Manage the Policy environment (including revision and implementation).
• Run and support processes related to investigations and/or enquiry General landscape of research management.
• Support research ethics and/or integrity norms and standards.
• Support and manage informal enquire and special investigations committees.

Data Analysis

• Utilise statistical analysis and data visualisation.
• Extract meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
• Manage databases, troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems.
• Generate reports based חס analysed data.
• Presents findings to aid decision-making.
• Manage day-to-day research data sets and reports.
• Develop and undertake data quality checks and merge with other datasets חס the server.
• Run data quality checks and liaise with sites regarding data quality and errors.

Inherent requirements:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (or equivalent) in Administrative Law/Bioethics/Applied Ethics background Management Studies/Higher Education Studies/Project Management.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of 3 years in research management.
• Recognition as a research management professional will be an advantage.
• Research ethics or research integrity at a mid- to senior level, with evidence of having supported or engaged in processes of enquiry or investigation in a Higher Education or Research related space.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Good knowledge of Scival and/or other research databases
• Excellent Excel knowledge and skills

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Duties and responsibilities:

Content Strategy Development

• Develop and execute a strategic content plan for the Department of Communication and Marketing (DCM) in alignment with the DCM’s Communication and Marketing Strategy and the university’s communication goals, vision, and values.

High-Impact Writing and Editing:

• Support the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s stakeholder engagement programme and content calendar by producing high-level speeches, articles, and digital content for use by the DCM’s Content Hub. This includes research on topics and engaging with relevant role-players to source information. 
• Support the university’s Executive Communication Strategy by producing high-level content such as speeches, articles, and social media content. This includes research on topics, analysis of content relevant content, and engaging with members of the executive committee. 
• Write a broad range of high-quality written materials including feature stories, opinion pieces, research breakthroughs, and digital content for the DCM’s Content Hub. This includes collaboration with faculties and other stakeholders to source content.  
• Craft compelling narratives that reflect the university’s tone and brand voice that will engage a wide range of audiences, from prospective students and alumni to media outlets and public stakeholders. 
• Actively participate in and contribute to the DCM’s Content Hub, curating and optimising content across platforms for cohesive communication. This includes ensuring timely presentation of all content in multimedia formats, enhancing usability across digital, print, and social media platforms.
• Assist the news editor with Content Hub duties (chairing, news list, publications and platform productions).
• Assist the Assistant Director: Internal Communication with the production of institutional magazines such as the Bult and Dumela. 
• Conduct regular reviews of institutional content, updating and refining language to reflect the university’s evolving priorities and vision.
• Provide guidance on writing and editing best practices to the DCM’s Content Hub to ensure quality and consistency across all communication channels.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Serve as a writer for the Vice-Chancellor and Principal and members of the university’s executive management, translating leadership’s vision and ideas into impactful communication according to the university’s Executive Communication Strategy.
• Work closely with departmental heads, academic leaders, and external partners to develop and refine content that supports the UFS’s goals.
• Establish strong working relationships with other departments to ensure alignment and to promote cross-functional initiatives.
• Project Management and Conceptualising Integrated Communication Campaigns and Projects
• Oversee and execute the end-to-end management of high-priority campaigns, projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Draft and execute communication plans for key institutional intergrade communication campaigns and projects. 
• Coordinate the production of visually compelling materials for departmental integrated communication campaigns and projects in cooperation with the Unit for Reputation, Brand, and Marketing Management. 
• Develop timelines and content calendars for major communication initiatives, ensuring alignment with university milestones.

Market Research and Benchmarking:

• Stay informed on industry best practices, higher education trends, and emerging communication platforms to enhance content effectiveness.
• Conduct research on peer institutions’ communications and adapt innovative strategies that align with UFS’s objectives.
• Track and analyse content performance metrics, adjusting strategies based on data insights and audience feedback.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor's degree/BTech/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7).
• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in content research and speech writing on an executive level for the higher education or corporate sectors. 

Recommendations:

• Experience in content research and writing high-quality, impactful content for the higher education sector, including the writing of speeches and opinion articles.  
• Familiarity with multimedia production, including digital content creation.
• Basic project management skills.
• Prior experience in public relations, with a focus on institutional communication.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Basic photography skills.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Deliver good customer service in the merchandise environment.
• Serve customers at the point of sale in the shop, including the wrapping of gifts.
• Sell high-volume, high-quality UFS-branded products to ensure financial sustainability.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for departmental merchandise orders to contribute to a self-sustainable environment.
• Responsible for the correct orders and deliveries of the merchandise as ordered by departments.
• Submit monthly sales reports to the line manager.
• Assist the line manager with operational matters by ordering stock and stationery from the store and attending to security matters with Protection Services.
• Report maintenance requests for the interior of the shop when necessary.
• Arrange weekly production meetings with the KovsieGear team.
• Assist with the induction of temporary staff and student assistants.
• Monitor and administer a generic email address.
• Stay informed about the UFS Corporate Guidelines.
• Ensure that the correct UFS branding is applied to all merchandise delivered from suppliers.
• Assist with marketing campaigns of the merchandise environment.
• Assist with quarterly stock-takes.
• Adhere to the UFS financial policy in all financial transactions.
• Oversee the neatness of the KovsieGear back office.
• Ad-hoc duties include assistance during institutional in the department of Communication and Marketing.
• Ad-hoc duties in the merchandise environment during the absence of other staff members.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4.
• A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant experience in a retail or marketing environment.

Recommendations:

• A three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 or a bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 in Marketing, Communication or Business Administration.
• At least three years’ relevant experience in a retail or marketing environment.
• Experience in the field of marketing and promotion.
• Knowledge of the Pastel point of sales.
• Knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Valid drivers license

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of housekeeping services.
• Conduct inspections in residences as required by line management.
• Formal inspection once a week.
• Pay attention to detail and deep cleaning issues and report to Senior Housekeeping Manager.
• Constant communication with Senior Housekeeping Manager.
• Ensure staff adhere to the additional cleaning procedures according to the COVID19 SOP.
• Monitor misuse of furniture in residence/s and communicate to line manager.
• Report faulty firefighting equipment to line management.
• Send maintenance concerns to Senior Housekeeping manager on a daily basis.
• Manage personal hygiene, wear of uniforms and the use of PPE in respective residences.
• Accompany contract workers where applicable.
• Mix and hand out detergents to cleaning staff.
• Weekly meetings with line manager.
• Take minutes of meetings.
• Execute extra hygiene and deep cleaning tasks in appointed cluster.
• Supervise Houseman on daily basis.
• Plan tasks for Houseman in advance.
• Plan tasks in advance for recess cleaning and communicate to Senior Housekeeping Manager.
• Administer all cleaning detergents and equipment in a responsible way.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety processes and regulations in working environment.
• Perform maintenance as and when applicable.
• Corrective steps with regards to inspections, audit reports and swab reports.
• Provide feedback about corrective steps to Senior Housekeeping Manager
• Conduct inventory count and monitor misuse of furniture in residence/s.
• Conduct inventories count timeously.
• Report maintenance and pest control concerns to Senior Housekeeping Manager where and when applicable.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2.
• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a colour code cleaning system.
• Colour coding cleaning system certificate (attach a copy).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of housekeeping services.
• Conduct inspections in residences as required by line management.
• Formal inspection once a week.
• Pay attention to detail and deep cleaning issues and report to Senior Housekeeping Manager.
• Constant communication with Senior Housekeeping Manager.
• Ensure staff adhere to the additional cleaning procedures according to the COVID19 SOP.
• Monitor misuse of furniture in residence/s and communicate to line manager.
• Report faulty firefighting equipment to line management.
• Send maintenance concerns to Senior Housekeeping manager on a daily basis.
• Manage personal hygiene, wear of uniforms and the use of PPE in respective residences.
• Accompany contract workers where applicable.
• Mix and hand out detergents to cleaning staff.
• Weekly meetings with line manager.
• Take minutes of meetings.
• Execute extra hygiene and deep cleaning tasks in appointed cluster.
• Supervise Houseman on daily basis.
• Plan tasks for Houseman in advance.
• Plan tasks in advance for recess cleaning and communicate to Senior Housekeeping Manager.
• Administer all cleaning detergents and equipment in a responsible way.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety processes and regulations in working environment.
• Perform maintenance as and when applicable.
• Corrective steps with regards to inspections, audit reports and swab reports.
• Provide feedback about corrective steps to Senior Housekeeping Manager
• Conduct inventory count and monitor misuse of furniture in residence/s.
• Conduct inventories count timeously.
• Report maintenance and pest control concerns to Senior Housekeeping Manager where and when applicable.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2.
• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a colour code cleaning system.
• Colour coding cleaning system certificate (attach a copy).