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• The University of the Free State and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invite applications for a Researcher to work on the Hope Project under the leadership of Prof. John Klaasen and Prof. Jan Jorrit Hasselaar. This fellowship will support an original programme of theological and historical research on the lives, ministries, public witness, and theologies of the three most recent Archbishops of Cape Town within the Diocese of Cape Town and the wider Anglican Church of Southern Africa and beyond.
• The project will investigate the historical, ecclesial, theological, and socio-political contexts within which Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus Njongonkulu Winston Ndungane, and Archbishop Thabo Cecil Makgoba exercise leadership and shape public Christian witness. The successful candidate will examine their theological biographies, ministries, writings, preaching, pastoral leadership, and public engagement, with particular attention to the theme of hope in relation to church, society, justice, reconciliation, joy, leadership, and public theology.
• While substantial scholarship already exists on Archbishop Emeritus Tutu, the fellowship is expected to place particular emphasis on the contribution of Archbishop Emeritus Ndungane and Archbishop Makgoba, while also situating all three figures in continuity and contrast across changing South African and Southern African contexts. The aim is to generate new scholarly knowledge that will contribute to academic research, ecclesial reflection, and leadership formation for the sake of the churches, wider society, academia, students, and future generations of (Christian) leaders. The research is part of an Art & Science project. The research will be used for impactful artistic expressions for a broader public, for example, exhibitions, videos, paintings and poetry.

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.                                                                                                                           

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To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                 

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and undertake a high-quality research project on the historical and theological biographies, ministries, and public witness of the three most recent Archbishops of Cape Town. 
• Produce publishable academic outputs arising from the project, including peer-reviewed journal articles and/or book chapters.
• Contribute to the development of a broader scholarly record on the theology, ministry, and public leadership of these archbishops for academic, ecclesial, and public benefit.
• Contribute to the development of impactful artistic expressions for a broader public, for example exhibitions, videos, paintings and poetry.
• Assist, where appropriate, in identifying, organising, and engaging relevant primary and secondary source materials.
• Participate in the team and scholarly activities of the Hope Project and, where appropriate, the research life of the University of the Free State and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
• Contribute to the wider intellectual and public aims of the project, especially as these relate to hope, (Christian) leadership, public witness, and theological reflection in Southern Africa.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD or equivalent on NQF Level 10 in Theology, Religious Studies, Church History, Historical Studies or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills and a demonstrated capacity for independent scholarly work.
• A relevant publication record or other evidence of strong academic research competence.
• Proven academic experience, expertise, or methodological competence in one or more of the following fields: theological research, religious studies, church history, historical theology, biography, or contextual theology.
• Demonstrable ability to work with historical, theological, ecclesial, and/or archival sources.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Recommendations

• Preference will be given to candidates whose prior research demonstrates a strong connection to biographical church history, theological study of Christian leaders and ministries, public theology, or the theology of hope.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable knowledge of, or connection to, Southern African Anglican theology, Anglican church history, or the history of Christianity in Southern Africa.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• 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 plan work and to follow plans.

Business Acumen:

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

Leading:

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

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Deadline:30th October,2026

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide scholarly leadership in advancing clinical simulation education and training, research and innovation through the development of an internationally recognised research programme, postgraduate supervision, scholarly publication, curriculum innovation, and evidence-informed simulation-based education.
• Lead and grow research in clinical simulation and health professions education by initiating collaborative research projects, supervising postgraduate students, securing research funding, disseminating findings, and publishing in accredited and internationally recognised journals.
• Contribute to teaching and learning through the design, facilitation and evaluation of simulation-based educational activities within the Clinical Simulation and Skills Unit (CSSU).
• Plan, develop and present clinical skills sessions, including learning outcomes and supporting learning materials; facilitate student learning through practical demonstration, guided practice, and appropriate use of simulation equipment and manikins.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical skills assessments, including OSCEs and final examinations, and use student feedback and evaluation data to enhance session content, teaching, learning, and overall module quality.

Inherent requirements:

• MBChB on NQF Level 8 (attach a copy).
• A master’s degree on NQF Level 9  in Health Professions Education, Simulation, or a related discipline (attach a copy).
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an independent medical practitioner (attach a copy). 
• Proven research experience in clinical simulation, health professions education, or a related field, including evidence of peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated teaching and facilitation experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate education.

Recommendations:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Health Professions Education, Simulation, or a related discipline (attach a copy).
• Demonstrated experience in clinical simulation-based education, including simulation design, facilitation, debriefing, and assessment.
• Experience in postgraduate student supervision and/or co-supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead research projects, preferably including experience in research funding applications.
• Experience in curriculum development, innovation, and evaluation within health professions education.
• BLS/ATLS/ACLS/PALS or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Competencies
Required competencies: 
Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

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

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Closing date:
28 October 2026

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate the Faculty’s Teaching and Learning operational plans, calendars, committee activities, meetings, action registers and implementation tracking.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Heads of Department, Programme Coordinators, the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and relevant institutional support services.
• Coordinate student success initiatives, including the A-STEP tutorial programme, and facilitate the identification of modules and students requiring additional academic support.
• Analyse enrolment and throughput data, calculate and recommend module caps, coordinate capacity arrangements with other faculties, and verify the implementation of approved caps.
• Coordinate class, test, examination and venue timetables and resolve scheduling conflicts. 
• Resolve complex student registration cases and advise programme coordinators on curriculum-related registration queries.
• Coordinate the compilation, verification and updating of curriculum information for the Faculty rule book, prospectus, marketing materials and course catalogue.
• Coordinate curriculum-system maintenance, including AIR-tree and curriculum building, module scheduling, system loading and pre-registration testing to ensure alignment with approved curricula and academic rules.
• Provide guidance and training to academic and administrative staff on curriculum advice, registration processes and related systems.
• Coordinate internal and external programme reviews, professional-body accreditation processes and DIRAP submissions, ensuring compliance with requirements, deadlines and implementation of approved recommendations.
• Coordinate Faculty, CTL and DIRAP-related projects, including module mapping, graduate attributes, high-priority modules and student success initiatives.
• Consolidate and submit quarterly Annual Performance Plan (APP) information, compile operational reports and prepare briefing information for the Dean, Deputy Dean, Faculty Board and relevant committees.
• Maintain accurate, secure and audit-ready records of Teaching and Learning plans, reports, accreditation evidence, decisions and implementation activities in compliance with POPIA.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements, procurement documentation, venue bookings and expenditure monitoring for approved Teaching and Learning activities.
• Supervise facilitators, interns and support staff, including work allocation, induction, leave, attendance and performance management and training and development needs.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma on NQF Level 8 in Education, Higher Education Studies, Academic Development, Quality Assurance, Management or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience in a higher education environment, which includes curriculum administration, enrolment or timetable coordination, quality assurance, accreditation support or related functions.

Recommendations:

• Working knowledge of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF), Council on Higher Education (CHE) requirements, and professional body accreditation processes.
• Five years' relevant experience in a higher-education environment, including curriculum administration, enrolment or timetable coordination, quality assurance,  accreditation support or related functions.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures
• Member of a or registration with a professional body (attach a copy).

Competencies

Required competencies: 
Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• 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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen:

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

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Closing date:
30 October 2026

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Duties and responsibilities:
Practical sessions

• Facilitate clinical skills teaching,  demonstrate clinical procedures and supervise learners’ practical skills development during clinical skills and simulation-based training, applying relevant clinical knowledge and professional nursing expertise.
• Provide operational support to clinical instructors and lecturers in the preparation, delivery, and facilitation of clinical skills and simulation-based education sessions.
• Coordinate the recruitment and scheduling of standardised patients (SPs) for teaching and assessment activities that are aligned with session outcomes.
• Ensure that standardized patients are appropriately prepared and trained to portray clinical scenarios accurately, consistently, and safely. Applying professional clinical knowledge to enable the understanding of the clinical context of scenarios, interpret session objectives and case information, and ensure that SPs provide appropriate and clinically accurate patient responses.
• Ensure that equipment and simulation environments are prepared and maintained according to appropriate clinical standards and infection prevention and control, to comply with clinical procedures, patient safety, and healthcare equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness, care, safety, and operational readiness of manikins, instruments, and clinical simulation equipment in the CSSU, including coordinating post-session cleaning and inspection to identify damaged, unsafe, or unsuitable equipment and facilitate appropriate maintenance or replacement.
• Ensure the safe storage, security, and proper organization of simulation equipment and manikins in designated storerooms and storage areas, applying the clinical knowledge and professional accountability to ensure equipment is stored safely and remains fit for clinical skills and simulation training.

Assessment

• Apply relevant clinical knowledge and professional clinical expertise during assessment of students in formative and summative practical examinations and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
• Invigilate practical tests and examinations as requested by lecturers or module leaders.
• Assist with the preparation and setup of venues for OSCE assessments, ensuring that clinical equipment, materials, and stations are appropriately prepared.
• Coordinate and recruit suitably qualified examiners for practical examinations (OSCE).
• Recruit, prepare, and assist with the training of Simulated Patients (SPs) for OSCE examinations, ensuring that clinical scenarios and patient portrayals are accurate and aligned with assessment objectives.

Administrative

• Manage and monitor inventory of clinical consumables, instruments, manikins, and simulation equipment, ensuring that stock levels are maintained in a cost-effective manner and that items are appropriate, safe, and fit for clinical skills and simulation training, in accordance with CSSU SOPs and institutional policies.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the recruitment and management of standardized patients (SPs), aligned with clinical and educational requirements of SP activities.
• Responsible for administrative responsibilities intrinsically linked to clinical skills training, simulation-based education, practical assessment, clinical equipment, infection prevention and control, standardised patients, and students’ clinical competency.

Inherent requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education or Health Professions Education (attach a copy).
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Minimum of  three (3) years of nursing practice (post-community service).
• A minimum of two (2) year’s relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities in a higher education environment.

Recommendations:

• BLS/ATLS/ACLS/PALS or equivalent.
• A background in health professions education.
• Experience in clinical simulation as a teaching methodology.
• A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Competencies
Required competencies: 
Results Orientated:

• 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.

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• 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.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Closing date:
30 October 2026

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the relevant field, including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, assessments and seminars.
• Coordinate and lecture modules in the applicable field.
• Provide clinical supervision of students within the relevant field.
• Provide support to skills development within the relevant field.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.
• Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study and promote postgraduate throughput.
• Conduct research, publish in scientific journals and present research results at national and/or international fora.
• Identify and access funding sources to support own research and that of colleagues and postgraduate students.
• Maintain a scholarly profile appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation.
• Actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment)

or

• A Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing (contract appointment: five years, during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing MUST be obtained for conversion to a permanent position).
• A Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Nursing Education, registered as such with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing, registered as such with SANC (attach a copy).
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy).
• Registration as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journal(s).
• A good academic record (attach a copy) only where a PhD has not been enrolled for or obtained.
• Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment)
• A Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Nursing Education, registered as such with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing, registered as such with SANC (attach a copy).
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy).
• Registration as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• An additional qualification in any nursing specialisation.
• Leadership experience in a higher-education environment.
• Experience in grant writing.

 Closing date:
2 November 2026

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the relevant field, including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, assessments and seminars.
• Coordinate and lecture modules in the applicable field.
• Provide clinical supervision of students within the relevant field.
• Provide support to skills development within the relevant field.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum.
• Develop and implement innovative research and postgraduate strategies.
• Recruit senior students for postgraduate study and promote postgraduate throughput.
• Conduct research, publish in scientific journals and present research results at national and/or international fora.
• Identify and access funding sources to support own research and that of colleagues and postgraduate students.
• Maintain a scholarly profile appropriate to the level of appointment.
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation.
• Actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment)

or

• A Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing (contract appointment: five years, during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing MUST be obtained for conversion to a permanent position).
• A Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Nursing Education, registered as such with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy).
• Registration as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journal(s).
• A good academic record (attach a copy) only where a PhD has not been enrolled for or obtained.
• Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment)
• A Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy).
• An additional qualification in Nursing Education, registered as such with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse (General/Psychiatry/Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy).
• Registration as an Assessor and Moderator with SANC (attach a copy).
• Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• Demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• An additional qualification in any nursing specialisation.
• Leadership experience in a higher-education environment.
• Experience in grant writing.

Closing date:
2 November 2026

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate and maintain communication and marketing content and materials for the Faculty, including digital, print and promotional materials. 
• Manage and maintain the Faculty’s social media platforms and website content, ensuring accurate, current and brand-compliant information. 
• Coordinate the development of marketing and promotional campaigns for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Open Days, career expos, school visits and other recruitment initiatives. 
• Develop communication and marketing materials for student recruitment, first-year welcoming, events, conferences and departmental activities. 
• Coordinate faculty publications and promotional resources, including the Faculty booklet, prospectus, guides, newsletters and information materials. 
• Serve as the liaison between the Faculty and the Department of Communication and Marketing, as well as other relevant university departments, on communication, marketing, student recruitment and alumni matters. 
• Liaise with schools and departments to generate, update and improve website and marketing content and ensure alignment with UFS branding guidelines. 
• Coordinate alumni communication and engagement, including newsletters and alumni-related events. 
• Support the Faculty’s student recruitment and career initiatives, including communication with prospective students and top achievers, career events and subject-selection activities at schools. 
• Coordinate marketing events, faculty functions and related logistics, including invitations, programmes, certificates, promotional materials and guest visits. 
• Manage the procurement and budget for communication and marketing activities, including financial planning and monitoring. 
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Faculty, including registration, student welcoming, prize-giving and other Faculty activities. 
• Provide regular reports on communication, marketing and related activities to Faculty Management and attend to ad hoc requests from Faculty leadership.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/BTech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7 in Organisational Communication, Corporate Communication and Marketing, Communication Science, Marketing Communication or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience in organisational communication or corporate marketing communication.
• A valid Driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• A postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 8 in Organisational Communication, Corporate Communication and Marketing, Communication Science, Marketing Communication or a closely related field.

Closing date:
28 October 2026

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate modules in Entomology, invertebrates and genetics, and postgraduate modules in the department.
• Provide supervision to postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, and Doctoral levels).
• Publish research outputs in accredited national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the department.
• Perform general administration duties.
• Take part in the community engagement activities.

Inherent requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Zoology with specialization in Entomology/ Invertebrates.
• Proven teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated MSc students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in Zoology and Entomology fields.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in a national and international accredited journal.
• An NRF rating (submitted) or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

Recommendations:

• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education level.
• Active involvement in Zoological and/ or Entomology research.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in teaching Entomology and Zoological sciences at tertiary level.
• Member of or registration at a professional scholarly society or committee.
• Demonstrated experience in field-based research.

 Closing date:
2 November 2026 

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Duties and responsibilities:
General Management 

• Report on programmes, activities and challenges arising within the Residence continuously.
• Attend and co-facilitate training programmes/ workshops either for personal development or the development of the students.
• File all relevant contracts and agreement forms, election documents.
• Facilitate the implementation of the code of conduct.
• Compile a comprehensive term and annual report on the Residence management.
• Report breakages and maintenance in collaboration with the Service Manager.
• Financial administration and management of the Residence.
• Facilitate OHS with relevant offices.

Student-related management

• Create an inspirational space within the residence community.
• Manage and control the residence, including the establishment and/or maintenance of an academic learning culture within a diverse residence community.
• Manage the residence within the parameters of the stated vision, mission and strategic goals of the UFS and Student Affairs Department.
• Establish the residence as a dynamic and diverse community where transformative living and learning can occur.
• Implement value-driven management in residence and facilitate value-driven dialogues
• Guide the residence committee.
• Implement the college initiative.
• Provide guidance, direction, advice, and mentorship to students within the residence.
• Create a residence culture that is inclusive of diverse communities.
• Maintain sound working relationships with students.
• Ensure effective communication with all residents about their roles and responsibilities.
• Prioritise the interaction with parents and prospective students.
• Engage residents and parents (where necessary) on the activities and programmes of the residents.

Development, management and supervision of student leaders

• Build and maintain good relations with residence management and ensure that the residence committee functions well and monitors their tasks and responsibilities.
• Facilitate the residence committee elections and appointments.
• Manage and lead the training of residence student leadership, considering opportunities provided by the UFS.
• Actively participate in the yearly planning of the residence committee and ensure that the year plan is finalised and implemented.
• Offer mentorship to leaders where required.
• Facilitate and support continuous team building and individual development.
• Attend residence committee and house meetings as part of the residence management.
• Oversee the first year's election committee.
• Oversee collaboration of Sub-committees, mentors, and other residence second-layer leadership.
• Identifying student leaders and opportunities for leadership development.

Promote the integration of residence living and learning and value-driven culture

• Ensure the welcoming of FTENs within the residence and that this meets the highest University standards.
• Facilitate the residence mentor system by ensuring that mentors are appointed and trained, guide mentors: schedule regular feedback sessions with mentors to offer advice and guidance were  required.
• Promote the residence as an environment that enhances student success through student success and engagement: encourage academics and invite guests to visit the residence and to share research.
• Provide support and guidance to students on issues that might arise with regard to personal, life, and/or career and refer, if necessary, to relevant professionals
• Establish a healthy community culture within the residence, particularly regarding the celebration of diversity and participation within the residence, regarding community interaction
• Create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and student success
• Provide support for academic, medical, emotional, psychological, and social care to ensure each student's personal growth, development, and stability.
• Promote a sense of community for students where they take responsibility for their well-being and their fellow students.
• Support and refer students to the relevant academic departments, UFS and Student Affairs support departments for necessary aid on campus.
•  Act as a role model at all times.

Policy and compliance management

• Ensure the application of policies as conveyed by Student Affairs and Housing and Residence Affairs Departments.
• Implement general UFS policy and relevant department policy and guidelines.
• Ensure that the residents have a proper disciplinary code that fits the student regulations of the university and one that meets value-driven management standards.
• Manage disciplinary incidents in terms of residential students as well as inculcate values amongst the students regarding the disciplinary structure of the residence.
• In collaboration with the Residence Committee, refer disciplinary incidents within the residence to the Student Disciplinary Committee of the University.
• Manage and report other incidents within the residence.
• Implement Residence Placement Policy regarding integration, room allocations, etc.
• Revise student disciplinary procedures.
• Monitor minor offenses, penalties, and the disciplinary committee for severe offenses.
• Handle appeals against penalties issued by the residence committee.
• Conduct confidential conversations with students after serious transgression.
• Participate in mediation and coaching and liaise with the HOD to resolve disciplinary matters.
• Refer level three contraventions to HOD.

Inherent requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a university residence or Student Affairs Environment.

Recommendations:

• A postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 8 will be advantageous.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the student disciplinary process.
• Knowledge of residence management and policies.
• Understanding trends in Higher Education.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Conflict resolution and mediation.

Closing date:
29 October 2026

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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