Job Opportunities at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities

•    Test software against user specification.
•    Interpret user specification to system requirements.
•    Provide guidance and support to peers and subordinates.
•    Provide specialist (second line) user support of UFS applications and root cause analysis.
•    Responsible for access management of web applications and custom systems.
•    Configure and optimise web applications and custom systems.
•    Create and maintain user and administrative guides.
•    Responsible for application implementation, which includes system and web application evaluation and implementation.
•    Match specific application functionality to business requirements with the aim to optimise the use of UFS applications that is in use at the University. 
•    Transfer UFS application knowledge to the training division to optimise the use of UFS applications that is in use at the University.
•    Responsible for request management, including to: 
  •     Interpret business requirements.
  •     Match specific application functionality to business requirements.
  •     Evaluate whether the proposed solution meets the business requirements.
•    Responsible for quality assurance of custom-developed applications, including to: 
  •     Ensure that the developed application complies with the business requirements. 
  •     Recommend improvements in terms of functionality and usability. 
  •     Initial data/content population. 
•    Identify, communicate, track and report on possible impacts, risks and issues, and resolves it in a timely manner.
•    Responsible for the development life cycle to resolve any business-related issues.
•    Take part in the functional and or technical design sessions with the development teams.
•    Resolve application issues and/or liaise with the development team to resolve issues.  

Client Relationship Management

•    Respond to user email and or telephone inquiries.
•    Meet and liaise with clients to identify their needs, organisational goals and objectives.

Inherent requirements:

•    A Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7 in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Science or a related field OR a relevant 3-year National Diploma on NQF level 6 in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Science or a related field.
•    Minimum two (2) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendation: 

•    Two (2) years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:  
  •     Application administration.  
  •     End-user support of applications.  
  •     Quality assurance of applications.  
  •     Service delivery .

   Knowledge and experience of UFS applications, implementation and principles.

•    Knowledge of any of the following types and/or systems:
  •     Content management systems, preferably Sitefinity.
  •     Document imaging software, preferably ImageNow.
  •     Enterprise cntent management systems, preferably Mocrosoft SharePoint.
  •     Customer relationship management systems, preferably Microsoft CRM.
  •     IT service management, preferable ServiceNow     

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Duties and responsibilities:

•    Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Pharmacology research, ethnopharmacology, analytical pharmacology drug discovery and development as well as assist in teaching and training of Pharmacology postgraduate students and participate in all departmental academic programs and activities.
•    Author/co-author at least three (3) publications outputs per year in the form of DHET– accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books. The renewal of the fellowship beyond the first year depends on satisfactory performance and the submission of an annual progress report.
•    Initiate projects and seek funding for them
•    Register and reside as postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research

Eligibility requirements:

•    Open to all South African and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State. 
•    Graduated with a PhD degree in a relevant discipline within the last five years.
•    Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
•    Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant is required to spend 100% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Value of the fellowship:

•    R 230,000 annual fellowship.
•    R 30,000 additional research expenses fund.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Teach undergraduate and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) modules in IsiZulu and Creative Arts Education and other foundational modules in education.
•    Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the faculty (teaching practice).
•    Ensure active involvement in research activities of the faculty.
•    Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Creative Arts, IsiZulu Education specifically, and Languages Education in general.
•    Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
•    Work in a team with colleagues within the faculty.
•    Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the faculty.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•    A PhD in Creative Arts (Drama/ Music/ Movement Studies/ Film Studies, etc.) and/or IsiZulu Education on NQF Level10 (for a permanent position).

 Or 

•    A Master’s degree in Creative Arts (Drama/ Music/ Movement Studies/ Film Studies, etc.) and/or IsiZulu Education on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD in Creative Arts (Drama/ Music/ Movement Studies/ Film Studies, etc.) and/or IsiZulu Education on NQF Level10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
•    A Bachelor`s degree with Creative Arts and IsiZulu as majors. 
•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences. 
•    Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
•    A minimum of five years teaching experience in a schooling context or three-years teaching experience in a higher education context.
•    A relevant teaching qualification.
•    A good academic record.

Recommendations:

•    Proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journals.
•    Evidence of previous involvement in engaged scholarship.
•    Experience in postgraduate supervision.

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Duties and responsibilities:

•    Provide administrative and logistical support in the planning, preparation and implementation of events in the Academic Staff and Leadership Development team(ASLD).
•    Assist in the collection and capturing of academic staff attendance data.
•    Assist in the evaluation of academic staff and leadership development initiatives.
•    Provide general research support towards best practices in academic staff and academic leadership development.
•    Update and maintain information on different academic staff and leadership development Blackboard organisations.
•    Provide general administrative support within the Academic staff and leadership development team.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•    B-degree on NQF level 7 in Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Education.

Recommendations:

•    Postgraduate qualification in Industrial Psychology/Psychology/Education with a specific focus on Training and Development.
•    Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g. Blackboard)
•    Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.

The following criteria apply to the selection of potential applicants:

• The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.
•    The applicant must have no formal work experience.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Foundation Phase and/or ECD mainly and general education modules.
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the Faculty (teaching practice).
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of the Faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Foundation Phase and/or ECD specifically.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the Faculty.
• Contribute to leadership and administrative tasks related to the Faculty.

 
Inherent Job Requirements:

• A relevant PhD on NQF level 10 with Early Childhood Development and/or Foundation Phase as the focus of specialisation (For a permanent appointment)

or

• A relevant Master’s degree on NQF level 9 with Early Childhood Development and/or Foundation Phase as the focus of specialisation (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD on NQF level 10 must be obtained in order to be converted into a permanent appointment. Candidates must submit proof of registration for a PhD in ECD and/or Foundation Phase.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis or dissertation to indicate relevance to the teaching, learning and assessment at either ECD and/or Foundation Phase.
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent) with ECD and/or Foundation Phase as major(s).
• A minimum of three (3) year’s relevant teaching experience in a school context or a minimum of one (1) year relevant teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at academic conferences or equivalent.
• Provide evidence of manuscript (s) produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.

 
Recommendations:

• A relevant doctoral degree with a focus on the teaching, learning and/or assessment of ECD and/or Foundation Phase.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals,
• Member of national or international accredited journals.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.