Job Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist academic staff with the compilation, preparation, and organisation of anatomy tutorials, practical sessions, and dissection sessions, including the development and distribution of relevant worksheets and assessments.
• Assist academic staff with the arrangement, preparation, and accurate making of anatomical specimens required for tutorials, practical sessions, dissection, and formal assessments.
• Support academic staff with the processing of marks and the quality assurance of assessments, including tests, assignments, tutorials, and practical sessions, by verifying marks and ensuring the accuracy of calculations and records.
• Maintain the organisation, cleanliness, and proper functioning of the dissection halls, the Anatomy Museum, and other practical teaching venues to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Provide support for research projects related to anatomical teaching and learning activities where required.
• Assist with the practical execution of research activities, including specimen preparation and literature searches.
• Participate in and contribute to the departmental research programme.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 in Science or Medical Science with Human Anatomy as the main subject.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in, or exposure to, a Higher Education environment as part of a multidisciplinary team within an Anatomy setting. Relevant experience may include the preparation and accurate marking of anatomical specimens, participation in dissections, and supporting staff with mark processing and the quality assurance of assessments.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).
• Valid driver’s license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Honours degree in the field of Human Anatomy on NQF Level 8 or Master of Medical Science degree on NQF Level 9 in the field of Human Anatomy.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience working in, or exposure to, a Higher Education environment as part of a multidisciplinary team within an Anatomy setting. Relevant experience may include the preparation and accurate marking of anatomical specimens, participation in dissections, and supporting staff with mark processing and the quality assurance of assessments

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the creation and regular review of the library's collection development policy.
• Apply adaptive strategies using assessment data to make strategic adjustments to collection development policies and practices.
• Manage the selection, procurement, and processing of print, electronic, and multimedia library assets.
• Continually assess the strengths and weaknesses of the library's collection to pinpoint areas in need of - Implementing plans for digital collections' long-term preservation to guarantee continuous access.
• Ensure that the collection upholds ethical standards in the selection and acquisition of content and represents a wide spectrum of opinions.
• Contribute to the selection and acquisition of resources, ensuring alignment with the university’s academic priorities and the diverse needs of its users.
• Evaluate, select, and acquire materials (books, journals, databases, multimedia resources, etc.) that support the academic and research needs of the university.
• Modify collection assessment procedures to stay up with users' rapidly evolving information needs and technological advancements.
• Prepare for the future by providing information for optimal decisions on resource allocation, digital transformation, and collection growth proactively.
• Monitor the spending patterns based on the budget allocated.
• Analyse spending patterns and making recommendations for financial efficiency.
• Adapt to changing financial circumstances, such as currency fluctuations.
• Navigate budgetary restrictions and difficult resource distribution decisions to ensure good practice standards.
• Prioritize other access models, such as and demand-driven acquisitions and patron driven acquisitions, and give priority to purchases that will benefit the university community the most.
• Ensure the budget cycle is forecasted by taking into account variables such as user input on existing collections, projected expansions of academic programs, and rates of inflation for scholarly resources.
• Analyse past purchasing patterns, evaluating the pricing trends of different kinds of goods (books, multimedia), and spotting possible new purchases.
• Ensure that the budget is aligned with the academic goals of the university and the particular resource needs of various departments.
• Participate in dividing the budget among several categories (such as, journals, electronic resources, databases and special collections) and take the need into account for adaptability in the face of unforeseen circumstances, such as sales of essential resources or new demands in research; bargain with publishers and vendors to get the best terms on purchases and licensing agreements.
• Monitor spending in relation to the budget in order to make any required modifications and make sure that spending stays on course
• Generate reports on the state of the budget, spending, and how the library's acquisitions have impacted the funding of educational and research endeavours.
• Conduct selection of materials to the collection based on user needs, financial constraints, and the library's collection development policy.
• Collaborate with faculty librarians, academics and students to ensure that the collection responds to the needs of the university community.
• Apply the DRM (Digital Rights Management) restrictions to electronic resources in line with publisher and vendor agreements.
• Ensure correct authentication processes are applied for the resources to be accessed by the end users.
•  Ensure that high quality acquisition standards are maintained at all times to ensure effective and efficient workflows.
• Ensure that the UFS LIS implements technologies that will ensure that the rise in digital formats, open resources are accessible to the university community.
• Mitigate problems associated with the digital divide and making certain that every user has equitable access to both physical and digital resources.
• Ensure that the collection advances the academic and research goals of the university or other establishment.
• Evaluate the collection's return on investment while taking impact and usage into account.
• Collect and evaluating information on the frequency of material access or checkout.
• Examine the checkout and renewal information to find patterns, trends, and unused items that should be weeded.
• Follow accessibility guidelines to guarantee that both digital and physical collections are usable by people with disabilities as well as by everyone else.
• Conduct collection development benchmarks to find areas that need improvement, compare against industry norms or peer in the sector.
• Report and present the evaluation assessment results to relevant parties to highlight the importance of the library's collection.
• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to learn about new products, terms, and any problems.
• Forge deeper relations for insightful information about the operations of vendors and future goods and services.
• Maintain goals and restrictions, collect usage data, user feedback, and budget information prior to engaging in discussions with vendors.
• Fully grasp goals and restrictions, collect usage data, user feedback, and budget information prior to engaging in discussions with vendors.
• Proactively strive for agreements that foster long-term partnerships and mutual benefits.
• Provide a helpful critique to supplier to prepare them to modify their offerings in order to make them better.
• Ensure full compliance with service level standards for quality service by the vendor.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 in Library and Information Studies, OR any bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma/B. Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7 PLUS a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies on NQF Level 8.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience in acquisitions within Library and Information Services. 

Recommendations:

• Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma on NQF Level 8 in Library and Information Studies.
• Experience within the higher education environment
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures
• Member of a or registration at a professional body (eg., LIASA)(attach a copy).

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Duties and responsibilities:

Operational & Strategic Support:

• Coordinate and monitor institutional student governance and Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture projects at the South Campus, as assigned by the Deputy Director.
• Serve as the primary institutional liaison between the Institutional Student Representative Council (ISRC) and its co-governance structures (Institutional Student Parliament (ISP), Institutional Student Court (ISC), and the Deputy Director on operational issues.
• Collaborate with the Student Governance Office (SGO) managers, coordinate the review of the ISRC Constitution, Code of Conduct, and various policies, SOPs, and guidelines in the Student Governance environment.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director, coordinate the review of policies, guidelines, protocols,
• and related governance frameworks across the Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture environment.
• Develop project frameworks, implementation plans, timelines, and progress reports for institutional projects.
• Track deliverables, risks, and outcomes of institutional projects and report to the Deputy Director.
• Work collaboratively with SGO Managers to address institutional operational gaps impacting the successful implementation of the student governance strategy.
• Manage and oversee the ISGO website and social media platforms to enhance visibility and communication with student governance structures.
• Monitor institutional climate trends and advise the Deputy Director on potential risk factors that may trigger student dissatisfaction or protest and propose proactive mediation and resolution mechanisms.

Student Engagement & Communication:

• Orient and capacitate ISRC members on institutional engagement protocols and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate annual "ISRC Meet and Greet" sessions with key internal stakeholders, including the Executive Management Committee (EMC) and the DSASAC Senior Leadership Group (SLG).
• Guide the ISRC in accessing and utilising institutional information systems (e.g., PowerHEDA) to enhance evidence-based engagement.
• Facilitate structured engagements between the ISRC and its sub-structures to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Coordinate engagements between the ISRC and relevant university departments to address and resolve institutional matters.
• Maintain accurate records of resolutions and commitments arising from engagements between the ISRC and University Management.
• Support the ISRC in planning and delivering the annual State of Institutional Address (SIA) to report on progress in advancing student and institutional priorities.
• Develop sustainable communication and engagement mechanisms to strengthen ISRC interaction with sub-structures and the broader student body.
• Foster ISRC engagement and participation in sectoral student structures, such as the South African Union of Students (SAUS).

Project Monitor & Support:

• Receive the ISRC's Plan of Action (POA), review it and submit to the Deputy Director for approval.
• Provide structured administrative and coordination support to the ISRC and its co-governance structures.
• Serve as the institutional liaison on ISRC-led strategic projects (e.g., the lmbewu Legacy Fund) to ensure continuity beyond student leadership transitions.
• Facilitate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of ISRC programmes, projects, and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
• Coordinate the approval processes for ISRC events/projects from the relevant Events Committee structures.
• Monitor the ISRC annual operational calendar, track progress against set objectives and timelines, and proactively obtain feedback where activities are delayed or not executed as planned.
• Compile progress reports and recommend corrective interventions to enhance accountability, efficiency, and impact.

Training Coordination:

• Design, coordinate, and deliver structured training programmes for the ISRC and its co-governance structures, in partnership with the Student Leadership Development Office and other relevant departments.
• Collaborate with the Student Leadership Development Office in the development and implementation of comprehensive Student Governance induction programmes for the ISRC, ISP, and ISC.
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to facilitate specialised governance, leadership, and institutional development programmes.
• Develop and implement a structured support and mentoring framework to strengthen the effectiveness, accountability, and leadership capacity of the ISRC.
• Coordinate logistical planning for all training and development initiatives, ensuring effective organisation of venues, materials, resources, and stakeholder participation.
• Maintain detailed training records, attendance registers, and evaluation reports to assess impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Facilitate ongoing capacity-building initiatives, including annual operational training, strategic planning sessions, team buildings, etc.
• Ensure that the ISRC participates in the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) 's annual capacity-building programmes.

Governance and Compliance:

• Facilitate the annual ISRC elections in accordance with the ISRC Constitution and applicable electoral codes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive awareness strategies to promote participation in ISRC elections across all campuses.
• Coordinate and support active multi-campus engagement to ensure inclusive representation in ISRC electoral processes.
• Facilitate the establishment of the Institutional Student Parliament and the Institutional Student Court.
• Oversee the delegation of ISRC members to institutional committees and ensure the timely submission of the list to the relevant secretariats.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director, ensure that the ISRC Constitution, Code of Conduct, and related ISGO frameworks are reviewed timeously.
• Identify policy gaps for development within Student Governance and review existing policies for alignment.

Meeting Coordination:

• Ensure ISRC members attend institutional committee meetings and participate in institutional programmes.
• Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with the ISRC to facilitate open communication and keep up to date on developments.
• Assist the ISRC in formulating agenda items and submitting them to the relevant secretariats.
• Assist the ISRC in preparing for institutional meetings.
• Assist the ISRC in preparing presentations for institutional engagements, where required.

Report Writing:

• Guide the ISRC on minutes and report writing.
• Develop and update templates that are to be utilised by the Deputy Director and the ISRC for reporting purposes.
• Compile and submit consolidated progress reports on strategic projects within the Student Governance portfolio and the Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture portfolio at the South Campus.
• Receive, review, and consolidate reports from the ISRC and its sub-structures for submission to the Deputy Director.
• Receive and consolidate campus-based strategic project reports to ensure integrated institutional oversight and accountability.

Financial Administration:

• Assist the ISRC and its co-governance structures in aligning their yearly plans with the budget allocated for operational purposes.
• Create and evaluate requisition requests, obtain quotations, and prepare motivations for approval by the Deputy Director.
• Review ISRC requests, approve them, and, where necessary, escalate them to the Deputy Director.
• Reconcile and report of the ISRC financial reports.
• Oversee the use of the ISRC budget, in line with the university's finance protocols.

People Management

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the ISRC, including the allocation of responsibilities aligned to portfolio mandates.
• Supervise, support, and mentor ISRC members to enhance accountability, ethical leadership, and effective execution of responsibilities.
• Offer advisory guidance on governance, compliance, and institutional alignment in relation to ISRC programmes and activities.
• Facilitate structured platforms for information sharing, coordination, conflict resolution, and strategic alignment within the ISRC.
• Manage resignation processes and oversee the reassignment of duties in accordance with the ISRC Constitution and applicable governance frameworks.
• Administer ISRC disciplinary processes in line with the ISRC Constitution, Code of Conduct, and University policies and procedures.
• Identify portfolio-specific capacity gaps and coordinate targeted training and development interventions.
• Monitor and track the performance of ISRC members against agreed objectives and governance standards.
• Promote and facilitate well-being initiatives to support the holistic functioning of ISRC members.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7  in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Governance or a related field. 
• Minimum of two (2)  years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities, of which a minimum of one (1) year of experience should be in a Higher Education environment. 
• Valid Driver’s Licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures
• Member of a or registration at a professional body

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in German (mainly German literature and culture, but if required, also language). 
• Provide study guidance and assess the work of students. 
• Conduct and supervise research and produce quality research outputs. 
• Contribute to curriculum development in the faculty. 
• Participate in community service, e.g., be involved in the administration and conducting of examinations of the Goethe-Institute at levels B1 to C1, contributing to the joint German project at the local TVET College and providing support to German teachers in the Free State and Northern Cape. 
• Contribute towards academic and administrative tasks related to the department and the faculty. 

Inherent requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD or DLitt degree on NQF Level 10 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache). 

OR 

• Master's degree  on NQF Level 9 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD or DLitt on NQF Level 10 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF must be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Proven ability to teach German at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
• 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 journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD or DLitt  on NQF Level 10 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache).  
• Proven ability to teach German at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals. 
• 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 levels.

Recommendations:

• Proven teaching experience in Higher Education. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in German. 
• Successful applicant should enrol for a PhD in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF at the soonest available opportunity if not yet attained by the time of appointment. 
• Member of or registration at a professional body

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules in Community Development.
• Develop and review curricula aligned with national qualification frameworks (e.g. the South African Qualifications Authority standards and the Community Development Professional Board)
• Supervise postgraduate students in research.
• Facilitate and supervise experiential learning, fieldwork coordination, and service-learning components.
• Implement innovative pedagogical approaches (participatory, problem-based, community- engaged learning.
• Publish in accredited journals and contribute to scholarly debates.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to grant applications (e.g. funding bodies such as the National Research Foundation).
• Establish partnerships with NGOs, CBOs, municipalities, and grassroots organisations to facilitate placement opportunities.
• Participate in the Centre’s and Faculty committees, activities, and events.

Inherent requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Community Development or cognate discipline (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Community Development or cognate discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Community Development or cognate discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). 
• Evidence of teaching competence at the tertiary level (or potential).
• 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 journals. 

Recommendations:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Established community partnerships and participation in professional or academic communities.
• Demonstrated curriculum transformation leadership.
• Emerging research profile with evidence of at least three publications.
• Experience in Work-Integrated Learning Supervision.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Design, coordinate, and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Community Development and Gender and Africa Studies.
• Supervise and oversee particularly and experiential pedagogies (WIL) in the program.
• Supervise Honours, Masters, and Doctoral students.
• Participate in assessment moderation and academic administration.
• Maintain an active and productive research profile.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives for AGAS.
• Participate in both Faculty and CGAS governance structures and committees.
• Mentor junior academics and postgraduate students.
• Serve as module and program coordinator where required.

Inherent requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Community Development, Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Experience supervising and graduating master’s-degree students.
• Demonstrate university-level teaching experience in Community Development Practice or Work Integrated Learning and Community Development Theory or cognate disciplines.

Recommendations:

• NRF rating or eligibility for rating.
• Evidence of a minimum of (Seven) 7 peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience supervising and graduating PHD students.
• Track record of external research funding.
• Experience in participatory and mixed research methodologies.
• Policy advisory experience.
• Established community partnerships and participation in professional or academic communities
• Demonstrated curriculum transformation leadership.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate Cascade as the University's strategic reporting platform.
• Contribute to the coordination of the formulation of the University's long-term strategic plan.
• Keep abreast of institutional developments to ensure an in-depth understanding of the University's strategic intent, as well as its supporting business model and the concomitant processes and structures.
• Contribute to environmental scanning processes to identify and analyse national and international trends to support continued integration and alignment with institutional developments.
• Contribute to the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the level of integration of all supporting plans with the strategic intent of the University.
• Contribute to the provision of technical support in crafting institutional position papers, reports, briefings, presentations, and responses as and when appropriate using Cascade.
• Facilitate the various quantitative (i.e. statistics) and qualitative analysis and interpretation of data to promote an evidence-based planning and decision-making culture and effectively steer and govern related internal and external reporting requirements and seamlessly manage all related audit processes.
• Contribute to the timely submission of accurate statutory reports to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) using Cascade-generated reports, i.e., annual performance plan, mid-year performance report, and annual report.
• Collaborate with other DIRAP units to ensure accurate and timeous monitoring of institutional performance against the annual performance plan on the Cascade Reporting Platform.
• Contribute to the coordination of the Cascade Reporting Platform for reporting institutional performance against the annual performance plan.
• Contribute towards promoting the Cascade Reporting Platform across the University.
• Contribute to the professionalisation of DIRAP as an academic support service.

Inherent requirements:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in broader social sciences (including the Humanities, Law, Education, and Economic and Management Sciences).
• A minimum of one (1) year of working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in the South African higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.

Closing Date

15/4/2026

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute to institutional research projects in support of planning, quality assurance, decision-making, and assessment across the University.
• Contribute towards internal discussions to anticipate management information needs.
• Coordinate the analysis of institutional data for university rankings.
• Coordinate trend analysis for internal survey data sets.
• Coordinate cross-departmental statistical data analysis projects.
• Contribute towards the institutional dissemination of research reports.
• Contribute towards promoting the Cascade Reporting Platform across the University.
• Coordinate Cascade as the University's strategic reporting platform.
• Participate in departmental planning.

Inherent requirements:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in Statistics.
• A minimum of one (1) year of working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in the South African higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.

Closing Date

15/4/2026

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct institutional research that supports planning, policy formulation, and decision-making.
• Conduct analysis that improves our understanding of the external context within which the UFS is located (e.g., trends in state funding of higher education, policy shifts, and matric results).
• Process research data into business intelligence by focusing on uniform data definitions, analyses, and the interpretation of information.
• Contribute to research publications. 
• Manage the administration of all research projects and stakeholder engagements.  
• Engage in institutional strategic planning efforts, contributing to the formulation of the University's vision, mission, and deliverables.
• Actively contribute to the University's strategic planning and quality assurance processes, including monitoring implementation, evaluating impact, and preparing relevant reports.
• Participate in planning and team meetings within MIR and DIRAP.
• Contribute to statutory reporting, including compilation of the annual report, annual performance plan, and mid-year reports. 
• Liaise with relevant external bodies.
• Fulfill all responsibilities regarding own performance management.
• Assume responsibilities within the department that may arise spontaneously or as needed, in line with the Assistant Director-level appointment. 

Inherent requirements:

• A Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Higher Education.  
• A minimum of four (4) years of working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations: 

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Higher Education Studies.
• A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in the South African higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.

Closing Date

17/4/2026

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the disability rights unit in terms of research, administration and other tasks.
• Work in collaboration with the dean’s office when it comes to research, administration and other tasks.
• Conduct interdisciplinary research on the relationship between disability rights, human rights and transformation.
• Collaborate around shared interdisciplinary themes related to disability rights, institutionally, nationally, and internationally.
• Assist in postgraduate supervision.
• Participate in teaching in the faculty.
• Author/co-author at least 3 publication outputs per year in the form of DHET-accredited scholarly journal articles or books/chapters in books.
• Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS and participate in relevant activities of the Faculty, the Free State Centre for Human Rights, the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Directorate of Research Development.
• Prepare and present papers during seminars and other research events.

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Open to all South Africans and foreign nationals for full-time research at the University of the Free State (UFS). 
• Graduated with a doctoral degree in human rights in general and disability rights in particular 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 80% of her/his post-doctoral period at the UFS.
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Duties and responsibilities:

Function Communication

• Coordinate internal communication activities on the Qwaqwa Campus.
• Coordinate and arrange photo and video opportunities for news purposes.
• Assist with the distribution of institutional messages to staff and students on the Qwaqwa Campus.
• Provide general guidance to stakeholders regarding internal/external communication.
• Serve on the university’s Reputation Management Forum (RFM) and provide input related to the marketing and communication function on the campus.
• Serve on the Crisis Communication Team of the Department of Communication and Marketing (DCM) and coordinate crisis communication on the Qwaqwa Campus.

Content Curation for Communication Platforms

• Participate in the content Hub of the Department of Communication and Marketing and curate content for the communication platforms according to the assigned portfolio.
• Ensure that content is presented timeously and in a multimedia format to optimise its use on the various communication platforms.
• Assist with the Executive Communication support for the Campus Head for the Qwaqwa campus.

Platform Management

• Coordinate content on the Qwaqwa Campus pages of the UFS website.
• Coordinate the compilation of the Ke Eo Taba! Staff newsletter, including writing and editing content.
• Mange diverse communication platforms, eg, emails and electronic media, to communicate with staff and students.
• Measure the success of internal communication at the Qwaqwa Campus and report on findings to the Assistant Director: Internal Communication.

Project Management:

• Coordinate the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s internal stakeholder engagement programme on the Qwaqwa Campus.
• Assist at public events presented on the campus, eg, Open days and graduation ceremonies.
• Build relationships with community leaders (including inviting community leaders to events on the campus).
• Serve as a member of various committees, such as Graduations, Open Day, First Years Official Welcoming, and events Management, to source relevant information for creation.

Stakeholder Management

• Build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior leadership of the campus to ensure that news and announcements are communicated to staff.
• Work with colleagues across units to contribute to departmental projects.

Campaigns

• Collaborate with staff in the department of Communication and Marketing on the conceptualisation of institutional awareness campaigns.
• Oversee the coordination and roll-out of campaigns on identified platforms on the Qwaqwa campus.
• Support ad-hoc institutional events arranged by the Department of Communication and Marketing.

Resource Management

• Coordinate the costs of Qwaqwa Campus integrated marketing and communication projects against the approved budget and in line with organizational policies and guidelines for the Unit for Internal Communication.

Reporting and Benchmarking

• Monitor engagement on staff and student communication platforms. Analyse and track engagement and feedback, provide regular reports on findings to the Manager: Internal Communication.
• Ensure that research trends in internal communication remain current on relevant topics and report on findings to the Assistant Director: Internal Communication.

Inherent requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/ B Tech degree/ Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF level 6 in Communication/ Journalism/ Media Studies or closely related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Valid Driver’s Licence (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of journalism and corporate communication.
• Demonstrable knowledge of internal communication reporting using analytical data.
• Demonstrable knowledge of communication planning.
• Work experience in the higher education environment.
• Demonstrable proficiency and experience in witing relevant content for digital and print channels/ publications, including design processes (print and electronic).
• Experience in coordinating internal communication platforms in a higher education environment.
• Experience in project management.
• Basic photography skills.

Closing Date

13/4/2026