Job Vacancies at University of the Free State

About the Job

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities

• Create and schedule e-assessments in Questionmark/LMS.
• Schedule participants in e-assessments on Questionmark.
• Download grades and reports on Questionmark/LMS.
• Provide general system administration on Questionmark as required.
• Follow divisional procedures regarding e-assessments on Questionmark/LMS.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of training workshops regarding e-assessment.
• Train students in the use of e-assessment software (Questionmark and LMS).
• Provide data analysis support for various Curriculum Delivery research projects related to e-assessment.
• Prepare and develop e-assessments on Questionmark/LMS, including, but not limited to
• Creation of question banks
• Migration of question banks
• Compilation of report on assessment results, including overall class performance.
• Provide first-line support to academic staff regarding the development of e-assessment activities.
• Follow divisional procedure regarding the development of e-assessment activities on Questionmark/LMS.
• Attend to student queries regarding e-assessment activities on Questionmark/LMS.
• Provide first-line technical support and troubleshooting in the use of Questionmark/LMS.
• Follow divisional procedure regarding the reporting and follow-up of technical problems and troubleshooting.

Inherent Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.

Recommendations

• Post-school qualification.
• One year experience in the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) or e-assessment system.
• One year experience in training and/or research administration.
• One year experience in a higher education environment.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results-oriented.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Strategic thinking.

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

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.

Assumption of duties:

• 01 November 2023.

Closing date:

• 28 September 2023.

Salary:

• The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R211 391. 43 – R354 408.50 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.

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About the Job

Duties and responsibilities:

• Initiate, sustain, and provide quality research outputs.
• Provide research leadership and mentorship.
• Teach and assess postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students.
• Attract external funding where possible.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:
Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Urban and Regional Planning/ Human Settlements/ closely related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• 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 publications in national and international accredited 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.

Associate Professor

• A PhD in Urban and Regional Planning/ Human Settlements/ closely related discipline on NQF Level 10.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s-degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Lecturing /teaching experience.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific area of scholarship.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results oriented:
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• 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 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 negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Required Documents

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:

• 01 February 2024

Closing date:

• 08 October 2023

Salary:

• The salary is available on request.