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Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the Institutional Change Office to deliver high quality interventions to advance institutional change across all campuses of the UFS.
• Develop and manage relevant institutional research related to the functions of the Institutional Change Office.
• Manage the daily operations of the Institutional Change Office as agreed with the Director of the Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice.
• Advise the Director of the Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice regarding the effective functioning of the Institutional Change Office.

Inherent requirements:

• A Master’s degree on NQF level 9 in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities, of which two (2) years should be in a managerial capacity.
• Relevant experience managing programs related to institutional change.

Recommendations:

• A record of relevant scholarly publications.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results-oriented. 
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrable ability to command knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.

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 be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in ECD and/or Foundation Phase mainly and general education modules. 
• Participate in the work integrated learning programme of the faculty (teaching practice). 
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of Faculty. 
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of ECD and/or Foundation Phase specifically and Early Childhood and Foundation Phase generally. 
• 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 requirements:

Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 with a focus on ECD and/ or Foundation Phase (for a permanent appointment) 
• or
• A relevant Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with a focus on ECD and/ or Foundation Phase (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant Doctoral degree  on NQF Level 10 with a focus on ECD and/ or Foundation Phase MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).  
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a relevant Doctoral degree. 
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to the teaching, learning and assessment of either ECD and/ or Foundation Phase.
• A formal teaching qualification with ECD and/ or Foundation Phase specialisation (e.g., Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of five (5) year`s relevant teaching experience in a school environment or at least two (2)years  in a higher education environment.
• 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.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journal.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:  

Results oriented:

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

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. 

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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).

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology of Education modules. 
• Participate in the Work Integrated Learning programme of the Faculty (Teaching Practice). 
• Ensure active involvement in research activities of Faculty. 
• Contribute to curriculum development in the field of Psychology of Education specifically and Education generally. 
• 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:

Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Psychology of Education (for a permanent appointment) 
• or
• A relevant Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Psychology of Education (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Psychology of Education MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a relevant Doctoral degree. 
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Psychology of Education specifically. 
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent). 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in a school environment or with at least two (2) years in a higher education or research and development environment.
• 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.

Recommendations:

• A proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required: 

Results oriented:

• The ability to be responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• 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.

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.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and redesigning the curriculum by involving all relevant stakeholders. 
• Assist in developing new learning programmes in consultation with industry and other stakeholders. 
• Assist in taking leadership of the development of short learning programmes in the department. 
• Assist in developing and managing the operational plan of the programme. 
• Assist in providing general leadership and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme. 
• In liaison with the Assistant Dean, responsible for financial management (annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds, and financial control), and deployment of the resources needed for maximum benefit to the delivery of the programme with regards, specifically, to student material funds.
•  Motivate and lead employees in the programme to achieve transformation within the programme and the institution. 
• Ensure that the activities of the programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University. 
• Responsible to plan student evaluation throughout the year, book venues and secure an external evaluator. Collect and review in consultation with the Assistant Dean and/or Teaching and Learning office all applications. 
• Follow up and respond to all applications to the programme. 
• Manage the programme’s general email. 
• Provide top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning to ensure practise-based learning and improvement. 
• Assist in assuming responsibility for the academic quality of the programme. 
• Assist in managing curriculation processes of the programme. 
• Assist in managing academic administration. 
• Scholarship of high quality and specialised expertise. 
• Conduct own research. 
• Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of year books, schedules, timetables, etc.
• Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.

Inherent requirements:

• A Master’sdegree on NQF Level 9. or PhD on NQF Level 10 in Education in the relevant field. 
• A full-time, permanent, Qwaqwa based member of the academic staff of the Faculty of Education at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:  

Results oriented:

• 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 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 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. 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach, coordinate, and assess Accountancy modules (Financial Accounting, Organisational Ethics, and/or Managerial Accounting) offered by the School of Accountancy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of your pedagogical approach in facilitating student learning to a diverse student body. 
• Undertake research and produce scholarly outputs in the field of Accountancy.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant research communities, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
• Perform related administrative duties in the School and Faculty.
• Serve as a mentor to students and junior staff.
• For Senior Lecturer, the following additional duties and responsibilities are applicable:
• Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including ensuring quality assurance and that the module offerings respond to the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g., SAICA’s CA2025 Competency Framework) and the changing world of work. 
• Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, master’s, or PhD theses / research projects.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Lecturer

• A relevant master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (qualifies for a permanent appointment).
• OR 
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree on NQF Level 8 (qualifies for a contract appointment: five years during which a relevant  master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• A minimum of three years relevant work experience in industry or teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• A good academic record.

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 with specialisation in Accountancy or a Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy (qualifies for a permanent appointment). OR 
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) holding a relevant Honours degree on NQF Level 8 and possessing a track record of academic leadership in professional programmes or possessing extensive practical experience (qualifies for a contract appointment: five years during which a relevant  master’s degree on NQF Level 9 with specialisation in Accountancy MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position).
• Proven experience in the successful facilitation of learning in the accountancy field.
• Has made quality contributions to the advancement of knowledge within the higher education or accountancy-in-business field.
• Has produced high quality publications or reports in the field of accountancy.
• 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.
• 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:

• Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
• Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
• A commitment to registering for a PhD/ master’s degree in accountancy at the first available 
• opportunity if not yet attained by the time of the appointment.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:  

Results oriented:

• 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and advise the Bloemfontein Student Representative Council.
• Manage and advise Student Governance structures.
• Manage and oversee the constitutional review process at Campus Level.
• Plan and manage annual Student Governance electoral and transitional processes.
• Provide training and support to the SRC, Student Parliament and other Student Governance structures.
• Ensure effective functioning of Student Governance office.
• Manage the Student Governance Office; Student Governance Administrator and three Student Governance Coordinators.
• Create partnerships with Chapter 9 institutions, NGOs, NPOs, Voluntary Associations, Professional Bodies, DHET, and other relevant government institutions.
• Manage professional institutional memberships with regards to the Division of Student Affairs, Student Governance, and Student Development Organisations.
• Manage the development, implementation, and review of induction training processes for Student Governance Structures.
• Manage and oversee the strategic plans of the SRC, Student Councils and Student Governance Structures.
• Ensure institutional alignment of Student Governance.
• Ensure active participation of Student Governance Structures, Student Councils and the SRC in the Institutional Governance.
• Ensure strategic alignment of Student Governance programmes with the Student Affairs Strategy.
• Initiate policy audits, policy review and policy amendment processes.
• Promote good governance practices within Student Governance Structures.
• Execute a policy development function for the office of the Dean of Student Affairs.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate Student Governance and the Division of Student Affairs policies.
• Oversee the development and implementation of internal and external strategic SRC Projects.
• Initiate, coordinate and roll out projects of strategic relevance in the Division Student Affairs.
• Coordinate & manage collaboration projects between different departments of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Manage and administer the Division of Student Affairs Arts and Culture bursary award process and in turn collaborate with Financial Aid to ensure the awarding thereof.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or a BTech degree on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Background in Higher Education and Student Governance Structures.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A legal/policy development background.
• Proven history of policy development within Student Affairs.
• Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level 8.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.

Competencies

Required competencies: 

Results oriented.

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 
• 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.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide statements/balances of entities as required by the Executive Director of Student Affairs.
• Do financial analysis for management decisions within Student Affairs.
• Check all finance-related documents before approval of the Executive Director of Student Affairs.
• Oversee budgets of Student Affairs inclusive of 9 departments.
• Manage all Finance and financial documentation of Student Affairs. Oversee all expenditures of the divisions of Student Affairs.
• Develop an annual budget for Student Affairs in consultation with the Executive Director of Student Affairs.
• Provide support regarding the development of the annual budget for divisions of Student Affairs.
• Financial accounting, i.e. controls, reconciliation and correcting of errors (Regarding invoices, journals, requisitions).
• Monitor and regulate expenditure against budgetary constraints; complete reconciliations for all relevant funds, working closely with the Executive Director of Student Affairs.
• Compile financial reports for Student Affairs.
• Manage and resolve all financial queries that might arise from both creditors and debtors.
• Ensure that financial transactions are transacted in compliance with UFS financial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for checking that advances have been cleared and submitted timeously.
• Assist staff to understand and better manage their finances.
• Responsible for the monitoring of all expenditure entities to ensure it complies with UFS policies.
• Support HOD with departmental budgets to submit to the Budget Register. i.e. Equipment (capital and non-capital), IT (capital and non-capital), and projects as appropriate.
• Handle petty cash.
• Arrange the release of invoices.
• Handle financial administrative and financial enquiries.
• Assist with operations related to Human Resource Management in Student Affairs Process employee Adhoc claims, Advances and Expenses applications.
• Order stationery and supplies when required for the office of the Executive Director as and when needed.
• Assist with invoicing of clients for adverts or services rendered by divisions of Student Affairs.
• Review S&T claims, reimbursements, and advances to staff, and ensure correct fund/cost centres are entered on all forms and sufficient funds are available.
• Monitor and regulate expenditure against budgetary constraints; complete reconciliations for all relevant funds, working closely with the Executive Director of Student Affairs.
• Design relevant financial report templates. 
• Handle payments of creditors and all queries.
• Ensure the required HR appointment forms are submitted timeously Appointment of Adhoc appointments via Peoplesoft HR are submitted timeously. Manage a comprehensive HR filing system.
• Assist with the administration of HR related matters for the Department.
• Assist with operations related to Human Resource Management in Student Affairs.
• Implement and monitor the overall risk management process for the department aligned with the institution.
• Implement, supervise, and assess the policies and processes that pertain to managing the risks faced by the department.
• Provide assurance to the ED regarding the management of risks within the department.
• Provide comprehensive and timely reports to the ED on the state of risk management, including recommendations for addressing risk issues that require improvement.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and mitigation strategies to address risks faced by the 
• department.
• Follow up on the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and report status to the ED.
• Report any material changes to the risk profile of departments to the ED.
• Ensure the risk register is updated with all changes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of (Internal and External) Strategic EDSA Projects.
• Establish a communication approach to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization, on the progress of the project.
• Initiate, coordinate, and roll out projects of strategic relevance in Student Affairs:
• Annual EDSA Prestige Awards
• Student Affairs Week
• Kovsie Open Day
• Annual DSA Strategic Planning Launch
• Any other project initiative from the Executive Director Office
• Coordinate and manage collaborative projects between different divisions in Student Affairs.
• Manage and administer the EDSA Prestige Awards together with the DSA Strategic Planning.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments by following an approved change management process as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Monitor project alignment with the approved budget.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality. 
• Report on and close the project.
• Responsible for other Ad hoc required activities. 
• Collect and disseminate relevant information.
• Coordinate the departments' project activities, deliverables, resources, equipment, and information for effective execution of the project outcomes.
• Translate the project purpose and scope into doable actions and set timeframes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Assist internal project leaders with scheduling and the management of projects.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets for the projects and reporting.
• Analyse project risks, opportunities, and mitigations. 
• Oversee project financial procurement management processes.
• Monitor and manage project statuses by handling any project-related issues that may arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all stakeholders.
• Report to the Executive Director: Student Affairs.
• Make awareness and inform students about the EDHE Entrepreneurship.
• Compile data of students participating in entrepreneurship activities on campus.
• Update students of entrepreneurship activities.
• Inform the EDHE about the annual entrepreneurship competition.
• Identify qualifying students’ entrepreneurs to enter the EDHE competition.
• Support and coordinate students throughout the competition process.
• Encourage, follow-up and monitor the existing business of the students.
• Travel for work-related workshops, strategic plannings etc, / by invite to work related project Purchasing of equipment and furniture for the DSA.
• Support/Cover for the broader EDSA admin team if absent.
• Maintain all HR records; Conduct administrative component of all HR processes for ad hoc appointments; management of ad hoc HR payments; third-party access administration.
• Proactively engage with the Executive Director and HR to ensure that Ad Hoc employment contracts are valid and, where applicable, timeously renewed.
• Manage all administrative processes for the DSA Finance Office.
• Participate in the Community of Practice of Experts, related to the broader DSA Strategy and Vision.
• Create partnerships with the Department of Higher Education and Training and external organisations related to Student Affairs, namely:
• SAASSAP
• NASDEV
• Serve as a conduit between the Executive Director: Student Affairs and the broader UFS Finance Department Provide Strategic Support to the Executive Director: Student Affairs in terms of DSA Finances.

Inherent requirements:

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

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Policy.
• Principles of corporate governance (e.g., financial, communication management).
• Knowledge of IT systems.
• Applicable university regulations, policies, and procedures.
• University structures and services (including academic environment).
• Principles of corporate governance (e.g., financial, communication management) Knowledge of the Procurement Policy.
• Knowledge of Budgeting.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial management skills.
• Computer skills (MS Office, Internet, and Intranet).
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.

Competencies

Required competencies: 

Results-oriented.

• 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 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.

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.