Recruitment Opportuities Available at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Care and monitoring of farm and laboratory animals.
• Managing the breeding of mice and rats.
• Recognising controlled and notifiable diseases and zoonotic diseases and reporting them to the veterinarian.
• Performing vaccination, deworming and parasite control of animals.
• Administering medication via subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, ocular and oral routes.
• Collecting blood samples.
• Conducting euthanasia of animals as required.
• Performing postmortems in cases of death from unknown causes.
• Collecting organs from carcasses.
• Receiving and quarantining of animals.
• Performing activities associated with managing research studies.
• Providing necessary guidance regarding project planning including ethics applications.
• Providing training on procedures to students, staff and researchers.
• Collecting and transporting animals.
• Procuring animal feed supplies and equipment.
• Compiling and reviewing documents, standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Maintaining and operating equipment.
• Cleaning and preparing equipment and animal cages.
• Working on alternate weekends and public holidays.

Inherent Job requirements:

• Relevant qualification as Laboratory Animal Technologist, Animal Health Technologist or Veterinary Nurse with experience in laboratory settings.
• Registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as Laboratory Animal Technologist, Animal Health Technologist or Veterinary Nurse (attach).
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an animal research environment, performing procedures on animals, or in another relevant clinical environment registered with the SAVC.
• A valid driver's licence (attach).

Recommendations:

• Registered with South African Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SAALAS).
• Experience in training of procedures on animals.
• Experience in compiling and reviewing of standard operating procedures and related documents.
• Knowledge of SANS 10386.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, animal care and ethics.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Administration: Evaluation of Applications:

• Ensure all documentation are filed according to the list of required documents for accreditation.
• Verify the correctness of submitted documentation.
• Ensure all incomplete applications are highlighted /outlined for every student address or application.
• Contact all Service Providers with incomplete applications and notify them of the outstanding documents.
• Update the list of all applicants and create a database for those with provisional and full accreditation status.
• Compile an inspection schedule of applications for the accreditation of off-campus student addresses.
• Fill all the inspection schedules.
• Assist with the verification of off-campus accommodation.
• File and record keeping of all correspondence with service providers/ students/ SAPS/ Mangaung Metro and all other parties.
• Request availability of accommodation from Off-Campus accredited Service Providers and update regularly.
• Follow up on updated reports from the police/neighbourhood watch for the specific area.
• Follow up regarding the withdrawal of accreditation by applicants and provide them with the correct information on the reapplication for accreditation.

Communication: 

• Respond and send emails to all accredited addresses managed by Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers.
• Answer the phone; deal with enquiries relating to accredited Off-Campus Accommodation addresses and take massages.
• Liaise with potential Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers, students and visitors as well as answering queries.
• Inform the Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers on the policies, procedures, protocols and directives of the UFS applicable to them.
• Deliver (via email) correspondence and documentation to potential Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers for accreditation.
• Confirm the submission of the application for accreditation by the Service Provider.
• Send communication to Service Providers regarding the outcome of the inspection.
• Set up meetings with the Service Providers of accredited addresses and the Mangaung Metro.

Inspection:

• Confirm availability of Service Providers for pre- and post-inspections.
• Conduct inspections for applicants who comply with a minimum of 90% of the required documents for accreditation as approved by the officer for off-campus accommodation.
• Ensure that all inspections are conducted as per the inspection checklist provided by the officer for off-campus accommodation.
• Compile a report for each inspection conducted and its findings.
• Compile weekly summary report on the outcome of the inspections conducted.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a relevant three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6.
• A minimum of one (1) year relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A valid driver's license.

Recommendations:

• Relevant qualification in Building Science. 
• Postgraduate qualification. 
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience in building inspections.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Experience interpreting building plans.
• Basic knowledge of relevant building legislation.
• Basic knowledge of rezoning / consent use protocols.

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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:

• Record incidents and keep them for evidence purposes.
• Produce a sequence of events reports as and when a need arises.
• Ensure that all security systems function properly.
• Produce preliminary investigation notes for the investigators.
• Operate and maintain surveillance equipment, watching both live and recorded video surveillance footage.
• Watch multiple monitors at once and make notes of any unusual occurrence and report to the Shift leader.
• Work without constant supervision.
• Store footage information for investigation purposes safely.
• Ensure that footage is stored correctly.
• Test the redpolls (panic buttons) weekly and submit a detailed report.
• Monitor intruder and fire alarm panels as well as the CCTV cameras.
• Monitor all CCTV cameras.
• Activate response members for intruder fire alarms.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF level 4. 
• Valid grade C PSIRA certificate.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Recommendations:

• Communication in at least three languages including English.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of relevant security regulations and principles
• Knowledge of the POPI Act
• CCTV Monitoring certificate.

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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:

• Record incidents and keep them for evidence purposes.
• Produce a sequence of events reports as and when a need arises.
• Ensure that all security systems function properly.
• Produce preliminary investigation notes for the investigators.
• Operate and maintain surveillance equipment, watching both live and recorded video surveillance footage.
• Watch multiple monitors at once and making notes of any unusual occurrence and report to the Shift leader.
• Work without constant supervision.
• Store footage information for investigation purposes safely.
• Ensure that footage is stored in a correct manner.
• Test the redpolls (panic buttons) weekly and detailed report must be submitted.
• Monitor intruder and fire alarm panels as well as the CCTV cameras.
• Monitor all CCTV cameras.
• Activate response members for intruder fire alarms.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF level 4. 
• Valid grade C PSIRA certificate.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Recommendations:

• Communication in at least three languages including English.
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of relevant security regulations and principles
• Knowledge of the POPI Act
• CCTV Monitoring certificate.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo trials, i.e., laboratory, glasshouse and field scale, to screen putative disease control agents.
• Assist with soybean and sunflower disease surveillance, diagnosis, and identification.
• Facilitate coordination between collaborators on the research project and related research projects.
• Document and report on research activities and findings through progress reporting, popular media and DHET accredited peer-reviewed journals.
• Data analyses and statistical programming, preferably with R & R-Studio, as well as assisting post-graduate students in learning these skills.
• Supervision of post-graduate research (Honours, Masters, and PhD).
• Identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds for own/group research or scholarly projects.
• Lead and develop internal networks, for example by chairing and participating in departmental and/or university committees or working groups.
• Ensure connectivity and networking with industry and producer partners, for example producing popular articles and contributing to industry meetings.
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers, and professional bodies to foster collaboration.
• Undertake national/international visits to establish partnerships and develop soft skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Plant Pathology or closely related field (e.g., Plant Science/Microbiology/Biotechnology etc.), with strong training in diagnostics and extension, plant disease epidemiology, and/or disease management, obtained in the last five years.
• Applicants must hold a valid South African driver’s license or an international driver’s licence accepted in South Africa.
• Must be based at the Bloemfontein campus of the UFS for the duration of the fellowship.
• Must be willing to register with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or similar.

Competencies

Comprehensive applications are invited, comprising of: 

• A PhD degree in Plant Pathology or closely related field (e.g., Plant Science/Microbiology/Biotechnology etc.), with strong training in diagnostics and extension, plant disease epidemiology, and/or disease management. 
• A letter of motivation, including the earliest possible starting date. 
• An up-to-date CV. 
• Contact details of two academic referees. 
• Record of academic transcripts.
• An example of your academic writing skills, by either providing an article or chapter of your PhD thesis

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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).

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Provide formal teaching of Human Geography modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Provide study leadership at postgraduate level.
• Be actively involved in research.
• Recruit Postgraduate students.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for postgraduate students.
• Source external research funding and forge linkage with the industry.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Geography or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers at both national and international scholarly conferences.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and/or international 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.

Recommendations:

• Proven research record.
• Evidence of experience in grant writing and/or preparing research funding applications.
• Qualification and experience in teaching and learning at university level.

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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:

• Provide support to the design, development, delivery, and management of funding applications.
• Assist with completion of online funding application forms.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into RIMS database.
•  Coordinate the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences ethics applications.
• Provide training and workshops for all Faculty Research Committees (Ethics training and funding applications).
• Develop and maintain the grants and contracts module.
• Test and troubleshoot the system, especially after upgrades.
• Provide support to the development of user manuals and related SOP’s.
• Provide access to funding applications and Human Resources Ethics modules.
• Ensure efficient reviews of ethics applications; ensure applications are processed timeously to avoid applications missing the agenda deadline.
• Provide accurate reporting as required by Senior director to inform strategic decisions.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or a B. Tech degree on NQF Level 7.
• Recommendations:
• Knowledge of Research Information Management Systems.
• 6 – 12 months administrative experience.

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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:

• Distribute and coordinate ethics reviews.
• Provide timeous communication to researchers on the outcome of ethics committee reviews.
• Assist with completion of online ethics application forms.
• Provide training and workshops to Research Ethics Committees.
• Provide support in the development of ethics application forms.
• Capture and maintain minutes of Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC).
• Send reminders to researchers to ensure response to AREC outcomes within the allocated time.
• Withdraw late or non-responsive applicants.
• Coordinate ethics committee meeting agenda.
• Update weekly of research outputs dashboard.
• Provide ethics applications and ethics principles guidance to various stakeholders.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or a B. Tech degree on NQF Level 7.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of Research Information Management System.
• 6 – 12 months administrative experience.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Execute the implementation of the strategic plan of the LIS for the growth of the Campus library service in line with world-class standards. 
• Drive the implementation of long- and short-term goals for the South Campus Library. 
• Plan and ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the following services, based on the teaching, learning and research strategy of the UFS: Circulation, Information provision, User education, inter-library loans, Inter Campus Loans, reading clubs and Best Assignment Projects.
• Provide leadership in developing policies, procedures, and guidelines and ensure compliance. 
• Implement evaluation strategies to measure the quality of library services in order to execute evidence-based improvements. 
• Determine the needs of the Campus Library annually and compile the (operational and capital) budgets for the Campus Library for effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Implement cutting-edge technologies in collaboration with the LIS IT division to offer exceptional experience to the end users. 
• Liaise with academic staff, and the Library Collection Development and Management Department regarding the development of the Campus Library collection. 
• Develop a disaster strategy to safeguard the library resources in case of all forms of disasters. 
• Foster collaboration with faculties, departments and other support departments on campus to enhance the library support for teaching, research and access to resources. 
• Participate in professional development to stay abreast with trends that emerge in the profession and encourage the professional development of the South Campus staff. 
• Delegate responsibilities and direct, integrate and support the workflow of the services in the Campus Library into an effective functioning unit. 
• Administer all the Campus Library activities within budget control. 
• Prepare statistics and related Campus Library reports necessary for monitoring and evaluation of library service. 
• Take overall responsibility for the management and preservation of resources and equipment in the Campus Library, including the maintenance of the library building. 
• Report to the relevant office all faults including damage to property and malfunctioning equipment. 
• Collaborate and form part in the Campus Principal operational meetings and ensure the inclusion of the library and its needs in all campus-level planning. 
• Spearhead the promotion of library advocacy programmes at campus level. 
• Explore new services/technological developments from which the Campus Library could benefit. 
• Represent the Campus Library in internal and external committees where it may be required to serve. 
• Liaise with other divisions in the Library and Information Services, e.g. Library Systems to incorporate best practices. 
• Represent the Campus Library at meetings, e.g. meetings of the Campus Librarians, Departmental Meetings and Collection Development Task Team. 
• Host Campus library events and ensure that Faculty-related events take place through the Faculty librarians. 
• Foster collaboration with the Kovsie Phahamisa Academy to implement the LIS SLPs.
• Develop Short Learning Programmes from scratch, including content, guides and assessment. 
• Develop the rollout strategy for all the LIS SLP programmes.
• Develop a marketing strategy to promote the SLPs.
• Conduct student recruitment.
• Ensure that logistics and support are in place for the roll out of the programmes.
• Liaise with facilitators for the implementation of the programmes.
• Apply for Tenders for Sector needs of LIS programmes.
• Seek funding through grant applications to attract students for the LIS SLPs.
• Execute and implement the programmes.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the programme. 
• Conduct improvement to the programmes based on the feedback received.
• Confer certification and recognition for completion of the programme.
• Keep records of the programme for future improvement purposes.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science on NQF level 7 OR any degree on NQF Level 7 plus a postgraduate diploma in Library Information Science on NQF Level 8.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A valid driver’s License.
• 2024 LIASA Membership Certificate.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of Short Learning Programmes.
• Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 8.
• Experience within the higher education environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Member of/or registration at a professional.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Answer inbound and outbound calls/messages and emails as received via the GPS@UFS communication channels to offer relevant support for students (i.e. Graduation Positioning Support contact centre).
• Support the overall MSDF: Track Your Success project team in the execution of student support initiatives (i.e. student tracking and communication).
• Compile/capture advice and or other student related interaction data on the relevant databases within the MSDF: Track Your Success project (i.e., evaluations/attendance registers, case management system).
• Distribute, and collect/capture data related documentation related to student tracking and support initiatives (qualitative and quantitative research/data capturing and analyses).
• Contribute to the research, and conceptualisation/refinement of student support services and resources.
• Develop, deliver/present individual advising and tutoring support.
• Participate in ongoing training and development initiatives as is identified and aligned with the overall MSDF/success coaching deliverables.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7.

Recommendations:

• Honours degree on NQF Level 8.
• A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience as a tutor, student assistant, and teaching assistant etc
• Knowledge of teaching and learning and student support.
•  Good computer skills in Excel.
• Good communication skills (verbal).

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• Have not participated in any learnership / internship programme.
• Willing to sign a learnership / internship agreement with the UFS.
• Has no formal work experience.
• Not studying full time.
• Must be a South African Citizen or permanent resident.
• Candidate must be available for a period of one (1) year.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students. 
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy. 
• Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters, PhD students, and professional industrial psychology interns. 
• Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration. 
• Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects – this may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints. 
• Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and head of the department. 
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations. 
• Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.

Inherent requirements:

Senior Lecturer

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. 
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level 
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. 
• Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• 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. 
• An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. 
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s 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 

Associate Professor

• A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. 
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level 
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. 
• Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. 
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers. 
• Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal 
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship. 
• An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status. 
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master’s students. 
• A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality accredited national and international journals. 
• Proven service experience as an active member of a national or international scholarly society, committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. 

Professor

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management. 
• Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. 
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of Master’s, PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns. 
• Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
• A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals. 
• Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students. 
• Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences. 
• Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal. 
• An NRF rating of Y1, Y2, or C3 or equivalent status. 
• Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society or committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. 

Recommendations:

• Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment. 
• Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists. 
• Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules such as Research Methodology, Employee Wellness and Labour Relations. 
• Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS word, excel, PowerPoint. 
• Proven skills in data analysis using IBM SPSS, AMOS, PLS. 
• Good command of the English language.
• Evidence of application for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects. 
• Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research. 

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Duties and responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and general management in the following areas:
• Student Academic Services
• Library and Information Services
• Examination Division
• Faculties’ assistant deans on campus
• Other related matters as required to support the campus principal
• Conduct academic planning and development.
• Coordinate all campus graduations.
• Lead and support research development.
• Provide strategic leadership for the Afro Montane Research Unit.
• Work closely with the local community, business, government and other relevant organisations.
• Work closely with various local and international research linkages.
• Utilise knowledge and experience gained to strengthen engaged research initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with deans and the registrar to ensure seamless delivery of service within relevant portfolios.
• Develop and guide a cohort of young academics and researchers.

Inherent Job requirements

• A doctorate (NQF Level 10).
• A proven academic and research track record.
• A minimum of five years’ middle management experience in academic and research management.
• A credible research record that allows the UFS to consider the preferred candidate to be appointed at least as an associate professor. Candidates already on the professoriate level will be required to have these evaluated in terms of UFS criteria.

Recommendations:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of university governance structures and academic trends in higher education.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD).
• 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 Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD) 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 requirements:

Lecturer

• A relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD) (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• Master’s degree in education on NQF Level 9 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development (ECD) (contract appointment: five years during which a relevant doctoral degree in Education on NQF Level 10 with a focus on Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with Foundation Phase or Early Childhood Development as the focus of specialisation.
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development specifically.
• A formal teaching qualification in Foundation Phase or ECD Teaching (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 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 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 proven research record of relevant publications in national or international accredited journals.
• Experience in postgraduate supervision.
• Experience in the teaching of Sesotho Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Psychology.
• Provide study guidance and supervision to final year and postgraduate students.
• Provide clinical supervision to students in the Applied Master’s Programme.
• Initiate and conduct high-level research and sustain quality research outputs.
• Contribute towards creating a strong academic identity for the Department.
• Contribute to programme development and curriculum review within the department and Faculty.
• Participate in community engagement initiatives where possible.
• Perform organisational and administrative duties.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD degree in Psychology or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 

or

• A master’s degree in psychology or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Psychology or related discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• Registration with the Heath Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist
• 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.
• Expertise within child, adolescent and adult assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• A good academic record.

Recommendations:

• Expertise within child, adolescent and adult assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions.
• At least three (3) years registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Lecturing experience in Psychology at a tertiary institution.
• The ability to work and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• Experience in statistical packages (SPPS/MPLus)

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research in the following areas: Livelihood Portfolio identification, Using Indigenous approaches in community-based Research, Inter and transdisciplinary collaborations and innovations, and Livelihood transitions and futures.
• Contribute to social science and or community development scholarship on Afromontane communities.
• Author/co-author at least three (3) publication 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 submitting an annual progress report.
• Initiate projects and seek funding for them. 
• Register and reside as a postdoctoral research fellow at the UFS QwaQwa Campus 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 within the last 5 years.
• Successful applicants may not hold full-time salaried employment during the fellowship.
• Successful applicants must be able to relocate to the UFS QwaQwa campus for the duration of the fellowship. This is a residential fellowship: the successful applicant must spend 80% of her/his postdoctoral period at the UFS.

Value of the fellowship:

• R270 000 annual fellowship
• R30 000 annual fellowship additional research expenses fund.