Recruitment Vacancies at University of the Free State

Closing Date

5/3/2026

Duties and responsibilities:

• Clean designated/assigned areas.
• Take stock of cleaning materials and request new materials, as required.
• Pick up and dispose of litter
• Operate hand and power tools applicable to the trade, such as a brush cutter, snapper, blower, push mower, precision cutter, etc.
• Perform irrigation maintenance when required.
• Mark sporting areas, as required.
• Trim trees, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
• Assist in various maintenance activities as required.
• Operate a motor vehicle/tractor, when required, to transport materials and equipment, as
• appropriate to the position.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend meetings with the team leader as scheduled
• Lift, move and manipulate heavy objects, when required.
• Apply/spray fertilizer and/or pesticides according to procedure/instructions.
• Review and inspect equipment/supplies to ensure proper care in the use and maintenance thereof.
• Read and follow safety procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
• Code EB/B driver’s license (attach a copy).
• Experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.

Recommendations:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.
• Experience in operating gardening equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.

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Duties and responsibilities:

​​​​​​Operations

• General maintenance and cleaning of gardens and terrain within working hours.
• Maintain and perform inspections on equipment.
• Abide to daily program/ schedule.
• Follow ad hoc instructions given by line management.
• Follow procedures and protocol.
• Assist with refuse maintenance.

Internal Reporting

• Reporting to line manager – supervisor/driver/team leader.
• Feedback and communication with the line manager.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all grounds/terrain are maintained within accordance with standard procedures and specifications.
• Ensure cleaning of equipment and workspace.
• Ensure safe working procedure.
• Comply with PPE clothing.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Grade 10 on NQF Level 2 (attach proof).
• Experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.

Recommendations:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience relating to the duties and responsibilities set out above.
• Experience in operating gardening equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.

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Closing Date

5/3/2026

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform monthly reconciliation of petty cash. 
• Arrange travel and accommodation bookings for the department. 
• Create interdepartmental journal transfers for internal ad hoc services rendered. 
• Ensure that procurement of goods and services is in line with the procurement and finance policies. 
• Obtain quotations from prospective service providers as requested by the department. 
• Ensure correctness of invoices with respect to all goods procured and services rendered. 
• Ensure goods and services are procured against the correct entities. 
• Verify monthly  departmental expenditure (entities). 
• Generate monthly reports of expenditure per entity. 
• Keep records for finance-related documents (quotes, invoices, PO’s)
• Process invoices for payment.
• Ensure all ad-hoc securities purchase orders (PO’s) are done, e.g. during registrations, graduations, protests, etc.
• Manage the assets register. 
• Balance all daily disc’s sales and paid traffic fines. 
• Create invoices for external stakeholders who make use of our ad hoc security. 
• Ensure that correct and relevant documentation is saved on the SharePoint for each transaction. 
• Perform monthly inventory stock takes. 
• Keep track of all ad hoc events and request PO’s and send journal requests (internal) and invoices (when external).
• Order and issue of stationery and keeping record thereof. 
• Perform regular asset audits and inform the assets division of any changes. 

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4 (attach a copy).
• Relevant experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• Valid South African driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• One (1) year of relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities
• N6/ National Diploma in Finance or Supply Chain Management (attach a copy). 

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the hockey programme strategy aligned with UFS sport goals.
• Manage all administrative functions of the hockey programme.
• Grow participation at competitive, recreational and development levels.
• Ensure compliance and governance with university policies and regulations, University Sport South Africa (USSA) regulations, South African Hockey Association (SAHA) rules, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage the club projects, events and activities.
• Responsible for managing the hockey facilities and equipment. 
• Responsible for the financial administration of the club.
• Responsible for the recruitment and retention of student athletes.

Inherent requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7 in the field of sport management or a related field (attach a copy).
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in Sport Management.
• Safeguarding Certificate (attach a copy).
• A valid driver’s license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Three years of relevant experience in sport management, preferably hockey.
• Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in the field of sport management or a related field (attach a copy). 
• An understanding of the university environment and South African Sport landscape.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Orientate students both in the skills laboratory and clinical facilities.
• Facilitate clinical teaching and learning as well as assessments of students in the clinical learning environment.
• Accompany students in the clinical facility for continuous supervision and support.
• Participate in an ongoing evaluation of clinical learning experiences.
• Monitor students' clinical movements and keep necessary records.
• Maintain a portfolio of evidence of own work and submit regularly as stipulated.
• Perform other clinical duties assigned.
• Participate in assessment competence and remedial support of students.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching of students.
• Apply effective communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills to foster collaboration among students, clinical staff, and patients.
• Mediate between the UFS School of Nursing and Clinical Practice.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing on NQF Level 8 or equivalent (attach a copy).
• Registration with the South Africa Nursing Council as a professional nurse (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwife (attach a copy).
• Additional qualification in Primary Care Nursing (attach a copy).
• Additional qualification in Nursing Education (attach a copy).
• A valid driver's license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Masters in Nursing on NQF level 9 (attach a copy).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an assessor and/or moderator (attach a copy).

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide mechanical assistance to various departments within UFS.
• Research, design and manufacture laboratory (lab) and other equipment in collaboration with lecturers and postgraduate students.
• Maintenance and repair of various lab equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.
• Upgrades to older equipment.
• Drawing and design using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), for example, Solid Works.
• Programming of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines (Mill / Lath / Plasma / Waterjet / Laser).
• General administration, including but not limited to keeping of time sheets and records of services.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Completed trade as Tool Maker (Red Seal)(attach a copy).
• A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in a mechanical environment.
• Competent in programming and working on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
• Competent in Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding.
• Valid driver's license (attach copy)

Recommendations:

• ​​​​​​​Five (5) years' relevant experience working as a toolmaker in a tool room.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Public/Municipal financial management, as well as supply chain management and logistics.
• Perform academic administration of undergraduate and postgraduate modules pertaining to learning, teaching, research and assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the department and faculty.
• Provide study leadership at a postgraduate level
• Participate in additional academic activities including, but not limited to, presentation of research papers at national and/or international conferences, as well as involvement in departmental/faculty activities.
• Perform general administration duties as applicable at university level.

Inherent requirements:

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Public Administration and Management, passed with a minimum of 70% (please attach academic record).
• Registered PhD candidate (please attach proof) or indicate intention to register within the first year of the appointment with clear evidence of research focused on the above-stated specialisations. 

Recommendations:

• A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management.
• Sound knowledge of the South African Public Administration and Management environment, with a focus on public/municipal financial management, as well as supply chain management and
• logistics.
• Sound knowledge of the South African public sector environment with a focus on public/municipal financial management, as well as supply chain management and logistics.

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Conduct qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research across the SANRAL Chair’s niche areas.
• Take responsibility for data analysis and write-up of research reports on assigned projects within the SANRAL Chair
• Generate at least two (2) accredited research outputs as a lead author annually.
• Co-lead in designing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the SANRAL Chair’s research, intervention, and post-graduate training projects.
• Contribute to resource mobilisation and internationalisation of the SANRAL Chair’s research and scholarship
• Co-lead and support research assistants, postgraduate students, and/or research interns in the SANRAL Chair.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Actively participate in engaged scholarship, policy advocacy and academic citizenship as related to the SANRAL Chair’s niche areas.
• Work in a team with colleagues within the SANRAL Chair and the Faculty of Education.
• Contribute to achieving the strategic, academic, and operational objectives of the SANRAL Chair and the Faculty of Education.

Inherent requirements:

• A doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools. 

or

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools AND enrolled for a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools. 
• Candidates must submit proof of registration for a doctoral degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools (attach a copy).
• Candidates should submit an abstract of their thesis (or dissertation) to indicate relevance to Curriculum/Instructional Leadership in schools specifically (attach a copy).
• A formal teaching qualification (e.g. Diploma in Education or Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent in Physical Sciences/Life Sciences/Natural Sciences in schools as one of the major subjects (attach a copy). 
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in a school 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:

• Evidence of publications in accredited journals
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a principal or deputy principal.
• Experience in high-impact engaged scholarship activities within communities

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the curriculation processes of the department.
• Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders.
• Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Programme.
• Provide general leadership in the Programme and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme.
• Ensure that the activities of the Programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Programme.
• Manage the academic administration of the Programme.
• Ensure scholarship of high quality.
• Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the program.
• Conduct own research.
• Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Programme.
• Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
• Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Architecture (Professional).
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Architecture at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Good management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to function with ease in the university’s richly diverse working environment
• Strategic thinking.

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Closing Date

2/3/2026

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Provide HIV testing and counselling.
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager. 
• Capture clinical notes on the electronic medical system.
• Quality Control of the clinic.
• Ordering and stock control of medication and equipment for the clinic.
• Handle emergencies on campus.
• Assist with first aid services at sports events on campus where necessary.
• Arrange and assist with awareness campaigns regarding health and HIV on campus.
• Implementation of prevention programs and initiatives.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players. 
• Assist on Bloemfontein Campus with clinical duties where necessary.
• Travel independently between Bloemfontein and South Campus.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in general nursing, psychiatric, midwifery and community nursing) (attach a copy).
• Post basic diploma/degree in Primary Healthcare (attach a copy).
• Valid dispensing certificate (attach a copy).
• Certificate in HIV testing and counselling (attach a copy).
• Completed the Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) course (attach a copy).
• Knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (attach a copy).
• Minimum of two (2)  years’ relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• A valid driver’s licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Own transport
• Dispensing license (attach a copy)
• Previous working experience with young adults/students

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support cultivation, harvesting, transport, storage and processing of medicinal plant material in line with Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP).
• Facilitate training and mentorship to rural communities involved in community-based commercial cultivation pilots and wild harvesting of medicinal plants.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and resource management to community partners to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability of plant materials.
• Be involved and be trained in the African Medicines Innovations and Technologies Development’s (AMITD) ongoing quality control training and in the accreditation process of AMITD laboratories and facilities, with specific focus on International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), GACP, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) systems, and quality assurance protocols.
• Responsible for aspects of documentation and archiving for audit purposes.
• Assist with basic quality control procedures at community post harvesting facilities.
• Contribute to research and development of herbal medicines and other botanical health products.
• Maintain project timelines, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with research protocols and community agreements.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams within the AMITD laboratory, including researchers, students, and partner stakeholders.
• Travel regularly to project sites and field locations across rural communities within South Africa and neighbouring countries.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma on NQF Level 7 or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in Agriculture or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year’s relevant experience, with demonstrated involvement in plant production, rural development, or research projects involving medicinal plants or horticulture.
• Proven experience in community engagement, capacity building, or training delivery, particularly in rural and semi-rural contexts.
• Knowledge of plant propagation – tissue culture, nursery, and greenhouse maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively to rural project sites (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Postgraduate qualification in agriculture or rural development.
• Familiarity with project management tools and ability to monitor deliverables effectively.
• Understanding of indigenous knowledge systems and their integration into scientific research.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary or university-based research environments.
• Multilingualism in some of the South African languages
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills, self-driven and take initiative.
• Experience in community research
• Experience in commercial agriculture and medicinal plant propagation

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Duties and responsibilities: 

• Teach, coordinate and assess Accounting / Financial Accounting modules offered by the School of Accountancy at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop students’ digital acumen and other relevant graduate attributes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation to ensure that the module offerings accommodate the requirements of professional accountancy bodies (e.g. SAICA’s AGA and CA of the Future Competency Framework) and the changing world of work.
• Contribute to advancing the pedagogical practices followed in the School of Accountancy.
• Conduct research and publish in quality journals.
• Attend and present at conferences, research colloquia, workshops, and seminars.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the relevant research community, the accountancy profession, and professional bodies to establish collaborations and partnerships.
• Perform administrative duties within the School of Accountancy.
• Additional duties applicable to Senior Lecturer:
• Perform an academic leadership role in the School of Accountancy, including overseeing quality assurance.
• Supervise postgraduate students with their Honours, Master's, or PhD theses/research projects.
• Mentor junior staff to achieve their academic/career goals.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Accountancy or related discipline. 

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) (attach proof) holding an NQF Level 8 qualification in Accountancy or related discipline. 
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Accountancy or related discipline.

or 

• A Chartered Accountant (SA) (attach proof) holding a Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Accountancy or related discipline. 
• 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.

Recommendations:
Lecturer:

• Possesses practical experience in the field of Accountancy.
• Recent relevant lecturing experience at an institution of higher learning.
• Proven record of relevant scholarly publications.
• Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching/research (attach proof).

Senior Lecturer:

• Possesses strong leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent potential to obtain a PhD degree, if not already obtained.
• Is willing to contribute in a proactive and collegial manner to the strategic projects of the School of Accountancy.
• Is willing to be a member of the management team of the School of Accountancy.
• Membership of professional accountancy bodies related to the areas of teaching/research.

Closing Date

8/3/2026