Vacancies at University of the Free State

Research 

• Benchmark international and national with other higher education institutions in the use of various learning technologies.
• Scan the learning technology service provider environment to find possible solutions to address teaching and learning needs within faculties and/or the institution.
• Write project proposals and evaluation reports, as well as prepare documentation for relevant committees towards the use of emerging learning technology at the UFS.

Project Management 

• Overall project administration of ETLS applications and process flow.
• Develop project plans for the evaluation, testing and implementation of various learning technologies.
• Coordinate with various project role players on the evaluation/implementation of various learning technology projects.
• Monitor project progress and adherence to project timelines.
• Implement various learning technology project activities as required per project plans or where needed.
• Provide the necessary support (including training) to internal stakeholders in the implementation of learning technology projects.
• Organise, administer, attend, and participate in project meetings.

Client Relations 

• Collaborate with faculties in understanding learning technology needs, as well as the design, implementation and evaluation of various learning technologies.
• Collaborate with various support services in the design, implementation and evaluation of various learning technologies.
• Collaborate with various external educational technology service providers and other higher education institutions in the evaluation of various learning technologies.

Administration 

• Prepare project documentation for relevant committees and reports.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support for various learning technologies projects.
• Perform daily administrative tasks such as emails, written correspondence and telephone queries.​​​​​

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma / B.Tech degree / Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the use of Learning Technologies (Learning Management Systems (LMS) and/or other learning technology)  
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in project management and project administration.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the higher education environment.

Recommendations:

• Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 8.
• Certification in project management.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

Results orientated:

• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• 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 plan work and to follow plans.

Business acumen:

• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Proficient in using MS Office.

• Good computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be cooperative with others, display 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:

Gardening / General Worker:

• Plant, transplant, fertilizes, apply chemicals, water, prune, and weed flower beds and plant areas. 
• Maintain flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs. 
• Implement detailed landscape plans. 
• Plant and propagate bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable. 
• Pick up and disposes of litter. 
• Assist in various maintenance activities as and when required. 
• Operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment as appropriate to the position. 
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. 
• Irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or sport fields athletic fields. 
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 
• Spray weeds with poison. 

General duties: 

• Attend meetings with the team leader as scheduled. 
• Prepare and repair irrigation leaks.
• Line marking to all fields. 

Inherent requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years' relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Tractor driver’s License / Code 08 

Recommendations:

• Grade 12. 
• Good timekeeping. 
• Willing to work overtime when needed. 

Competencies
Results orientated:

• 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 organized manner.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business acumen:

• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading:

• Ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to be cooperative with others, display 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. 

Closing Date

4/8/2023