Vacancies at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach the following at undergraduate or postgraduate level: Construction and Detail Design, together with a lecture-based module/s such as Professional Practice, Computer Aided Design, Computer Rendering and/or History/Theory of Architecture.
• Co-ordinate Professional Practise related modules. 
• Conduct Research.
• Mentor students toward design dissertation.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• M. Arch (professional) degree on NQF Level 9 (contract position until registered for a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Architecture).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an architect.
• Professional design and construction portfolio.

Recommendations:

• Research interest in one or more of the following areas: architectural design, construction, professional practice, architectural history/theory.
• Registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (or similar).

Competencies
Key Competencies required:

Result Orientated:

• The ability tcope with frequently changing environment and tadapt tevolving situations. 
• The ability tbe reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability tbe creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen:

• Proficient in using CAD software. 

Leading:

• The ability tbe cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people twork together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability tinteract with others and establish personal connections with people.

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Duties and responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Assist the Director: SCD in managing and monitoring administrative tasks and day-to-day professional processes at departmental and institutional levels.
• Enhance the UFS multi-campus management strategy.
• Responsible for policy development, review, and implementation.
• Participate in the strategic planning processes of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Responsible for Institutional collaborations and consultations and institutional and inter-departmental committees’ participation.
• Act according to the ethical guidelines set out by the HPCSA.
• Manage the UFS SADAG Careline.
• Develop training workshops for departmental personnel and interns.
• Liaise with university departments, management, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist the Director: SCD with team building and maintenance of internal personnel wellness.
• Market Student Counselling & Development services.
• Responsible for continuous Professional Development and Training.
• Responsible for external relations.
• Write reports.

Financial Management

• Cooperate with the continuation of efforts to optimise the third-stream income of SCD.
• Assist with the management of the SCD budget.

Projects, Supervision and Research 

• Train and provide supervision of student counsellors, counselling psychology interns and student psychometrists (as applicable). 
• Assist with compiling the annual internship programme for SCD. 
• Manage workshops and update coordinator content and presentations. 
• Monitor published products and marketing material: Article writing, graphic designing and branding approval. 
• Perform ad hoc duties: Appeals committee, Social Support Services Forum, as determined in consultation with Director. 
• Assist with statistics in terms of SCD service delivery and highlighting trends. 

Psychological Interventions 

• Provide Individual/Group Counselling. 
• Provide Career Counselling (Testing, intake- and feedback sessions). 
• Arrange workshops. 
• Act as Programme leader for a programme at SCD. 
• Present or attend psychology-related training. 
• Attend to all administrative matters with regard to Psychological Interventions: Process notes, Therapy stats keeping, Report writing, responding to emails/calls, Personnel meetings, prepare for clients/research, Closing off files etc. 

Inherent requirements:

• A master’s degree or relevant qualification on NQF Level 9 in Counselling Psychology.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for at least five years (attach proof).
• Proven experience providing psychotherapeutic services to young adults, including trauma-based therapeutic service delivery. 
• Proven experience in crisis management.
• Proven experience in providing supervision to Counselling Psychology Interns.
• Proven experience in developing workshops or programmes for young adults.

Recommendations:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to function with ease in the university’s richly diverse working environment.
• Competence in an additional African language.

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

Strategic thinking.

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• 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 maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• 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 sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.  
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Closing Date

20/8/2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the achievement of the mission of all faculty-based programmes and initiatives.
• Lead the Teaching and Learning (T&L) portfolio of the faculty by guiding T&L policies, teaching approaches, digitalisation and innovation in the field to ensure the smooth running of all T&L activities.
• Provide guidance towards strategic and visionary T&L matters such as course and curriculum development, teaching innovation and hybrid teaching methodologies.
• Ensure that the General Rules and Regulations of the UFS as well as EMS rules related to the academic programmes are adhered to, updated where needed and communicated to all staff in EMS.
• Liaise with top management through the Dean, especially the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic, CTL, SAS, and DIRAP.
• Continuously look for new T&L needs from the related market, students and government.
• Take co-responsibility with the T&L Manager of EMS for leading the T&L committee and all initiatives in that field of T&L.
• Take co-responsibility with the Faculty Manager of EMS for consideration of any academic administration aspects, faculty rules, and standard operation procedures.
• Attend all UFS T&L related meetings, formal and informal.
• Ensure the application of the quality assurance framework to all T&L matters in the different departments.
• Engage with Programme Directors on quality management aspects.
• Spearhead curriculum renewal and innovation in the faculty.
• Take responsibility of digitalisation and entrepreneurial projects.
• Coordinate the initiation of short learning programmes.

Inherent requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience on management level.
• Proven experience in forming networks and linkages between the UFS and industry.
• Proven experience in supervision of master’s and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven experience in the leadership of Teaching and Learning, such as curriculum development, design and renewal, and assessment.
• Must be appointable as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.

Recommendations:

• A deep understanding of all UFS policies and rules related to T&L, evident in departmental policies developed and successful implementation.
• A fair understanding of the HEQSF, SAQA and DHET rules and requirements and the development of new qualifications.
• Evidence of curriculum development and innovations and staff development within his/her department in relation with new strategies and innovation. 
• Evidence of SoTL or Teaching Fellowship.
• Evidence of the implementation of a composite strategic plan for T&L in his/her department.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the Executive committee of a faculty.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Evidence of inter-faculty and inter-department collaborations.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• The ability to build relationships with and between faculty and UFS staff.
• Identify, train, and develop leaders within the faculty and setting them on a path for management.
• A deep understanding of national and international trends in current, new and emerging modalities of improving Teaching and Learning in SET and higher education.

Competencies
Required competencies: 
Results orientated:

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

Strategic thinking.

• Ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business acumen.

• Quality management of programme delivery.
• The 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 a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions.

• Ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• Ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.
• Established leadership and team-building capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate and facilitate in complex environments. 

Closing Date

20/8/2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Identify and develop current and future research flagships of the faculty.
• Participate and strive for excellence in all aspects of the core business of the faculty but with specific reference to postgraduate studies and research.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate academic direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty within the broader University context.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to ensure the maintenance of all academic standards for postgraduate programmes in the faculty.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to provide effective and appropriate research direction and to develop and implement the strategic mission of the faculty, within the broader university context, with a focus on postgraduate studies and research.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean in the management of postgraduate student-related matters.
• Support the Dean in obtaining networks, partnerships, and new growth opportunities. 
• Take responsibility for securing strategic collaboration and third-stream income relating to postgraduate bursaries and research.
• Take co-responsibility with the Dean to oversee financial management and financial sustainability of research and postgraduate activities of the faculty.
• Provide leadership on the quality assurance of the postgraduate programme offerings on different sites and the need to shift from competition to collaboration, coherence and regulation.
• Provide research-driven leadership in the faculty in relation to research, engagement and internationalisation.
• Participate in teaching, research, and engaged scholarship.
• Chair the Research Committee of the faculty.
• Participate in committees both at the faculty and university level.
• Act as Dean and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Chancellor and Principal when the Dean is absent.

Inherent requirements:

• A Doctoral degree on NQF level 10 in any relevant field of Education.
• Five years’ experience on management level.
• Proven experience with supervision of Master and PhD students.
• Proven evidence of publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• Proven record of research grant applications, management, and experience in third-stream income generation. 
• Superior knowledge of research methodology, postgraduate student support, and management of postgraduate programmes and processes
• Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (e.g., regularly serves as a reviewer for international/ISI/IBSS journals).
• Must be appointable as an Associate or full Professor at the University of the Free State.

Recommendation: 

• Demonstrate ability to negotiate, collaborate, communicate and facilitate in complex environments.
• Proven academic stature and research record.
• Knowledgeable about the functioning of the Executive Committee of a faculty.
• Ability to set an overall strategy and drive process improvement.
• Established research leadership and research team-building capacity.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Competencies
Required competencies:
Results Orientated: 

• 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 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.
• Quality management of programme delivery.

Leading: 

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.

Closing Date

20/8/2023

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Duties and responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate strategic international partnerships.
• Provide specialised services to international staff and students of the UFS and ensure their compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide international scholarships and opportunities for UFS students.
• In consultation with the Directorate for Research Development, provide and facilitate international funding opportunities for UFS staff.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the government, embassies in South Africa, science councils and funding agencies.
• Conduct research on internationalisation.
• Provide strategic and operational direction and action for the full spectrum of activities associated with the internationalisation agenda aligned to Vision 130 of the University of the Free State.
• Develop and implement plans to strengthen the internationalisation of the University of the Free State to realise its vision of being a research-led university.
• Manage the operational planning and effective utilisation of all available resources (physical, human and financial) to ensure the university's mandate and strategic direction are successfully understood and implemented.
• Oversee the coordinated approach of a broad range of interrelated programmes and services as they apply to international students.
• Represent the UFS where applicable and on committees and agencies as required.

Inherent Job Requirements

• A master’s degree on NQF Level 9 or equivalent.
• Minimum of eight years’ relevant working experience relating to most of the duties and responsibilities, of which at least five years should be in a managerial capacity.
• Proven international exposure to the higher-education or research environment of other countries.
• Preparedness to travel internationally.

Recommendations

• ​​​​​​​A doctoral degree on NQF Level 10.
• Leadership experience in the internationalisation of the higher-education environment.
• A proven track record of acquiring funding.
• International project leadership and management experience.
• A valid driver’s license.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

Results orientation:

• 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.
• The ability to apply the principles of scientific diplomacy.
• The capability to develop strategy and operationalise strategy into plans and projects.

Business acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficiency in using MS Office.
• Knowledge of South Africa’s science and technology system, including the higher-education legal framework.
• Knowledge of the specific governance and policy framework directing the internationalisation of higher education in South Africa, including the Immigration Act.
• An understanding of financial management and budgeting.

Leadership:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations and offer opinions and direction to others.
• The ability to cooperate with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building of coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence, and persuade others.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to be sensitive to and understanding of the needs and feelings of others.
• 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.

Closing Date

3/9/2023

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to and further advance the teaching and research agenda of our soil science section, which plays a central role in the agricultural cluster at the UFS.
• Lecture / teach undergraduate modules in the field of soil science and the supervision of research activities conducted by MSc and PhD students.
• Function as an independent researcher and set up and carry out research activities that lead to relevant scientific outputs and contribute to the wider goals of improving and managing soil resources sustainably in South Africa and beyond.
• Engage with a diversity of stakeholders, including academic collaborators, funding agencies, the industry and government.

Inherent Job requirements:
Lecturer

• A PhD in Soil Science or related discipline on NQF Level 10 (for a permanent appointment) 
• OR
• Master’s degree in Soil Science or related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD in Soil Science or related discipline on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
• 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.

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Soil Science or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s-degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

• Expertise in Soil Science, underpinned by a credible track record of scientific publications in internationally recognised journals. 
• Expertise in the field of soil chemistry and soil fertility is an advantage.
• Broad set of research skills (setting up experiments, data collection and analysis, dissemination of research results, etc), and a flexible mindset to take advantage of the diverse opportunities for soil science research arising.
• Ability to attract research funding.
• Experience with lecturing and the supervision of MSc and PhD students.

Competencies
Key Competencies required:
Results oriented:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

Strategic thinking:

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

Business Acumen:

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

Leading:

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 

Building coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations

Closing Date

13/8/2023