UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE (UFS) VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL (PEROMNES LEVEL 1 – CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: FIVE YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF REAPPOINTMENT FOR A FURTHER TERM) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Rector and Vice- Chancellor -> Top Management Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Top Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 19/7/2024 Description The University of the Free State’s Vision-130 aspires for the UFS to be a research-led, and regionally engaged University that contributes to development and social justice through the production of globally competitive graduates and knowledge. With this Vision, the University of the Free State commits to continuously renew itself to ensure the retention of our vitality and relevance, beyond merely seeking to survive current and future change, the UFS aims to continue to grow and extend its influence and impact locally, regionally and globally. The University of the Free State has seen outstanding leadership, leaders who have, embraced, managed and dynamically led the University through the issues of the day. The University is seeking to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor and Principal who has a clear understanding of teaching and learning excellence, supported by impactful and wide-ranging research, underpinned by innovation, collaboration and inter-disciplinarity. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal is the head of the University, responsible for the academic stature of the institution and its effective and efficient management. The Vice-Chancellor and Principal is accountable to the University Council and is assisted in the management and administration of the University, by the members of the Executive and the senior management team. Duties and responsibilities The Vice-Chancellor and Principal assumes overarching responsibility for: • driving Vision-130 and the University’s strategic plan with courage, integrity and a deep commitment to teaching and research excellence, social justice and the achievement of a transformed institution; • managing the University to ensure that it is locally and globally competitive, financially sustainable, and environmentally and socially responsible; • implementing the University’s strategic, change, and operational initiatives; • facilitating and promoting external fundraising; • facilitating and managing sound policies and practices for the functioning of the University; • establishing, maintaining, and promoting sound relations with staff and students and with key stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally; • identifying and managing the strategic and operational risks to which the University may be exposed; and • ensuring local, regional, and international participation by the University. Inherent Job Requirements A doctoral degree would be generally required and the ideal candidate will be someone who fulfil the following criteria: • Has a distinguished academic and research record. • Recognised academic standing as a Professor or eligibility for appointment to the rank of Professor. • A minimum of ten years of proven high level leadership success at an executive level having progressed through the academic/management hierarchy. • Proven leadership, management and communication skills at senior management level in higher education. • An ability to successfully manage leadership teams, and to empower, motivate and unite staff, students and other stakeholders to achieve the shared objectives of the institution. • Track record of visionary, innovative, and strategic leadership, and commitment to excellence in the successfully developed and overseen the implementation of fundamental change in complex spaces. • Experience of human resources and financial management appropriate to the level of appointment. • Demonstrated knowledge of the funding arrangements for higher education and a deep understanding of the financial health and sustainability of universities. • Proven record as a fundraiser. • Proven understanding and appreciation of the pressures and opportunities in the higher education sector, locally and globally. • A commitment to harnessing technology to achieve the strategic objectives of the University and to support the University in preparing graduates fit for the workplace of the future. • A commitment to sustaining and a track record for further developing a student-centred, transformed, inclusive and multilingual culture for all stakeholders, especially students. • A proven record of well-developed national and international networks that will support growth for the University and its stakeholders. As part of the interview process, provisionally shortlisted candidates will be expected to deliver a short presentation to the Selection Committee and the community of the UFS. Competencies Term of Office: The appointment is for a five-year term with the possibility of a reappointment for a further term. Commencement Date: 1 January 2025 Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package is offered commensurate with similar positions in South African universities. Closing date for applications: 19 July 2024 at 17:00 Enquiries: Please send enquiries to Susan van Jaarsveld at [email protected] Complete applications, comprising the documentation as set out below, must be sent via email to [email protected] before the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • A covering letter indicating how you meet the requirements. • A comprehensive curriculum vitae. • Your vision for the UFS. • Copies of qualifications and certificates. • A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). • Details of at least five referees. Details about the University of the Free State can be found at https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-ufs By applying for the position, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept that the recruitment, selection, and appointment process for the position will be conducted in accordance with the University’s Regulations for the Appointment and Reappointment of a Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and you affirm your commitment to adhere to the Regulations and to engage constructively in the selection process. By applying for the position, you consent to any background checks relevant to your application on your academic background (including, but not limited to your qualifications and verification of your publications). You also consent to checks on your disciplinary record, criminal history, and insolvency status. By providing this consent, you understand that the University may verify the accuracy of the information provided in your application and that any discrepancies discovered may impact your candidacy for the position. Candidates are required to provide a list of referees who can speak to their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Candidates may be required to make themselves available for extensive leadership assessments. The University is committed to the advancement of diversity and to employment equity. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. The University reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed appropriate. The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. How to apply to this job Complete applications, comprising the documentation as set out above, must be sent via email to [email protected] before the closing date. Additional Information UFS Vice-Chancellor and Principal
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 5 YEARS) (JOB ID: 5814) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Middle Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 18/7/2024 Description PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOIL, CROP AND CLIMATE SCIENCES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: In consultation with the Academic Head of Department (AHD); undertake the following: • Manage the curriculum 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 Programme. • 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 requirements: • Doctoral degree on NQF level 10 in Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences or closely related field. • A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences at the University of the Free State. 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. • Good organisational skills and administrative skills. • Good computer skills (skilled use of Microsoft Office software). 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 plan work and to follow plans. • 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. 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). Assumption of duties: 01 October 2024. Closing date: 18 July 2024. Allowance: The Programme Director allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS. The value of the allowance is available on request. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7659 or email at [email protected]or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9814/ 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
ACADEMIC FACILITATOR (25 HOURS PER WEEK) (ACADEMIC YEAR) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT: 2 YEARS): OFFICE OF THE DEAN (JOB ID 5815) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Semi-Skilled Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 15/7/2024 Description KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Duties and responsibilities: • Facilitate the development module in Mathematics in the University HC Programme and BSc Extended programmes. • Assist with assessments. • Monitor the academic needs of this cohort of Mathematics students in collaboration with the module coordinators. • Provide general administrative assistance. Inherent Job Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 with first year Mathematics as subject. • A good academic record (attach). Recommendations: • Experience of open learning/outcomes-based learning and the related methodology. • Experience in the facilitation or lecturing of all mathematics disciplines in a special access program. • Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 7 with second year Mathematics as subject. Competencies Key Competencies: Required competencies: • Results oriented. - The ability to be reliable, 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 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. • 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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. 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). • 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). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible Closing date: 15 July 2024 Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R241 843.81 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits:(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9813 or email at [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9814/ 7659/ 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. APPLY FOR THIS JOB SERVICE WORK (POST LEVEL 18) (2 POSITIONS) JOB ID: 5816 Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Facilities Management -> University Estates Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Unskilled Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 16/7/2024 Description *NB! Preference will be given to White or Indians both males and females. Hard copy applications may be submitted at University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department (Reception: Room S201). KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. 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). • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable). • A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants). Duties and responsibilities: • Operations: - General maintenance and cleaning of gardens and terrain within working hours. - Maintain and 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 - Report to line manager – supervisor / driver / team leader. - Provide feedback and communicate with line manager. • Quality Assurance - Ensure all grounds/ terrain are maintained within accordance to standard procedures and specifications. - Ensure cleaning of equipment and workspace. - Ensure safe working procedure. - Comply to PPE clothing. - Comply with health and safety standards. • Inherent requirements: Grade 10 on NQF Level 2. Recommendations: • Operating Gardening equipment. • Gardening services. • Literate. Competencies Required competencies: • Results Orientated: - 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 plan work and to follow plans. • Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. • 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. Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 16 July 2024. Salary: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 115 087.93 per annum depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 2979 or email at [email protected]or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810/ 9813/ 9814/ 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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