Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE ODEION SCHOOL OF MUSIC 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:

• Manage all aspects of performance studies in the OSM, on the undergraduate and postgraduate level, in cooperation with the subject coordinators and the Officer: Professional Services (General administration).
• Manage and promote creative outputs.
• Manage concerts in cooperation with the Concert Coordinator of the OSM.
• Marketing in cooperation with the Innovations and Development Manager, and the Concert Coordinator.
• Recruit students in cooperation with the Academic Head, Programme Director and Innovations and Development Manager.
• Manage the appointment of all contractual members of staff in collaboration with the Academic Head.
• Manage the administration of the Odeion Building and premises.
• Manage the maintenance and acquisition of all instruments.
• Provide artistic leadership in the faculty.
• Participate in all faculty management structures.
• Participate in university management structures, where applicable.
• Handle HR-related aspects of the staff members in collaboration with the Academic Head (examples are performance management and motivation for promotion and bonuses or salary notches of academic, performance or administrative staff members.
• Approve leave applications of all staff members.
• Mentor and empower performance staff members and provide career planning and encouragement to apply for funding and staff development opportunities (in collaboration with the Academic Head where applicable).
• Maintain fair working conditions for all staff and consistently apply performance management in accordance with the policy of the university in collaboration with the Academic Head.
• Plan the artistic year calendar.
• Promote effective internal and external communication, as well as effective liaison with the university management and administrative functions.
• Strategic planning in consultation with the Academic Head of Department, Programme Director and Innovations and Development Manager.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Music specialising in performance studies.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Odeion School of Music at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• A minimum of three year's lecturing/leadership experience at a tertiary institution.
• Performing artist with a proven record of creative outputs.
• Experience with regard to the operational management of a music school, including concert management.
• Experience with regard to the delivery of completed postgraduate students specialising in performance studies.

CompetenciesKey Competencies:

• Results oriented.

- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to maintain composure and self-control.

• 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 lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

• Building coalitions

- 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.Required DocumentsPlease 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).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
1 May 2024Allowance:
An 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.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 PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9814 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).pdfThe 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.

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