Job Title
Academic Staff Development Officer (post level 12): Centre for Teaching and Learning (Job ID: 5653)

Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Centre for Teaching and Learning

Contract Type
Permanent

Occupational Level
Semi-Skilled

Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)


Closing Date
29/2/2024

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:

• Support project management of the training and development program.
• Provide logistical support in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of Academic Staff and

Leadership training workshops and events.

• Provide support towards the design and development of material and resources for Academic Staff and Leadership Development interventions.
• Provide support towards the design and development of online portals for staff development.
• Provide administrative support in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Academic Staff

and Leadership training workshops and events.

• Perform a variety of general administrative tasks e.g. answering emails.
• Financial administration.
• Refer all enquiries related to academic staff and leadership development to relevant support structures within CTL and wider UFS.
• Liaise between the Centre for Teaching and Learning, Human Resources and other relevant UFS

structures.

• Liaise with external vendors and service providers related to academic staff and leadership development initiatives.
• Pro-actively market and disseminate information regarding academic leadership development

initiatives within the University of the Free State.

• Provide administrative support to support research in the team.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.

Recommendations:

• Relevant Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree on NQF level (7).
• A minimum of one (1) yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a higher education environment, preferably in staff development.
• A minimum of one (1) yearsxe2x80x99 experience in training and development and/or teaching and learning, including presentation and facilitation experience.
• A minimum of one (1) yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the use of a Learning Management System (LMS).

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:

• 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 fulfill obligations.

• 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.

• 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

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 driverxe2x80x99s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
1 April 2024. Closing date:
29 February 2024. Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R 354,408.50xe2x80x93 R 444,721.26 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 051 401 9813 or email PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9814/ 9810 /297/ 76599 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.