Job 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.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all academic records.
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
A copy of your drivers license (if applicable).
A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

Make and serve a variety of coffees and other beverages in the staff restaurant to a high standard.
Handle cash and card transactions with customers when required.
Take food orders and collect payments when required.
Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change if the hostess is not available.
Reconcile all card slips with transactions daily and record discrepancies with the assistance of the hostess.
Cash up at the end of the day, with the assistance of the manager/hostess.
Restock items as required daily.
Assist with capturing of all items/products received from service providers daily.
Assist with stock take in all areas of the kitchen and restaurant.
Assist with capturing stock take on the system at the end of the month.
Maintain clean and tidy areas at the counter and restaurant.
Perform other duties as required by Housing and Residence Affairs.
Available to work on weekends and after hours if required.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF Level 4.
One (1) year experience as a Barista.
Knowledge of Point-of-Sale System.

Recommendations:

One (1) year experience in retail cashier or sales.

Job Requirements:

Key Competencies:

Results Orientated:
o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking:
o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
Business Acumen:
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Leading:
o The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
o The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
22 August 2023.

Salary:
The annual remuneration package is R211 391.43 R354 408.50 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 9810 or email at MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848 /9814 / 9813/ 2979 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: https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed per 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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