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.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Promote institutional quality assurance within the UFS to give expression to the UFS Quality Assurance Policy.
• Support, implement and monitor the Integrated Quality Assurance Framework (IQAF) and associated Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide support to the quality assurance of module evaluations.
• Track and support all academic quality assurance activities as well as new initiatives throughout the UFS.
• Administer and coordinate the logistics of quality reviews.
• Coordinate quality reviews and monitor associated improvement plans.
• Support and advice for the student success and retention strategy.
• Report on academic planning and quality-associated activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to faculty teaching and learning managers, faculty managers and deans, to support quality enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure that information about developments in quality assurance in the academic environment, both nationally and internationally, is up to date.
• Liaise with external quality assurance bodies, including but not limited to the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) and relevant professional councils.
• Perform administration and management of tasks of the unit.
• Participate in AP planning and team meetings.
• Fulfil all responsibilities regarding performance management.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7 or a 3-year National Diploma on NQF level 6.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities as well as quality assurance associated work in a higher education environment.

Recommendations:

• Honours degree/Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level 8
• At least three (3) years work experience in a university environment.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body.

Competencies

Key Competencies:

• 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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- 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.

• 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 be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Required Documents

Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
*Certified copies must not be older than 6 months

• 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:
25 September 2023.

Salary:
The salary 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 051 401 9813 or email PhokaR@ufs.ac.za . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 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 : 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) 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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