Job Description

Job Title
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Occupational Health Nursing) Job ID: 6241
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Health Sciences -> School of Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
30/9/2025
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.

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation). A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals). Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for teaching and learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the relevant field. This includes lectures, tutorials, practical classes (preparation and presentation, assessments and seminars. Coordinate and lecture modules in applicable fields. Provide clinical supervision of students within the applicable field and relevant fields. Provide support for skills development within the applicable field and relevant fields. Provide supervision for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. Contribute to relevant development within the curriculum. Maintain a scholarly profile in an academic department. Conduct research, with research outputs such as publications and presentations of research. Participate in national and/or international fora to share research results. Identify and access some funding sources to support own research and that of colleagues and postgraduate students. Update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialisation. Actively participate in the research focus areas of the Department.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer:

A PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing (for a permanent appointment)

or

A master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Nursing (contract appointment: five (5) years during which a doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Nursing MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). A Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy). Registered at the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse General (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy). An additional qualification in Nursing Education and registered as such with SANC (attach a copy). An additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing and registered as such with SANC (attach a copy). Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities. Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. A good academic record (attach a copy). Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Senior Lecturer:

PhD on NQF Level 10 in Nursing. A Professional Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 8 in Nursing or an equivalent qualification (attach a copy). Registered at the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse General (General, Psychiatry, Community) and Midwife/Accoucheur (attach a copy). An additional qualification in Nursing Education and registered as such with SANC (attach a copy). An additional qualification in Occupational Health Nursing or Peri-operative Nursing Care and registered as such with SANC (attach a copy). Proven experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Nursing. Proven experience in the presentation of papers at national scholarly conferences. Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship. Demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating. Proven experience in supervision of graduated masters' degree students. A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals. Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels. Proven clinical experience after basic training.

Recommendations:

Experience in the higher education environment. Experience in grant writing. NRF rated.
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results orientated:

o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.

o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

o Strategic thinking:

o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized manner.

o The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

o Business acumen:

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

o Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.

o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

o Building coalitions:

o The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.

o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

30 September 2025.

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 2876

or email

SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za

or Recruit@ufs.ac.za Additionally, kindly contact

051 401 9848/ 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:

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.