Job Description

This post was previously advertised as Job ID 6085 and 5954. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.
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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).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (HPCSA/SABPP).
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:
Teach Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
Provide supervision to postgraduate students, namely Honours, Masters, PhD students, and professional industrial psychology interns.
Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty strategic plan with regard to research, teaching, engaged scholarship and leadership and administration.
Perform academic administration pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects this may include typing, setting, and marking all question papers and memorandums, recording marks and handling student complaints.
Serve as a member of various academic committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and the head of the department.
Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations.
Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.
Inherent requirements:
Lecturer:
A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management or equivalent doctoral qualification that articulates a Masters in Industrial Psychology.
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentation at conferences and publication of articles.
Excellent research record as demonstrated in the applicants completed Masters and PhD studies.
Provide evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
Senior Lecturer:
A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management or equivalent doctoral qualification that articulates a Masters in Industrial Psychology.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Proven experience in supervising to completion of masters students and, if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
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.
An NRF rating or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
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.
Associate Professor:
A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management or equivalent doctoral qualification that articulates a Masters in Industrial Psychology.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Proven experience in supervising to completion of Masters and PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal.
Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
An NRF rating of C3 or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF C3 rating.
A proven research record of relevant publications in high-quality, accredited national and international journals.
Serve as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels, OR show evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.
Professor:
A relevant Doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management or equivalent doctoral qualification that articulates a Masters in Industrial Psychology.
Proven record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Proven experience in supervising to completion of Masters, and PhD students and if registered as an Industrial Psychologist, industrial psychology interns.
Proven international recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a particular area of academic scholarship (for example, regularly serves as a reviewer for international/WoS/Scopus journals).
A research record of relevant publications in high-quality national and international accredited journals.
Experience as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
Proven experience in delivering keynote addresses at national scholarly conferences.
Experience on the editorial board of a scholarly journal.
An NRF rating of C1/C2 or demonstrate potential for obtaining an NRF C1/C2 rating.
Served as a member of a national or international scholarly society or committee, or agency concerned with research at higher education levels.
Recommendations:
Member of the South African Board of People Practices or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (attach a copy).
Proven lecturing experience in the Higher Education environment.
Proven experience in supervising to completion of PhD students.
Evidence of professional supervision of intern industrial psychologists.
Proven experience in presenting Industrial Psychology modules.
Proficiency in computer skills, e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Good command of the English language.
Evidence of application for funding in (multidisciplinary) research projects.
Demonstrate potential in wider public engagement and dissemination of research.
Required competencies:
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 fulfil obligations.
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 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.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
17 July 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 me at 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 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 : 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.