Job Description

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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:
Deliver lectures, tutorials, small-group discussions, and practical training sessions in integrated Anatomy and Physiology, with a focus on clinical application, to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials in Human Anatomy and Physiology to postgraduate students in Medicine and the Health Professions.
Facilitate small-group discussions and practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Involvement in curriculum development and module management in modules presented to undergraduate and postgraduate students in health professions.
Participate in the departmental research programme and postgraduate supervision.
Inherent requirements:
MBChB degree on NQF Level 8
Registration as a Physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)(attach proof).
Clinical experience as a medical practitioner.
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
A good academic record (attach a copy).
Recommendations:
Proven record of teaching Anatomy and/or Physiology-related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Research experience in the clinical field of Anatomy/Physiology with evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication, ideally in an accredited journal.
Proven academic work experience in the higher education sector.
A valid driver's license.
Knowledge of an additional South African language
Required competencies:
Results orientated:
o The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
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 plan work and to follow plans.
Business acumen:
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.
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.
Building coalitions:
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
1 December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date:
29 August 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 or email or . Additionally, kindly contact / / / 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:
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.