Job Description

Job Title
Programme Director: Bachelor of Social Science (5 Year Contract) (Job ID: 6227)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Humanities
Contract Type
Contract
Occupational Level
Temporary
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
2/9/2025
Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE'S FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.

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).

Duties and responsibilities:

Development and Management of the Bachelor of Social Science, Qwaqwa Campus

Design and redesign of the curriculum by involving all relevant stakeholders. Develop new learning programmes in consultation with industry and other stakeholders. Frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the programme. Provide general leadership in the faculty and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme. Motivate and lead employees in the programme to achieve transformation within the programmes and the institution. Ensure that the activities of the programmes are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.

Quality Management

Provide top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning to ensure practise-based learning and improvement. Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the programme. Manage curriculum and recurriculation processes of the programme Manage academic administration Monitor and manage quality assurance of technology and innovation activities in the programme. Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.

Provide Academic and Registration Advice

Scholarship of high quality and specialised expertise. Conduct own Research. Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of year books, schedules, timetables, etc. Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.

Marketing of the Bachelor of Social Science, Qwaqwa Campus

Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary. Compilation of an annual marketing plan and budget, and planning of the implementation thereof in cooperation with the support services concerned. Advertise the programme in an appropriate manner. Compile marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material. Involve in the introduction of the programme at road shows and open days. Liaise with authorities from practise, the professions, the private sector, etc where applicable for the purpose of needs assessments and correlation of subject content with professional precepts.

Inherent requirements:

A PhD on NQF Level 10 in a Bachelor of Social Science related or cognate discipline. Full time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Faculty of the Humanities, Qwaqwa Campus (UFS). Appointed at Senior Lecturer level or higher.

Recommendations:

Confidentiality Leadership Enrolment planning Curriculum design and renewal Academic advising Ability to perform tasks with detail and accuracy Computer skills in PeopleSoft Excellent interpersonal and communication skills The ability to work under pressure especially during registration Knowledge of the content and function of the Faculty and University rulebooks
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:

The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

o Strategic Thinking:

The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

o Business Acumen:

The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

o Building Coalitions:

The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

01 November 2025

Closing date:

2 September 2025

Allowance:

The Programme Director allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS. The value of the allowance is available on request.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 or email Seitlhekolp@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9814 /2876 / 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 Plan is available at:

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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.