Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE CENTRE FOR GENDER AND AFRICA STUDIES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:

In consultation with the Academic Head of Department (AHD); undertake the following:

• Manage the day-to-day operations and curriculum processes of the postgraduate Programme for Gender Studies.
• Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders where and if appropriate.
• Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Programme for Gender Studies.
• Provide general leadership in the Programme for Gender Studies and ensure academic coherence across all modules of the programme.
• Account for financial management (annual budgeting, financial planning, allocation of funds, and financial control), and deployment of the resources needed for maximum benefit to the delivery of the Programme for Gender Studies in consultation with the Director: CGAS.
• Ensure that the activities of the Programme for Gender Studies are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks of the Faculty of the Humanities and UFS.
• Ensure the provision of top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning to ensure practice-based learning and improvement.
• Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Programme for Gender Studies.
• Manage the academic administration and quality assurance processes of the Programme for Gender Studies.
• Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Programme for Gender Studies effectively.
• Provide academic advice in terms of academic enquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Programme for Gender Studies.
• Serve on the Faculty Management Committee of the Faculty of the Humanities as Programme Director.
• Serve on the marketing committee of the Faculty as necessary.
• Ensure the appropriate marketing of the Programme for Gender Studies.
• Compile marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.
• Ensure involvement in the introduction of the Programme for Gender Studies at postgraduate road shows and open days.

Inherent requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Gender Studies or related field.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

• Previous experience as Programme Director.

Competencies

Required 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 deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

• 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 maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
03 September 2023

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 me at 051 401 9814 or email at or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 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.

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