Job Description

Job Title
Residence Head (post level 9) (Job ID: 6230)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Housing and Residence Affairs
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
5/9/2025
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.

The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

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:

General Management. Student-related management. Development, management and supervision of student leaders. Promote the integration of residence living and learning and value-driven culture. Policy and compliance management:

Inherent requirements:

A bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7. Minimum two (2) years' experience in a university residence or Student Affairs environment.

Recommendations:

A postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 8 will be advantageous. Three (3) to five (5) years' experience will be advantageous. Knowledge of student disciplinary process. Knowledge of residence management and policies. Understanding of trends in Higher Education. Mentoring and coaching. Conflict resolution.
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results orientated:

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

o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

o Strategic thinking:

o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

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

o Business acumen:

o Proficient in using MS Office.

o Leading:

o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

1 October 2025.

Closing date:

5 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 7659

or email

SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za

or

Recruit@ufs.ac.za

. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 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:

EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026.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.