Job Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME, PERMANENT, QWAQWA-BASED ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 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:

• Assist in designing and redesigning the curriculum by involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in developing new learning programmes in consultation with industry and other stakeholders.
• Assist in providing general leadership and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme.
• In liaison with the Assistant Dean, responsible 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 with regards, specifically, to student material funds.
• Motivate and lead employees in the programme to achieve transformation within the programme and the institution.
• Ensure that the activities of the programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Responsible to plan student evaluation throughout the year, book venues and secure an external evaluator. Collect and review in consultation with the Assistant Dean and/or Teaching and Learning office all applications.
• Follow up and respond to all applications to the programme.
• Manage the programme's general email.
• Provide top-quality, research-informed facilitation of learning to ensure practise-based learning and improvement.
• Assist in assuming responsibility for the academic quality of the programme.
• Assist in managing curriculation processes of the programme.
• Assist in managing academic administration.
• 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.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Chemistry.
• A full-time, permanent, Qwaqwa based member of the academic staff of the Department of Chemistry at the University of the Free State (UFS).
• A good academic record.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

• Results oriented:

- The ability to cope set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking:

- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

• Business Acumen:

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

• 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.

• Building coalitions:

- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required documents
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).

Term of office: Five (5) years with the possibility of serving a second term.

Assumption of duties:
01 April 2024

Closing date:
03 March 2024

Allowance:
The Subject Head 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 9810 or email or . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 /9814 / 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.

Additional Information

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