Programme Director - B.Ed (Intermediate Phase) and PGCE (5-year contract)

Job Title Programme Director - B.Ed (Intermediate Phase) and PGCE (5-year contract) (Job ID: 6062) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Education Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Junior Management Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 16/3/2025 Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION 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.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and redesign the curriculum by involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop new learning plans in consultation with industry and other stakeholders.
• Ensure 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.
• 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.
• Motivate and lead staff in the Programme to achieve transformation within the Programme and the institution.
• Ensure that the activities of the Programme are undertaken under the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• 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 curriculation processes of the programme.
• Manage academic administration of the Programme.
• Monitor and manage quality assurance of technology and innovation activities in the Programme.
• Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
• Ensure scholarship of high quality and specialised expertise.
• Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Programme.
• Conduct your own research.
• Provide academic advice regarding academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc.
• Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.

Inherent requirements:

• A masters degree on NQF Level 9 or doctoral degree on NQF Level 10 within a discipline of Education.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Faculty of Education at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Competencies Required competencies:

• Results oriented.
• The ability to 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 enthsm.
• 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.

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

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (if required).
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
• A copy of your drivers license (if required).

Assumption of duties: 01 April 2025

Closing date: 16 March 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 9814 or email MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 / 9810 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 : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).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.