Programme Director

2 months ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa University of the Free State Full time

Job Title- Programme Director (1-Year Contract): Office of the Dean (Extended Programmes) (Biological Sciences): (Job ID: 5908)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
South Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA
- Closing Date- 1/10/2024- Description**PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT PERSONNEL FROM THE FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST**

**Duties and responsibilities**:

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

- Manage the curriculum processes of the Extended Programme in departments.
- Develop new learning programmes in consultation with stakeholders.
- Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Extended Programme.
- Provide general leadership in the Extended Programme and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programme, including both BFN and SOUTH campus.
- Ensure that the activities of the Extended Programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks of the university.
- Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Extended Programme.
- Manage the academic administration of the Extended Programme.
- Ensure scholarship of high quality.
- Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Extended Programmes, including both BFN and SOUTH campus.
- Conduct own research.
- Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Extended Programmes on both the BFN and SOUTH campuses.
- Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
- Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.

**Inherent Job Requirements**:

- An Honours degree on NQF Level 8.
- Work experience as Academic Coordinator or Facilitator for Extended Programmes or lecturing any module/s in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
- A permanent staff member of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS).

**Recommendations**:

- A master’s degree on NQF Level 9.
- Competencies**Key Competencies**:

- **Results oriented**:

- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- **Strategic thinking**:

- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
- 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.
- Good computer skills (skills use of Microsoft Office software and the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions System).
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Good management skills.
- Good organisational skills and administrative abilities.
- **Leading**:

- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
- **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.

**Required Documents**
- A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
- Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
- A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
- Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).

**Assumption of duties**:
As soon as possible.

**Closing date**:
01 October 2024.

**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.

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