Programme Director: Governance and Political

Job Title- Programme Director: Governance and Political Transformation (Contract Appointment: Five years): Office of the Dean (Job ID 5884)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Political Studies and Governance- Contract Type- Contract- Occupational Level- Junior Management- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
- Closing Date- 15/9/2024- Description**PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT PERSONNEL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES AND GOVERNANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.**

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- In consultation with the Academic Head of Political Studies and Governance undertake the following:

- The design and redesign the curriculum by involving all relevant stakeholders.
- Develop new learning programmes in consultation with industry and other stakeholders.
- Frequent and continues development and management of the operational plan of the Programmes.
- Provide general leadership in the Programmes and ensure academic coherence across all various modules of the programmes.
- 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 programmes.
- Motivate and lead employees in the Programmes to achieve transformation within the Programmes and the institution.
- Ensure that the activities of the Programmes are undertaken in accordance with 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 programmes.
- Manage curriculation processes of the programmes.
- Manage academic administration.
- Monitor and manage quality assurance of technology and innovation activities in the Programmes.
- Implement applicable governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University.
- Scholarship of high quality and specialised expertise.
- Provide teaching and learning to students.
- 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.
- Serves on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary.
- Compilation of an annual marketing plan and budget, and planning of the implementation thereof in cooperation with the support services concerned.
- Advertise the programmes in an appropriate manner.
- Compilation of marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.
- Involve in the introduction of the programmes at road shows and open days.

**Inherent Job Requirements**:

- PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Political Studies / Governance and Political Transformation or related field.
- Any full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Political Studies and Governance at the University of the Free State (UFS).

**Recommendations**:

- Exposure to programme development and academic advisory services will be an advantage.
- Additional experience in leadership and management.
- Competencies**Key Competencies**:
**Results oriented.**
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- **Strategic thinking.**:

- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- 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 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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

**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).
- A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).

**Assumption of duties**:
1 January 2024.

**Closing date**:
15 September 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.

**Enquiries**:
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