Programme Director: Communication Science

Job Title - Programme Director: Communication Science (Contract Appointment: Five years): Department Communication Science (Job ID 6200) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department Communication Science - Contract Type - Contract - Occupational Level - Junior Management - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 25/7/2025 - Description PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE’S DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST. **The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.** **Duties and responsibilities**: - In consultation with the Academic Head of Communication Science 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. - Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary. - Compile an annual marketing plan and budget, and plan the implementation thereof in cooperation with the support services concerned. - Advertise the programmes in an appropriate manner. - Compile marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material. - Be involvde in the introduction of the programmes at road shows and open days. **Inherent Job Requirements**: - PhD degree on NQF Level 10 in Communication Science or related field. - Any full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Communication Science at the University of the Free State (UFS). **Recommendations**: - Exposure to programme development and academic advisory services will be an advantage. - 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** **INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED** - 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). **Assumption of duties**: 01 September 2025. **Closing date**: 25 July 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**: **General**: