Senior Assistant Officer

Job Title- Senior Assistant Officer (30 hours per week) (Job ID: 5864)- Organizational Unit- University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Department English- Contract Type- Permanent- Occupational Level- Semi-Skilled- Location- Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date- 1/9/2024- Description**Duties and responsibilities**: - Capture, manage, and process all departmental marks on Gradebook. - Coordinate the department’s Learning Facilitators. This includes, but is not limited to, the recruitment and selection of learning facilitators for the first, second, and third-year tutorial program. - Coordinate the department’s third-year seminars and manage registration. - Plan and coordinate the availability of venues for tests and lectures. - Manage deadlines relating to academic staff and learning facilitators. - Liaise with students, academics and external stakeholders. - Provide academic advice to undergraduate and postgraduate students. - Conduct administrative duties relating to the department’s external review. - Manage the departmental web page. - Manage modules on Blackboard. This includes, but is not limited to, posting notices, editing, and setting up online assessments. - Handle public relations within the department. - Manage profiles of the English Department on - and off-campus (web page, Facebook, and print media). - Coordinate, plan and minute meetings. - Administer electronic archiving. - Execute data capturing, data manipulation, and word processing. - Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying and scanning of documents. **Inherent requirements**: - Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4. - Minimum one (1) year’s relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities. **Recommendations**: - BA -degree on NQF Level 7 with English modules up to third-year level. - Experience within the higher education environment. - Knowledge of - and experience with university systems [e.g. PeopleSoft or similar programme and its functions (PS Student, PS Financials, PS Human Resources, Requisitioning, etc.), Gradebook, policies, and procedures]. - Valid driver's license. - Proficiency with Gradebook or similar system. - Lecturing/tutoring/facilitating experience in English. - Competencies**Required competencies**: - **Results oriented.**: - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. - The ability to maintain composure and self-control. **- Strategic thinking.** - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized 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 self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. - The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. - 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). - Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). **Assumption of duties**: As soon as possible. **Closing date**: 01 September 2024 **Salary**: The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R274 509.82 - R344 470.16 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications. **Fringe benefits**: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus, and study benefits. **Enquiries**: **General**: