Programme Director

Job Title - Programme Director (Contract Appointment: Five years): Department of Physics (Job ID: 6213) - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Department Physics - Contract Type - Contract - Occupational Level - Temporary - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 14/8/2025 - Description **PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE’S DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 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 Physics undertake the following: - Manage the curriculum processes of the department. - Develop new learning programs in consultation with stakeholders. - Ensure frequent and continuous development and management of the operational plan of the Programme. - Provide general leadership in the Programme and ensure academic coherence across all the various modules of the programme. - Ensure that the activities of the Programme are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy, and regulatory frameworks of the University. - Assume responsibility for the academic quality of the Programme. - Manage the academic administration of the Programme. - Ensure scholarship of high quality. - Manage matters relating to teaching, learning, and students in the Programme. - Conduct own research. - Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, etc. related to the Programme. - Serve on the marketing committee of the faculty as necessary. **Inherent Job Requirements**: - PhD degree on NQF Level 10. - Any full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Physics 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. - Good organisational skills and administrative abilities. - Good management skills. - Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). - **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**: As soon as possible. **Closing date**: 14 August 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**: