Head: Institutional Change Office (post level 6): Unit for...
University of Free State
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Bloemfontein
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KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll.. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Manage the staff of the Institutional Change Office as agreed
with the Director: Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice.
• Manage the Institutional Change Office to deliver high quality
services, including research, to advance institutional change across all
campuses of the UFS.
• Develop and manage relevant institutional research related to the
functions of the Institutional Change Office as agreed with the
Director: Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice.
• Manage the functions of the Institutional Change Office as agreed
with the Director: Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice.
• Manage the daily operations of the Institutional Change Office as
agreed with the Director:Unit for Institutional Change and Social
Justice.
• Advise the Director: Unit for Institutional Change and Social
Justice regarding the effective functioning of the Institutional Change
Office.
• Advise the Director: Unit for Institutional Change and Social
Justice regarding the strategic functioning of the Institutional Change
Office.
Inherent Job Requirements:
• Relevant Master’s degree on NQF level 9.
• Four (4) to five (5) years’ relevant experience managing programmes related to institutional change.
• Relevant managerial experience related to the duties and responsibilities as set out above.
Recommendations:
• A record of relevant scholarly publications.
• A post graduate qualification in the Humanities, Race Relations,
Education, Human Resource Management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
• Results orientated:
o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Strategic thinking:
o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business acumen:
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.
o Demonstrable ability to command knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures.
• Leading:
o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• Building coalitions:
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required Documents
Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Certified copies must not be older than 6 months
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter;
• Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications
(please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign
qualifications);
• A certified copy (not older than 6 months) of your identity document (ID);
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• A service record of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible
Closing date:
31 March 2023
Salary:
The salary scale is available on request.
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:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9810 / 9813 / 9814 for assistance.
General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University
subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment
Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated
groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and
the employee profile of the specific department/ division.
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the
pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity
targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University
and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to
candidates from the under-represented designated groups including
candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available
at : https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment
Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022
(003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH
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its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
and any personal information provided to the University will be treated
as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to
data subjects under POPIA.
The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who
meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that
are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six
weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your
application was unsuccessful
