Required competencies:Closing date:Allowance:Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS)Department of Agricultural EconomicsProgramme Director (Contract appointment: 5 years, with the possibility of serving a second term)Job ID: 3671. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FULL-TIME PERMANENT ACADEMIC PERSONNEL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: http://www.Ufs.Ac.Za/templates/vacancies. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.. A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter; . Copies of all academicrecords; . Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications); . A copy of your identity document (ID).. Duties and responsibilities:. In consultation with the Academic Department Head (ADH); undertake the following:. Co-ordinate activities of the Teaching and Learning Programmes for the Department of Agricultural Economics; to ensure that the programmes are undertaken in accordance with the policy and regulatory frameworks of the Department of Higher Education Training (DHET), the University of the Free State (UFS) and the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS).. Take responsibility of the academic quality of the programmes in the Department and co-ordinate changes in the rulebook, prospectuses and other approved material.. Provide general academic leadership in the Department’s academic programmes and co-ordinate alignment and academic coherence across all various modules of the academic programmes.. Co-ordinate the curriculation processes of the academic programmes for the Department to ensure that they stay relevant and meet the needs of the job market.. Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of Teaching and Learning operational and quality enhancement implementation plans of the programmes for the Department.. Manage matters relating to the administration of teaching, learning and students in the Academic Programmes for the Department effectively (such as co-ordination of classes, contact sessions, test and exam time tables, contact practical exams, student orientation and department days related activities).. Provide academic advice in terms of academic inquiries, amendments of yearbooks, schedules, timetables, applications, selection, admission, registration etc. related to the Teaching and Learning programmes.. Co-ordinate the promotion of programmes for the department through involvement in marketing and advertising activities of the Department and the Faculty as necessary and serve on or liaise with the marketing committee of the Faculty as necessary.. Manage the selection, admission and registration of students in the Department’s academic programmes.. Inherent requirements:. A PhD on NQF level 10 in Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Management.. A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Agricultural Economics.. Results Orientated:. The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.. The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.. The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.. The ability to maintain composure and self-control.. The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.. Strategic Thinking:. The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.. The ability to plan work and to follow plans.. The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.. 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 lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.. 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.. The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.. Term of office:. Five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a further term.. Assumption of duties:. 01 January 2021.. 27 November 2020.. 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:. For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7705 /7267 /9848 /9003 or e-**********. 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 committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at https://ufsacza.Sharepoint.Com/sites/supportservices/hr/Resources/Employment%20Equity%20Plan_July2017.Pdf.The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. 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.. APPLY ONLINE:. Internal staff members can log onto PeopleSoft, click Self Service, Recruiting, and Careers to. University of the Free State 2 days ago save job. Get job updates from University of the Free State
