Senior Officer Sci-Ed Coordinator post level 9 Contract appointment 3 years Job ID 6113 - Science for the Future

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities:
Facilitate nonformal and formal Physical Sciences and Mathematics training sessions on secondary and tertiary level focusing on teacher professional development.
Develop and upgrade project training material regarding the integration of ICTs in Sciences and Mathematics teaching and learning TPCK.
Coordinate the SciEd Science Education Centre programmes and events which includes:
Liaising with the DBE schools teachers and other interest groups.
Manage the daytoday operations of the centre.
Keeping up the records for progress and financial reporting.
Marketing of SciEd events and programmes.
Financial control over income and expenditure regarding project implementation.
Oversee the training support and mentoring of science communicators at the Science Education Centre.
Do quality assurance of all educational resources including training material and interactive exhibits.
Responsible for upkeeping and maintenance of the physical resources including training venues interactive spaces and indoor as well as outdoor educational exhibits.
Willingness to travel to fulfil project requirements.
Willingness to occasionally fulfil duties after hours and on weekends as the situation demands.

Inherent requirements:
Bachelors degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in the field of Physical Sciences and/or Mathematics teaching or related fields.
A minimum of two 2 years relevant experience in Science and/or Mathematics teaching and learning.
A valid drivers license (attach proof).

Recommendations:
An Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma on NQF level eight 8 or a Masters degree on NQF level nine 9 in the field of MNSTE or related field.
Experience in science and maths outreach programmes.
Knowledge of coding robotics App and website design and maintenance and related fields.
Experience within the highereducation environment.
Knowledge of university systems policies procedures.
Member of or registration with a professional body.
A sound knowledge of the use of 21st century digital technology in the education space.

Required competencies:
Results oriented.
The ability to set high standards establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.
The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking.
The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
Proficient in using MS Office.
Use of ICT in teaching and learning.
Leading.
The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
The ability to be cooperative with others display a goodnatured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions
The ability to be selfassured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

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 qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
A copy of your drivers license (if required).
Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
01 June 2025 or As soon as possible.

Closing date:
23 April 2025

Salary:
The salary 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 or email or . Additionally kindly contact / 9813 for assistance.

General:
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 underrepresented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at : EEA13EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022

The University processes personal information in line with 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 University reserves the right not to fill the post. 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.