Internship (6 Bloemfontein and 1 South Campus positions) (contract appointment 12 months) Blended Learning Innovation Support Services- BLISS (Job ID 6346)

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Duties and responsibilities:

Provide user support at the Educational Technology Helpdesk (e.g. Blackboard Turnitin Panopto Feedback Fruits).
Migrate content/assessments/activities from Blackboard to Brightspace/D2L.
Assist with quality assurance of migrated courses from Blackboard to Brightspace/D2L.
Provide Brightspace/D2L student training and support.
Provide general project administration and support for the Learning Management System (LMS) migration project.

Inherent Job Requirements:

A Bachelors degree or a B Tech degree on NQF Level 7.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:
The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
The applicant must be willing to sign an internship agreement with UFS.

Recommendations:
Experience in the use of Blackboard as a Teaching Assistant Tutor Facilitator or Marker.

Key Competencies Required:

Required competencies:
Results-Oriented:
- The ability to stick with tasks not give up and overcome obstacles in completing ones task.
- 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 be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

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.

Required Documents

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
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:
1 March 2026

Closing date:
27 January 2026

Salary:
The salary is R9 100.50 per month

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email . Additionally kindly contact / 9848 for assistance.

General:
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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.