Programme Director (contract appointment 6 months) Department of Architecture (Job ID 6364)
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Job Location:
Bloemfontein - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATES DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.
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.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Manage the curriculation processes of the department.
Develop new learning programmes 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 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 program.
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.
Assist with marketing pamphlets or any suitable marketing material.
Inherent Job Requirements:
Masters degree on NQF Level 9 in Architecture (Professional).
A full-time permanent member of the academic staff of the Department of Architecture at the University of the Free State (UFS).
Recommendations:
Good management skills.
Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to function with ease in the universitys richly diverse working environment
Strategic thinking.
Requirements
Key Competencies:
Results-Oriented:
- 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.
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.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
- Good management skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
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 good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to negotiate sell influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
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:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
2 March 2026
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:
For enquiries please feel free to contact me at or email at . Additionally kindly contact / 7659 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 under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:
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.
Required Experience:
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- Leadership Experience
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