Lecturer Department of Social Work (Job ID 6387)

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate Field Education
Contribute towards the successful execution of the Bachelor of Social Work Programme.
Teach Field Instruction Modules.
Actively participate in departmental research programmes and postgraduate supervision.

Inherent Job Requirements:

Masters degree in Social Work or closely related discipline on NQF Level 9 (contract appointment: 5 years during which a PhD in Social Work or closely related discipline on NQF Level 10 MUST be obtained to be converted into a permanent position).
Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
A good academic record (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

Three (3) years relevant experience in Social Work Field Instruction Education.
Knowledge of Student Placements and the Social Welfare Sector in the Free State.
Proven research record of relevant publications in nationally accredited journals.
Registration with a professional body (SACSSP)(attach proof).
Member of a national or international scholarly society or committee.

Key Competencies required:

Results Orientated:
- 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 deal with several activities at a time.
- 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 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 make decisions through consultation collaboration and working with close supervision.

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).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing Date
29 March 2026

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:
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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.