Officer (post level 10) (Contract appointment 2 years) (2 positions) Job ID 6416

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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).

Duties and responsibilities:
Coordinate Cascade as the Universitys strategic reporting platform.
Contribute to the coordination of the formulation of the Universitys long-term strategic plan.
Keep abreast of institutional developments to ensure an in-depth understanding of the Universitys strategic intent as well as its supporting business model and the concomitant processes and structures.
Contribute to environmental scanning processes to identify and analyse national and international trends to support continued integration and alignment with institutional developments.
Contribute to the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the level of integration of all supporting plans with the strategic intent of the University.
Contribute to the provision of technical support in crafting institutional position papers reports briefings presentations and responses as and when appropriate using Cascade.
Facilitate the various quantitative (i.e. statistics) and qualitative analysis and interpretation of data to promote an evidence-based planning and decision-making culture and effectively steer and govern related internal and external reporting requirements and seamlessly manage all related audit processes.
Contribute to the timely submission of accurate statutory reports to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) using Cascade-generated reports i.e. annual performance plan mid-year performance report and annual report.
Collaborate with other DIRAP units to ensure accurate and timeous monitoring of institutional performance against the annual performance plan on the Cascade Reporting Platform.
Contribute to the coordination of the Cascade Reporting Platform for reporting institutional performance against the annual performance plan.
Contribute towards promoting the Cascade Reporting Platform across the University.
Contribute to the professionalisation of DIRAP as an academic support service.

Inherent requirements:
Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in broader social sciences (including the Humanities Law Education and Economic and Management Sciences).
A minimum of one (1) year of working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:
A minimum of four (4) years work experience in the South African higher education environment.
Knowledge of university systems policies procedures.

Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- 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.
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 negotiate sell influence and to persuade others.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:
01 June 2026 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:
17 April 2026

Salary:
The annual remuneration package including benefits is R 464 881.91 R 585 370.51 per annum depending on the budget available for the position relevant work experience and qualifications.

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 me at or email ator . Additionally kindly contact / 2558 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.