Programme Coordinator (Contract appointment: 5 years) (Job ID: 6652)

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN DiMTEC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST. KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

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).

**Duties and responsibilities: **

• Provide academic programme leadership and governance, including strategic planning, programme performance monitoring, resource planning and reporting.

• Manage academic programme operations, enrolment planning, student advising, academic progression and student success initiatives.

• Lead curriculum development, programme reviews and continuous improvement to ensure academic relevance and quality.

• Coordinate quality assurance, programme accreditation and compliance with University, Faculty and professional body requirements.

• Engage with academic staff, students, industry partners and other stakeholders to strengthen programme relevance and graduate employability.

• Coordinate programme marketing, student recruitment and initiatives to support sustainable enrolment.

• Maintain accurate programme documentation, performance data and governance reports to support informed decision-making and effective programme management.

Inherent requirements:

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Disaster Management or closely related field

• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of DiMTEC 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 university's richly diverse working environment.

• Strategic thinking.

• Good organisational skills and administrative abilities.