Associate Program Officer (post level 11) (Contract appointment: 3 years)

Job Title Associate Program Officer (post level 11) (Contract appointment: 3 years) (Job ID: 5812) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Semi-Skilled Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 11/7/2024 Description

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.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead and implement various Agriculture projects in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
• Manage projects, oversee day-to-day operations and project execution and implementation.
• Perform administrative duties, including logistical arrangements, budget auditing, and staff and student management.
• Secure funding for future initiatives.
• Facilitate institutionalization of various programs at the university through liaising with the University administration.
• Support recruitment, placement, orientation, training, and management of other program staff and scholars at the university.
• Ensure project specifications are met by resources (scaling up and out).
• Undertake institutional transformation initiatives.
• Ensure efficient and timely integration and functionality of the working relationship between RUFORUM, the University, TVETs, other partner institutions, and other stakeholders participating in the program.
• Participate in monthly program meetings.
• Special focus will be placed on the RUFORUM Project: Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africas Growth and Development, Phase 2 (TAGDev 2.0).
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and present them to the program coordinator and the RUFORUM Secretariat.
• Ensure timely completion of studies by beneficiary students – manage their learning progress.
• Document and publish programme learning outcomes.

Inherent requirements:

• Honours degree in Agricultural Sciences or closely related discipline on NQF Level 8.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.

Recommendations:

• Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or closely related discipline on NQF Level 9.
• Proven experience in African Agriculture and securing funding for agricultural initiatives.
• Proven written and communication skills.
• Evidence of scholarship with internationally peer-reviewed journals in SCOPUS.

Competencies Required competencies:

• Results oriented.
• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and work to achieve success.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

• Strategic thinking.

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organized manner.

• 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 be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
11 July 2024.

Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R421 476.38 – R530 190.63, 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 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9810/ 9813/ 9814/ 2979 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 Policy is available at : EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf

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.