Music Programmes Coordinator: Strategy & Curriculum

CUADS UFS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Free State in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Programme Coordinator: Music Programmes (Contract appointment: 5 years) at the Odeion School of Music. The role drives strategic programme leadership, governance, and quality assurance to ensure academic relevance and graduate employability.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, enrolment planning, student support, and stakeholder engagement, with emphasis on sustained enrolment and robust governance reports.

Qualifications

• PhD in Music at NQF Level 10 or currently registered for a PhD in Music at NQF Level 10.
• Full-time member of the academic staff in the Odeion School of Music in the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the Free State (UFS).

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.

Skills

Results oriented

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leading

Building coalitions

Education

PhD in Music

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of the Free State in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Programme Coordinator: Music Programmes (Contract appointment: 5 years) at the Odeion School of Music. The role drives strategic programme leadership, governance, and quality assurance to ensure academic relevance and graduate employability.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, enrolment planning, student support, and stakeholder engagement, with emphasis on sustained enrolment and robust governance reports.