Officer: Family Math Facilitator post level 10)

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 465,000 - 585,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Free State invites applications for a Family Math Facilitator to support Foundation and Intermediate Phase teacher development and curriculum-aligned modules. The role involves training, mentoring, and coordinating Family Math activities on Bloemfontein campuses, with occasional travel for project requirements.

The position requires a relevant teaching qualification (NQF 7), 2+ years in teacher education or programme facilitation, CAPS curriculum knowledge, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification at NQF Level 7.
• Two years' relevant working experience in teacher education or professional development.
• Knowledge of CAPS curriculum for Foundation/Intermediate Phases (Mathematics).
• Experience in developing, facilitating and/or assessing teacher-training or educational programmes.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate professional-development training for Foundation Phase teachers.
• Facilitate and assess the Foundation Phase Short Learning Programme.
• Tutor professional-development training sessions for Foundation/Intermediate Phase teachers.
• Develop and update Family Math training modules and activity materials.
• Review programme modules with the Project Manager and Programme Director.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teacher training

Educational program facilitation

Mentoring

Education

NQF Level 7 teaching qualification

Post graduate teaching qualification (NQF Level 8)

Tools

MS Office

Educational software

Job description

Officer: Family Math Facilitator (post level 10) Job ID: 6674 - (2353)

Officer: Family Math Facilitator (post level 10) Job ID: 6674

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State > Faculty of Education > Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

12/11/2026

Description

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: Family Math Facilitation and Academic Support

• Facilitate professional-development training for Foundation Phase teachers (and Intermediate Phase occasionally).
• Facilitate and assess the Foundation Phase Short Learning Programme.
• Tutor professional-development training sessions for Foundation and Intermediate Phase teachers.
• Develop and update Family Math non-formal training modules.
• Develop Family Math activity materials.
• Review programme modules in collaboration with the Project Manager and Programme Director.
• Align Family Math training modules and worksheets with the relevant CAPS curriculum.
• Prepare training venues and resources for programme activities.
• Provide school-based mentoring to in-service teachers.
• Align student Family Math modules and activities with relevant Faculty of Education modules.
• Facilitate Family Math training for student educators on the Bloemfontein and QwaQwa campuses.
• Coordinate student service-learning activities and school visits in the local community.
• Assess Foundation and Intermediate Phase student educators during classroom teaching sessions.
• Travel from time to time to fulfil project requirements.

Programme Implementation, Administration and Project Support

• Coordinate attendance of participating schools at training sessions.
• Maintain programme attendance records.
• Develop and maintain programme feedback instruments.
• Maintain project and training documentation.
• Administer school feedback reports.
• Capture and consolidate programme feedback.

Inherent requirements:

• A relevant teaching qualification at NQF Level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience in teacher education, professional development of teachers, educational programme facilitation, curriculum development or academic support.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CAPS curriculum, particularly Mathematics in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases.
• Experience in developing, facilitating and/or assessing teacher-training or educational programmes,
• A valid drivers' licence (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• A post graduate teaching qualification on NQF Level 8.
• A working knowledge of active learning and teaching and learning philosophies.
• A good command of ICT applications and digital platforms.

Required competencies:

Results Orientated:

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• 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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised 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 lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

01 January 2027

Salary:

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 464,881.91– R 585,070.51 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 051 401 2258 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail] . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 2876 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: ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.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.

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