Programme Coordinator: BA Programme 2 positions) Contract appointment: 5 years)

University of the Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Free State invites applications for the role of Programme Coordinator: BA Programme (2 positions) in the Faculty of Humanities. This is a fixed-term contract appointment for five years, based in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

The appointees will provide academic programme leadership, coordinate curriculum development, quality assurance, and engage with staff, students and industry partners to strengthen graduate employability.

Qualifications

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in a Humanities field.
• Full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the Free State (UFS).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary education level.

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.

Education

PhD on NQF Level 10 in a Humanities field

Job description

Programme Coordinator: BA Programme (2 positions) (Contract appointment: 5 years) (Job ID: 6651) - (2333)

Job Title

Programme Coordinator: BA Programme (2 positions) (Contract appointment: 5 years) (Job ID: 6651)

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State -> Faculty of Humanities -> Office of the Dean: Faculty of Humanities

Contract Type

Contract

Occupational Level

Temporary

Location

Closing Date

4/11/2026

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PERMANENT ACADEMIC STAFF WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE’S FACULTY OF THE HUMANITIES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.
KINDSLY 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 a Humanities field.
• A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of the Faculty of the Humanities at the University of the Free State (UFS).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in teaching at a tertiary education level.

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 carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems

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 be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

01 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

Allowance:

An allowance is payable, which is calculated according to a transparent formula approved by the relevant decision-making structures of the UFS. The value of the allowance is available on request.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 7659 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail] . Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979 / 9813 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.

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.

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