Job Title : Academic Facilitator Units (Contract appointment: 1 year)
Location : Qwa-Qwa, Free State
Company : University of the Free State
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-10-16
Close Date : 2024-02-16

Job Title Academic Facilitator Units (Contract appointment: 1 year) (Job ID: 5468) Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Centre for Teaching and Learning -> Academic Language and Literacy Development Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Semi-Skilled Location Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 23/10/2023 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:

• Facilitate an academic literacy course, either online or face-to-face, in English for 4 hours per week (1 group).
• Responsible for classroom assessment of subject content and marking (in close collaboration with the module coordinator).
• Assist students with online components of the literacy course, such as the extensive reading programme and the grammar course.
• Keep student records in terms of marks and attendance and other administrative tasks in relation to facilitating.
• Keep a time schedule and meet deadlines.
• Ensure proper written and oral communication with students.
• Maintain good communication with the module coordinator as well as the administrative officer.
• Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems.
• Attend compulsory training sessions, as well as regular teachers’ meetings (either online or face-to-face).

Inherent Job requirements:
Academic Facilitator

• A Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7.
• English at a third-year level for English classes OR appropriate qualification, e.g., TEFL/ CELTA/ TESOL.
• Good academic record (please attach).
• The ability to work and teach online as well as face-to-face.

Recommendations:

• TEFL qualification or appropriate post-graduate qualification.
• Teaching experience in an English literacy programme.
• Teaching qualification and teaching experience.

Competencies Key Competencies required:

• Results-oriented:
• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• 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 carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

• 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.

Required Documents

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).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• 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:
01 February 2024.

Closing date:
23 October 2023.

Salary:
The salary is R401.56 per hour.

Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 051 401 2979 /9813 / 9814 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 : https://ufsacza.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/supportservices/hr/Employment Equity/EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=TjtoXH

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.

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.

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