Contract
Senior Assistant Officer (post level 12) (contract appointment: 12 months) (Job ID: 6394)
Bloemfontein, Free State
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About this role
Employer: University of the Free State
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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).
Duties and responsibilities:
Administration: Optical Scanning
Administration of the optical scanner operations on the QQ campus:
• Communicate and collaborate with academic staff and other support services on optical scanning needs.
• Administer optical card printing, procurement and distribution to academic staff and different faculties.
Administration: Academic Staff and Leadership Development
Support the academic staff development coordinator with the logistics of academic staff development
and internal CTL development workshops or initiatives on the QQ campus:
• Workshop venue administration including booking of venues, venue set-up and venue support
• Financial administration related to the hosting of various workshops and events
Inherent requirements:
• Grade 12 on NQF Level 4.
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) or e-Assessment system.
Recommendations:
Required competencies:
• Results Orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
Closing date:
31 March 2026
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 403 692.54 – R507 169.63per 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 4012876 or email SeitlhekoL@ufs.ac.zaorRecruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558 /9813/ 7659 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.