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. 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).

•    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: 

•    Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules in Community Development.

•    Develop and review curricula aligned with national qualification frameworks (e.g. the South African Qualifications Authority standards and the Community Development Professional Board)

•    Supervise postgraduate students in research.

•    Facilitate and supervise experiential learning, fieldwork coordination, and service-learning components.

•    Implement innovative pedagogical approaches (participatory, problem-based, community- engaged learning.

•    Publish in accredited journals and contribute to scholarly debates.

•    Present research at national and international conferences.

•    Contribute to grant applications (e.g. funding bodies such as the National Research Foundation).

•    Establish partnerships with NGOs, CBOs, municipalities, and grassroots organisations to facilitate placement opportunities.

•    Participate in the Centre’s and Faculty committees, activities, and events.

Inherent requirements:

•    A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Community Development or cognate discipline (for a permanent appointment) 

or

•    Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Community Development or cognate discipline (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Community Development or cognate discipline MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment). 

•    Evidence of teaching competence at the tertiary level (or potential).

•    Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.

•    Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals. 

Recommendations:

•    Three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level.

•    Established community partnerships and participation in professional or academic communities.

•    Demonstrated curriculum transformation leadership.

•    Emerging research profile with evidence of at least three publications.

•    Experience in Work-Integrated Learning Supervision.

•    Experience in supervising postgraduate students.

 

Required competencies:  

•    Results Orientated:

-    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.

-    The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

•    Strategic Thinking:

-    The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

-    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

-    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 lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 

-    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

•    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 July 2026

Closing date:

24 April 2026   

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

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 2876 or email SeitlhekoLP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558 / 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.