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 postgraduate modules in German (mainly German literature and culture, but if required, also language). 

•    Provide study guidance and assess the work of students. 

•    Conduct and supervise research and produce quality research outputs. 

•    Contribute to curriculum development in the faculty. 

•    Participate in community service, e.g., be involved in the administration and conducting of examinations of the Goethe-Institute at levels B1 to C1, contributing to the joint German project at the local TVET College and providing support to German teachers in the Free State and Northern Cape. 

•    Contribute towards academic and administrative tasks related to the department and the faculty. 

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

•    A PhD or DLitt degree on NQF Level 10 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache). 

OR 

•    Master's degree  on NQF Level 9 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD or DLitt on NQF Level 10 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF must be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 

•    Proven ability to teach German at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

•    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.

•    A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

•    A PhD or DLitt  on NQF Level 10 in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache).  

•    Proven ability to teach German at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

•    Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.

•    Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.

•    An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.

•    Proven experience in supervision of graduated master’s degree students.

•    A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals. 

•    Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Recommendations:

•    Proven teaching experience in Higher Education. 

•    Good interpersonal and communication skills. 

•    Excellent verbal and written language skills in German. 

•    Successful applicant should enrol for a PhD in German / German Studies / with specialisation in DaF at the soonest available opportunity if not yet attained by the time of appointment. 

•    Member of or registration at a professional body

Required competencies:

•    Results Orientated:

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

-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. 

•    Strategic Thinking:

-    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 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 self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

-    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

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 me at 051 401 7659 or email at SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. 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.