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Assistant officer (Contract position – 30 HPW) (2 years) (Job ID: 4903) – (626)

Job Title: Assistant officer (Contract position – 30 HPW) (2 years) (Job ID: 4903)

Organizational Unit: University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Centre for Development Support

Contract Type: Contract

Occupational Level: Semi-Skilled

Location: Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date: 7/11/2022

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:

  • Undergo training in the mediational intervention for sensitising caregivers (MISC).
  • Facilitate the training of community care workers in the mediational intervention for sensitising caregivers (MISC).
  • Interact with care workers at community-based organisations. 
  • Keep detailed records of training process and procedure.


​​​Inherent Job Requirements:

  • A grade 12 certificate.
  •  Should be able to speak SeSotho.  

Recommendations:

•    An appropriate Bachelor’s degree. 
•    Experience working with community-based organisations. 
•    Experience in training. 
•    Drivers licence.
•    Ability to speak IsiXhosa.

Competencies

Key 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 plan work and to follow plans. 
–    The ability to deal with several activities at a time
•    Business Acumen:
–    Proficient in using MS Office.
–    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•    Leading: 
–    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to           work together.
–    The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
•    Building Coalitions:
–    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
–    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
 

Required Documents

Please ensure all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
*Certified copies must not be older than 6 months

  • A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter
  • Certified copies of all academic records
  • Certified copies of relevant qualifications (please provide SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications)
  • A Certified* copy of your identity document
  • Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable)
  • A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable)
  • A service record of your current employer / last employer

Assumption of duties:
01 January 2023

Closing date:
07 November 2022

Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 198 670.72 – R 333 081. 64 per 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 me at 051 401 9814 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 9848 for assistance.

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.

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/ division. 

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 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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