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Programme Coordinator (contract Appointment: 5 Years) (job Id: 6652) - (2327)

University of the Free State·Free State, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
ManufacturingFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 2, 2026

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide academic programme leadership and governance, including strategic planning, programme performance monitoring, resource planning and reporting.
  • Manage academic programme operations, enrolment planning, student advising, academic progression and student success initiatives.
  • Lead curriculum development, programme reviews and continuous improvement to ensure academic relevance and quality.
  • Coordinate quality assurance, programme accreditation and compliance with University, Faculty and professional body requirements.
  • Engage with academic staff, students, industry partners and other stakeholders to strengthen programme relevance and graduate employability.
  • Coordinate programme marketing, student recruitment and initiatives to support sustainable enrolment.
  • Maintain accurate programme documentation, performance data and governance reports to support informed decision-making and effective programme management.

Inherent requirements:

  • PhD on NQF Level 10 in Disaster Management or closely related field
  • A full-time, permanent member of the academic staff of DiMTEC at the University of the Free State (UFS).

Recommendations:

  • Good management skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to function with ease in the university's richly diverse working environment.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Good organisational skills and administrative abilities.

Closing date:

31 October 2026

Key skills

Ph.D

At a glance

Company

University of the Free State

Location

Free State, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 2, 2026

Created

October 28, 2026