Officer: Family Math Resource Centre post level 11)

Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Faculty of Education -> Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology Education Contract Type Permanent Occupational Level Semi-Skilled Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 30/7/2026 Description PLEASE NOTE! INTERNAL ADVERT – ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST.

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:

Project Administration

• Compile, keep and update detailed records of project participants.
• Prepare all registration forms and accompanying documents for enrolment meetings.
• Prepare attendance registers, feedback and assessment forms for training sessions and mentoring visits.
• Travel from time to time to fulfil project requirements.

Material Centre Administration

• Compile training material lists to provide service providers with the necessary detail in terms of each project's activity material requirements.
• Perform technical editing, quality control and final computer layout and compile module electronically.
• Supervise and coordinate the manufacturing of project activity material and worksheets for teacher professional development training sessions.
• Delegate and oversee the packaging of project activity material and worksheets in the Family Math material centre.
• Dispatch project material to participating teachers by means of courier or other mechanisms according to pre-determined timelines.

Quality Control

• Perform quality control of all project training material, including modules before sending to project participants.
• Perform quality control of delivered items from suppliers.
• Perform quality control and reconcile the number and content of boxes with details of the project participants and material lists before dispatching it to participating teachers.
• Follow up on receipt of dispatched activity material by participating teachers.

Financial Administration

• Request quotations from suppliers and follow UFS procurement policy and procedures.
• Reconcile expenditure relatying to project activity material and worksheets.
• Maintain detailed records of income versus expenditure for the worksheets and activity material for the different projects in order to compile an updated budget performance document.
• Conduct the cost analysis/calculation regarding different projects in collaboration and on request of the Project Manager/ Programme Director.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma/B.Tech degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience in project and/or financial administration as well as stakeholder management.
• A valid driver's license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

• Working knowledge of UFS procurement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and digital platforms.
• Experience within the higher education environment

Competencies Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

• Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• 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 interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:

01 September 2026 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:

30 July 2026

Salary:

The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R 464,881.91– R 585,070.51 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 051 401 2558 or email ManzanaL@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813 / 2768 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.

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.