Job Details

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Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering and/or Computer Engineering Science.
•    Supervise honours students and co-supervise master's students in Computer Science, Information Systems and/or Data Science.
•    Perform research in at least one of the established research areas of the Department, namely Business Intelligence and Text Mining, Computer Science Education, Eye­ tracking Applications, Human-Computer Interaction and Extended Reality, and Digital Inclusion and Community Engagement in IT.
•    Publish research outputs in accredited national peer-reviewed journals.
•    Contribute to curriculum development in the department.
•    Participate in community engagement activities.
•    Perform general administration duties as applicable at the university level.

Inherent Job Requirements:

•    A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science/Data Science/Computer Engineering Science (for a permanent appointment) 
or
•    Master’s degree on NQF Level 9 in Computer Science/Data Science/Computer Engineering Science (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Computer Science/Data Science/Computer Engineering Science MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent position). 
•    Experience in teaching undergraduate programming modules, specifically first-year C# programming, with exposure to engineering contexts.
•    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).

Recommendations

•    Specialisation in Computer Engineering Sciences, Software Development and/or Software Engineering.

Key Competencies required:

•    Results oriented.
-    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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
-    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

•    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.
 

Required Documents

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).
 

Assumption of duties:
01 January 2026.

Closing date:
03 August 2025

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 9813 or email at PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9814/ 9848 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 EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026

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