Internship: GPS Success Coaches contract appointment: 1 year) 7 positions): Graduation Positioning Support

Full job description Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic -> Centre for Teaching and Learning Contract Type Contract Occupational Level Temporary Location Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) Closing Date 10/4/2026 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. 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). Duties and responsibilities: Answer Inbound and outbound calls/messages and emails handling as received via the GPS@UFS communication channels to offer relevant support for students (i.e., Graduation Positioning Support contact centre). Support the overall GPS@UFS: Track Your Success project team in the execution of student support initiatives (i.e., student tracking and communication). Compile/capture advising and or other student-related interaction data on the relevant databases within the GPS@UFS: Track Your Success project (i.e., evaluations/attendance registers, case management system). Distribute, and collect/capture data related documentation related to student tracking and support initiatives (qualitative and quantitative research/data capturing and analyses). Contribute to the research and conceptualisation/refinement of student support services and resources. Develop, deliver/present individual advising and tutoring support. Participate in ongoing training and development initiatives as identified and aligned with the overall GPS@UFS: Track Your Success/success coaching deliverables. Inherent Job Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7 (attach a copy). A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant experience as a tutor, student assistant, and teaching assistant and participation in relevant student leadership programmes, etc. The following criteria apply to the selection of potential candidates: The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme. The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience. The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS. The applicant must be available for a period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship. Recommendations: Honours degree on NQF Level 8. Knowledge of teaching and learning and student support. Experience in using Microsoft Excel. Good communication skills (verbal). Competencies Key Competencies Required: 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 deal with several activities at a time. 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 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 June 2026 Closing date: 10 April 2026 Salary: The monthly salary is R9 497.50. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9813 or email PhokaR@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 7659 / 2558 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. Incomplete applications 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.