Programme Coordinator (5-Year Contract)

University of the Free State Bloemfontein, Free State

Contract Remote Closes 31 Oct 2026 · 1 day left

Bloemfontein, Free State Contract Remote Closes 31 Oct 2026

This job is for a Programme Coordinator at the University of the Free State, specifically within the Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC). The position is based on the Bloemfontein Campus and is a contract role for five years. Only permanent academic staff already working at DiMTEC will be considered for this job.

As a Programme Coordinator, you will lead and manage academic programs at DiMTEC, including planning, monitoring performance, resource allocation, and report preparation. Responsibilities include enrolment planning, student advising, curriculum development, and ensuring program compliance with university standards. Collaboration with academic staff, students, industry partners, and stakeholders is essential for program improvement and graduate preparedness. Marketing, recruitment, and student retention initiatives are also part of the role, along with maintaining accurate program records.

Requirements include a PhD at NQF Level 10 in Disaster Management or a related field, and permanent academic staff status at DiMTEC. Preferred skills include strong management, communication, strategic thinking, and administrative abilities.

The position offers a five-year contract with an allowance determined by university policy. The role starts on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The University of the Free State promotes diversity and redress, with preference given to under-represented groups, including those with disabilities.