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.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Design and implement systems to support the realisation of events management by providing administrative and coordination support for all KovsieSport and external events, projects, programmes and branding.
• General management and administration.
• Financial management of projects and events.
• Legal compliance.
• Projects and events management.
• Marketing and branding.
• Stakeholder management.
Inherent requirements:
• Bachelor's degree/Advanced Diploma on NQF Level 7 in the field of Event Management or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience in events management.
Recommendations:
• Five (5) years’ relevant experience in events management
• Honours degree on NQF L(8 in the field of events management or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sport environment, experience in hosting and coordinating events, planning and organising, financial administration and event management procedures within the UFS
Required competencies:
• Results orientated:
o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
o The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic thinking:
o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• Business acumen:
o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
o Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
o The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• Building coalitions:
o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
o The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of qualifications or proof of qualifications obtained (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if required).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if required).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
22 May 2025.
Salary:
The annual remuneration package, including benefits is R447 323.31 – R562 7750.48 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 9814 or email MakolaCM@ufs.ac. za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 2979 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 Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf
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.