Research

Benchmark international and national with other higher education institutions in the use of various learning technologies.
Scan the learning technology service provider environment to find possible solutions to address teaching and learning needs within faculties and/or the institution.
Write project proposals and evaluation reports, as well as prepare documentation for relevant committees towards the use of emerging learning technology at the UFS.

Project Management

Overall project administration of ETLS applications and process flow.
Develop project plans for the evaluation, testing and implementation of various learning technologies.
Coordinate with various project role players on the evaluation/implementation of various learning technology projects.
Monitor project progress and adherence to project timelines.
Implement various learning technology project activities as required per project plans or where needed.
Provide the necessary support (including training) to internal stakeholders in the implementation of learning technology projects.
Organise, administer, attend, and participate in project meetings.

Client Relations

Collaborate with faculties in understanding learning technology needs, as well as the design, implementation and evaluation of various learning technologies.
Collaborate with various support services in the design, implementation and evaluation of various learning technologies.
Collaborate with various external educational technology service providers and other higher education institutions in the evaluation of various learning technologies.

Administration

Prepare project documentation for relevant committees and reports.
Provide general administrative and logistical support for various learning technologies projects.
Perform daily administrative tasks such as emails, written correspondence and telephone queries.​​​​​

Inherent Job Requirements:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma / B.Tech degree / Postgraduate Certificate on NQF level 7.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the use of Learning Technologies (Learning Management Systems (LMS) and/or other learning technology)
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in project management and project administration.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience in the higher education environment.

Recommendations:

Honours degree /Postgraduate Diploma/Professional Bachelor’s degree on NQF level 8.
Certification in project management.

Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
Results orientated:

The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
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 plan work and to follow plans.

Business acumen:

Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Proficient in using MS Office.

Good computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Leading:

The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
Ability to be cooperative with others, display 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.