Assistant Officer (25hpw) (contract)

S1301-002: Assistant Officer (25hpw) (contract)

Department:	Strategic Communication
Type:	Support
Description:	Department Strategic CommunicationAssistant Officer (post level 13) (25 hours per week) (contract appointment: 1 year) – Ref.: S1301-002 Duties and responsibilities: Manage the workflow system of the UFS website.  The workflow is an electronic website content management system that has sequence of processes through which a piece of work (such as a new or edited page) passes from initiation to completion (publication) through different levels of approval. Ensure that content is of good quality. Ensure that the UFS branding is correctly applied on all pages. Ensure that page layout is done according to the prescribed guidelines. Ensure that all links on the website are in working order. Ensure that photographs and images are of good quality. Inherent requirements: Relevant post-school qualification Relevant experience in the website content writing environment. Editorial experience. Computer literacy in MS Office and the Internet. Ability to function under pressure. Ability to work accurate and systematic with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to a high standard of work. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s multicultural working environment. Recommendations: Basic knowledge of HTML. Knowledge and work experience in a higher education environment. Experience in website content work. Assumption of duties: As soon as possible Closing date: 25 January 2013 Salary: The salary scale is available on request.  For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3493/9339. General: The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act.  Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division. Applications must be addressed to Human Resources Department, George du Toit Building, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 or applications can be submitted at the Human Resources Department, George du Toit Administration building, 2nd floor.  Please note that applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be considered. All applications must be accompanied by the following: A detailed curriculum vitae An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) Full details of three referees Certified copies of qualifications Certified copy of identity document (ID) Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on the cover letter of your application.  Applications with no reference number will not be considered.  Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.