Manager: Disability Unit

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Gauteng Pretoria, South Africa University of PretoriaUniversiteit van Pretoria Full time
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Job title : Manager: Disability Unit – Department of Student Affairs jobs in Gauteng

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : May 08, 2024

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Strategic and compliance management:

Align the Disability Unit (DU) to the university’s strategic goal; Conduct research and provide report on departmental statistics; Develop policies to assist students with disabilities; Contribute to the department’s strategic plan; Comply with national legislation, regulations, and policy directives applicable to the DU’s function; Comply with internal UP policies, departmental practices, and procedures; Identify and manage possible risks and implement corrective measures; Represent the university and participate in the Higher Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA); Serve as a university liaison with relevant government and external agencies, focusing on students with disabilities, where required;

Disability support and management:

Overall support for students with disabilities; Consult students with disabilities and provide guidance for accommodation;  Provide advice on academic adjustments and reasonable accommodation with regard to students’ academic programmes; Referral to the Student Counselling Unit for further support for students with learning disabilities or possible diagnostic assessment; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on accessibility and support issues;  

Human Resources, marketing, Financial management and administration:

Manage Human Resources and Finances within the portfolio in accordance with University policies and guidelines; Overall management and completion of administration;

Technical support:

Manage and coordinate technical support for students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Honours degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational therapy, or related disability-oriented field; A total of four years’ experience in/with: Working in a Higher Education institution with students, or with students with disabilities; Financial and human resources management; Concession applications; Working with applicable computer programmes for persons with disabilities or students; Research and policy development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Concession assessments; Disability support services; Assistive technology and facilitating access of information in alternative formats; Tertiary educational institutional systems;  

Technical competencies:

Administrative skills; Professional, accurate and useful reports; Maintain accurate records; Project management; Technical assistive technology skills;

Behavioural competencies:

Interpersonal skills; Communication skills (written and spoken); Sensitivity to a diverse environment; Planning, organising, and prioritising skills; Professionalism; Ability to handle information with high confidentiality; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team; Ability to work under pressure; A thorough understanding of the impact of disability on the academic, social and personal life of students; An understanding of disability in the wider context of diversity, and inclusion, presentation, and facilitation skills; Experience in conducting staff/student awareness training; Ability to manage projects and awareness campaigns; Analytical skills; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Relevant Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related Disability-oriented field; HPCSA registration; A total of two years’ experience in writing funding proposals.

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