Specialist: Student Capacity Building

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

UP Professional and Support:

TRANSFORMATION OFFICE

SPECIALIST:

STUDENT CAPACITY BUILDING


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 07- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

  • Developing, implementing, facilitating and monitoring a wide range of training and awareness activities for the strategic achievement of the UP-Transformation plan and objectives;
  • Developing and enabling an inclusive, diverse and transformed learning environment;
  • Facilitating the conceptualisation and implementation of programmes and interventions for students at the university including, but not limited to, gender diversity and genderbased violence;
  • Conducting advocacy, campaigns and strategic communications on transformation, inclusivity and diversity;
  • Engaging stakeholders in the University community to address student issues of inclusivity by building capacity and creating a support network of peers;
  • Engaging with students to encourage the infusion of inclusive language and behaviour in contact areas;
  • Supporting Transformation and Change Committees through management of the Transformation Agenda across faculties;
  • Drafting reports on University transformation progress to internal forums and external stakeholders such as Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), and SETA;
  • Identifying policies, procedures and processes that need to be updated to ensure they are as inclusive as possible;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences or any other relevant field;
  • A total of 3 years' experience as follows:
  • Experience in advocacy and facilitation of transformation, diversity and social justice projects and initiatives;
  • Experience in implementing student capacity building programs in the education sector;
  • Experience in building the capacity of students to influence change;
  • Experience in project coordination, management and implementation.
  • A valid drivers licence.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL

ATTRIBUTES):

  • Good project planning and management skills;
  • Good knowledge of behavioural science;
  • Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation (Labour Relations Act, EE Act, Skills Development Act, etc.);
  • Excellent knowledge of genderbased violence management;
  • Knowledge of organisational learning and change theory;
  • Ability to deal with complex issues;
  • The ability to liaise and negotiate at a senior level;
  • Ability to command respect and credibility and display consistently high levels of personal integrity and ethical standards;
  • Ability to work with stakeholders in a matrix management environment;
  • Thorough understanding of good governance;
  • Good strategic and change management skills;
  • Administrative management skills;
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
  • Good persuasive and conflict management skills;
  • Excellent counselling and team facilitation skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Masters' Degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences or other relevant field;
  • A total of 2 years' experience as follows:
  • Experience at a Higher Education institution;
  • Established networks in the area of transformation or social justice;
  • Experience in Curriculum design.
assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE:
07 May 2024

ENQUIRIES:

  • The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
  • The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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