Manager: Disability Unit

4 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa University of PretoriaUniversiteit van Pretoria Full time
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

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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