Recruitment and Liaison Office

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION INNOVATION

RECRUITMENT AND LIAISON OFFICER (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT POST)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9
- 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._

The Senior Recruitment and Liaison Officer will provide end-to-end support for scholars on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Program, hereafter, at the University of Pretoria (UP) from connection and recruitment to selection, provision of medical aid and the sourcing of internships. One defining principle of the is that Scholars must have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others as well as academic excellence. It is the responsibility of the Officer, in collaboration with other Program staff at UP, to ensure that these strengths are celebrated and optimised. Scholars must be supported to be empathetic, explore problems, take up challenges and make the best use of opportunities offered on the Program with the end goal in mind - going back to their countries and giving back.

The incumbent will develop a network within Africa for recruitment purposes, and an understanding of Home Affairs’ visa regulations and good relationships with embassies and high commissions would be beneficial. The recruitment of youth from financially constrained backgrounds, including females, refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and persons living with disabilities will be a particular focus.

The Officer must be able to engage with Scholars’ concerns in a caring, supportive, fair and transparent manner. Excellent client relationship management skills are essential as is an empathetic and solutions-oriented approach.

The incumbent will need to engage effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Scholars, donors, senior managers and academic and administrative staff at the University; networks of organisations across the continent who promote access of financially constrained backgrounds and targeted populations mentioned above, and sometimes government agencies concerned with granting of visas; medical aid providers; and organisations that might facilitate internship placements. The incumbent will need to have strong operations management skills, polished interpersonal and communication skills, and the maturity to be an effective representative of the Mastercard Foundation, the Program and the University of Pretoria.

The Officer should have the ability to offer effective solutions to complex problems and communicate complex ideas concisely. They must be comfortable in the use of data and technology and will be responsible for the collection and curation of data and rigorous reporting on the area of responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent’s key responsibilities will include:

- Application and admission;
- Immigration;
- Medical cover;
- Training;
- Orientation;
- Registration;
- Public relationships;
- Client relationship management;
- Internship placements;
- Management/administration including data curation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Marketing and communication, International Relations, Administration);
- Honours degree is an added advantage.
- At least five years’ work experience related to the specified duties and responsibilities;
- Computer literacy and skills in MS Office, the internet and E-mail (preferably Gmail Suite).
- Please note: The incumbent must be prepared to travel throughout the Africa continent._

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Emotional intelligence and empathy for young people, their transitional challenges and their aspirations and highly developed relationship management skills;
- Capacity to navigate and constructively engage with cross-boundary/cultural diversity;
- Knowledge of courses and admission requirements and admission processes at UP and subsequent administrative processes;
- In depth knowledge of all regulations, functions and processes regarding international students, both UP’s and those of the Department of Home Affairs and the Immigration Act;
- Relationships with embassies in South Africa and South African missions abroad;
- Professional relationship that will enhance problem solving with medical cover service provider;
- Professional approach to prioritise and perform in a real-time, fast-paced, high-stress environment often requiring work after hours or on weekends;
- Administrative skills to get things done efficiently and timeously with a strong ‘end-product’ orientation.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Additional certificates related to the core functions of the post;
- Work experience in fields relevant to recruitment and liaison in Africa, and in higher education;
- Knowledge and experience in an international office at a higher education institution;
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