Head of Department: Residences

2 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Peninsula University of Technology Full time

Faculty- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Student Residences -> Student Residences Admin- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA
- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Support / Admin- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 17/11/2024- Job PurposeOverall manage the campus specific student accommodation, manage staff and provide leadership to the department, and manage the resources. Furthermore, provide the necessary direction by controlling, planning, initiating, coordinating and organizing the living and learning activities and functions of student residences services in collaboration with the Residence Coordinators and different related support services.
- Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- A relevant Honors degree.
- At least 5 years’ relevant managerial experience within a Higher Education.
- Extensive relevant experience in student housing, accommodation and or living and learning communities.
- Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Implementation and ensuring that the vision, mission and strategic goals of Student Affairs and Student Life & Residential Services are adhered to and aligned with the university’s vision and mission.
- Effective and efficient management of residence infrastructure and facilities.
- Manage the development of the living and learning communities (student residences) in accordance with the applicable CPUT policies, rules and regulations.
- Oversee the development and consistent implementation of placement policies and procedures, residence rules and regulations.
- To take accountability for discipline and order within residence communities.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of budgets and resources in line with all financial policies.
- Develop and influence policies and programmes that enhance positive student experiences in the residences
- Oversee the development and support of house committees to enable them to add value to the management of the residences.
- Research and benchmark best practices in Student Accommodation nationally and internationally.
- Manage relationships between house committees, SRCs, residence staff and university authorities.
- Continuously enhance the relationships between house committees, community and parents.
- Manage the staff in terms of career development, skills development, performance, and appointments.
- Give guidance and advice to senior management on the matters relating to student housing, living and learning and student communities.
- Ensure co-ordination and synergy amongst all Student Life & Residential Services staff and student structures.
- Advocate and promote tolerance and appreciation of diversity within students’ residences communities.
- In conjunction with Property Services, oversee larger maintenance projects and reporting to the relevant authority.
- Oversee that the OHSA is adhered in all student residence communities
- Perform any role that the Deanery may assign to the HOD including ad-hoc functions areas.
- Competencies- Ability to build partnerships
- Ability to manage change
- Conflict management
- Customer focus
- Project management skills
- Information monitoring
- Innovation and leading through vision and values
- Good administrative and financial management skills
- Planning and organizing
- Negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- General Information**Closing Date**: 17 November 2024

**NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.**
- The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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