Assistant Director: Student Support Services

What you will need

• A valid driver’s licence.
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Knowledge of PSET and CET Act
• Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act.
• Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework
• The following skills are required: Administrative
• planning and organising
• financial management
• report writing
• communication and interpersonal
• problem solving
• client oriented
• analytical
• project management
• team leadership
• and people management.
• Sound financial planning and management competencies.
• Excellent report writing skills and processing skills.
• Advantageous.

Experience

Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA in Social Work (Major in Psychology) or equivalent qualification. 3–5 years’ relevant experience in an educational institution.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act.
• The following skills are required: Administrative
• Sound financial planning and management competencies.
• Excellent report writing skills and processing skills.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee administration of the students support services unit
• Manage students counselling across the college
• Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support
• Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, 25 arts and culture activities for student
• Facilitate student governance and student leadership development
• Manage mainstreaming of gender and disability within students
• Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

Apply online using the application link below. Follow the application directions in the official circular.

• Application method: Online
• Documents to include: Z83
• Enquiries: Mr MB Khakhu
• Telephone: (011) 351 6000

Please note

• This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply if they are still interested in the post.
• Apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
• If you apply for the first time, you will be required to register by clicking the register button to register.
• After registering, you will be allowed to log in and apply for your chosen post (s).
• Upload the supporting document namely, a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required).
• A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews.
• The shortlisted candidates will also be requested to submit confirmation or service letter from their previous employer, confirming their employment status/ history.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Candidates whose appointment promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The college reserves the right not to make appointment.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study 46 verification, and previous employment verification).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• CJC is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment.
• It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
• Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative