Specialist: Student Capacity Building needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Job title : Specialist: Student Capacity Building
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : June 07, 2024
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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 gender-based 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 co-ordination, 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 gender-based 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.
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