Students Affairs Officer REF NO: NSC11/2026 Job at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08) 

CENTRE : Owen Sithole College of Agriculture (OSCA) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF Level 06 qualification in Public Administration / Financial Management and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in an academic institution environment.
• Knowledge: Courses and rules of academic institution, academic requirements for students, student funding formula, institutional policies and procedures, RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and project management principles.
• Skills: Interpersonal relations, computer, organizational development, leadership, business management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, project management, decision making, facilitation and presentation skills, negotiation, policy analysis and financial management. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate student recruitment, registration and orientation processes. Coordinate student welfare, residential, health and support services.
• Facilitate student development programmes. Provide advice and guidance, and contribute to policies and guidelines. Manage staff and resources assigned to the component.