Assistant Director: Student Support Services at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. An appropriate Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Psychology or BA. Social Work (Major in Psychology) or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience at a salary level of 7 or 8 in an education/teaching and learning environment or a related field. Sound knowledge of career guidance, including the disability of students.
• Computer literate and competent in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams. Good verbal and written communication skills, presentation and report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Oversee the administration of the student support services unit. Overall management and coordination of the student support services unit.
• Develop the annual student support services operational plan. Management and provision of student counselling services.
• Develop and monitor implementation of career guidance plans. Develop and monitor the induction and orientation programme. Manage the implementation of academic support referral systems.
• Develop and manage annual student support services budget. Management and facilitation of student governance and student leadership development.
• Manage mainstreaming of gender and disability within students. Develop and manage implementation of student health and wellness programmes.
• Develop and monitor alumni services as well as tracking systems of previous college students. Management and implementation of sports, recreation, arts, and culture programs in the college.
• Prepare and provide regular reports to the academic board, management and college council. Provide relevant and timely management information to all other relevant stakeholders. Management of human, financial, and other resources of the unit.