DRU Coordinator (V000264) at North West University

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management, Coordination, Networking and Liasion

• Manage the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) of the Vanderbijlpark Campus (VC), including the DRU finances (funding sourcing, funding allocations and budgeting). Responsible for the sourcing, bulding, liaising, and networking with new and current stakeholders within and outside the NWU to establish strong support and advisory platforms to aid the development of structures the support students with special needs.

Student Support and Experience

•  Liaison and coordination of support between students and necessary stakeholders e.g., Lecturers, Timetables and Assessment epartment, Bursary office, Faculty Administrators, etc. Responsible for the sourcing, training and coordination of DRU invigilators, Scribes, Readers and Amanuensi. 

Concessions 

• Coordination of concession procedures for PC and UODL students. Concession administration, queries, and communication. Standing member of the concession panel. Evaluate and give professional feedback to panel on specific requirements and or conditions of students living with disabilities. 

Social Aweareness and Education

• Create awareness and promote sensitivity and etiquette around students living with disabilities. Development and presentation of pro-active workshops, trainings and psycho-educative interventions that will aid and promote understanding within the community of students living with disabilities.  

Counselling and Development

• Rendering basic counselling and emotional support services to students in-person and via various online platforms.  

Promotion of Accessibility, Accommodation, and Inclusivity

• Involvement with the Infrastructure Department for advice and updates regarding the improvement of infrastructure and promotion of accessibility and inclusivity. Provision of accessibility aids and support as required.

Professional development

• ·        Adhere to the regulatory body (HPCSA /SACSSP) required continued professional development regulations.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) (NQF Level 8) .
• Active and valid registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker is required (Note NO Auxiliary Social Workers).
•  A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in working with people with special needs and/or disabilities. 
•  A minimum of one (1) year counselling experience as a Primary Counsellor.
•  A minimum of one (1) year experience in the development and presentation of psycho-education interventions.
•  A minimum of one (1) year experience in financial decision making and budget management.
•  A minimum of one (1) year experience in fundraising and sourcing of grants, bursaries and supportive devices.

Added Advantage

   A minimum of one (1) year experince in the coordination of volunteers and/or project.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge about psycho-social development, requirements and interventions in young adults or students.
• Appropriate knowledge in counselling and emotional support according to SACSSP ethical guidelines.
• Appropriate knowledge in assisting people living with disabilities and/or special needs.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in use of social media and online/cloud platforms (Google Drive)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have the ability in making, communicating, and recording professional decisions.
• Have good administration and report writing skills.
• Be proficient in telephonic, online, and in-person communication

CLOSING DATE: 17 February 2026