Head of Department: Residences - (7617) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant BTech/ Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree or Honors degree.
• At least 5 years’ relevant managerial experience and/or supervisorial role within a Higher Education.
• Extensive relevant experience in student housing, accommodation and or living and learning communities.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Implementation and ensuring that the vision, mission and strategic goals of Student Affairs and Student Life & Residential Services are adhered to and aligned with the university’s vision and mission.
• Effective and efficient management of residence infrastructure and facilities.
• Manage the development of the living and learning communities (student residences) in accordance with the applicable CPUT policies, rules and regulations.
• Oversee the development and consistent implementation of placement policies and procedures, residence rules and regulations.
• To take accountability for discipline and order within residence communities.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of budgets and resources in line with all financial policies.
• Develop and influence policies and programmes that enhance positive student experiences in the residences
• Oversee the development and support of house committees to enable them to add value to the management of the residences.
• Research and benchmark best practices in Student Accommodation nationally and internationally.
• Manage relationships between house committees, SRCs, residence staff and university authorities.
• Continuously enhance the relationships between house committees, community and parents.
• Manage the staff in terms of career development, skills development, performance, and appointments.
• Give guidance and advice to senior management on the matters relating to student housing, living and learning and student communities.
• Ensure co-ordination and synergy amongst all Student Life & Residential Services staff and student structures.
• Advocate and promote tolerance and appreciation of diversity within students’ residences communities.
• In conjunction with Property Services, oversee larger maintenance projects and reporting to the relevant authority.
• Oversee that the OHSA is adhered in all student residence communities
• Perform any role that the Deanery may assign to the HOD including ad-hoc functions areas.