Researcher - Gender Desk Office at University of Limpopo

RESEACHER: GENDER DESK

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric
• A University degree (Master’s degree will be an added advantage) in a field related to one or more of the following: Law, Forensic Nursing or related disciplines.
• Computer literacy: MS Office etc.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of relevant experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Conduct independent investigations into equality-related complaints lodged with the
• Gender Desk Unit, including investigations initiated by the Gender Desk Unit.
• Ensure all investigations are conducted to the highest quality standard in line with legislation, and the relevant policies and procedures to ensure procedural fairness and natural justice.
• Prepare for and conduct interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Seek, analyse and review evidence, information and documents provided as part of the investigation process.
• Document the process, the duty of care, allegations, findings, evidence and other critical information into an Investigation Report, providing appropriate recommendations to the Inquiry Panel.
• Compile investigation reports related to all investigations undertaken, within the relevant timeframes as per the institutional policies.
• Conduct trend analysis relating to the key factors contributing to equality related offences within the University environment, based on complaints investigated, and generate a quarterly report to inform advocacy interventions.
• Participate in inequality policy training and advocacy interventions.
• Provision of monthly investigation status reports, including analysis reports on all cases lodged for the year to date.
• Assist with any other task within the Gender Desk Unit.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Excellent knowledge of the relevant national legislation and regulatory frameworks related to social inclusion.
• Equality promotion and protection against discrimination/harassment;
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislative, policy and procedural requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risk to the University;
• Demonstrated experience in conducting high-quality, sensitive and complex investigations in the workplace and other relevant settings;
• High-level analytical ability, with the ability to ask probing questions;
• Strong ability to use discretion and judgement to resolve investigation-related issues independently;
• Strong experience in writing reports, recommendations, preparing correspondence and other documents for senior stakeholders;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent inter-personal and networking skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally;
• Proven training and facilitation skills;
• Proven computer literacy skills, including but not limited to the use of MS Office software package at intermediate level and Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, maintaining confidentiality and teamwork;
• Current driver’s licence - as travel will be required in this role