Student Support Services Officer at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelors’ degree/ National Diploma in Psychology/Social Work/Sports Management/ Education/ Social Science. A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years in Student Support Administration Education/Teaching and Learning environment or related field. Unendorsed valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive long distances. Advanced experience in interpretation, development and implementation of policies
• Knowledge of PSET and CET Act. understanding of Student Support Services Act. understanding of electoral processes. of Teaching and Learning. Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act. National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation. Understanding of Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework. Understanding of Ethical regulatory and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector. Knowledge of Education Act.
• Skills: Administrative. Planning and organizing. Financial management. Report writing. Communication and interpersonal. Problem solving. Computer literacy. Analytical. Client oriented. Project management. Team leadership. People management. Values/attributes: Client service focus, integrity, committed, proactive, loyal, maturity. 

DUTIES :

• Provide student support services. Provide student counselling or referral services. Implement student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) policies. Provide career guidance, counselling and academic support for students. Implement the sport, recreation, arts and culture programs for student in the campus. Facilitate student governance and student leadership development and exit support programme. Supervise staff.