Training Officer (Student Development Officer) at University of Limpopo

Requirements:

• An appropriate M+3 Degree/Diploma in Public Administration/Management, Education, Social Work, and Psychology.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience within Student Affairs in a University environment.
• Exposure in conducting facilitation and developing training materials.
• Experience in Student Leadership guidance and support.
• Knowledge of relevant higher education legislative framework

Skills and competencies

• Proven record of student development and training.
• Exposure and experience in managing training sessions.
• Extensive knowledge of student administration and support.
• Sensitivity to student’s needs and ability to play advocacy role for students.
• Ability to implement policies and advance a vibrant campus life for students
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Duties
Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Initiate, implement and evaluate training and development programmes for student leaders.
• Promote a vibrant campus life through campaigns that enhances the quality of student life.
• Guide and support the development of student structures as well as Student Representative Council.
• Support strategic alignment in developing a second curriculum for competent student leaders.
• Promote good governance by ensuring compliance with University policies, rules and regulations.
• Manage resources allocated students in accordance with the approved policies.
• Conduct regular awareness workshops to equip and educate student leaders structures on existing and new approved university polices.
• Conduct political, social and religious development as well tolerance workshops with relevant stakeholders.
• Rotationally consolidate activities report for all training and development initiatives conducted on monthly basis.
• Support the Annual Performance Plan (APP) of Student Life, Governance and Development under Student Affairs Division.