Student Support Services Officer

Overview

Student Support Services Officer at the Central Office in Vryheid, requiring a degree or diploma in Psychology, Social Work or related field with two to three years of relevant experience.

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.

How to apply

Email Address: Academic.Applications@mthashana.edu.za

Enquiries: Mr SC Hadebe/ Mr S Zulu / Mr LK Mthethwa/ Ms GL Sikhosana Tel No: (034) 980 1010

Notes

All attachments must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Indicate the correct job tittle and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related documents will be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. Non-RSA Citizens/ Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The College does not accept hand delivered applications. Applications who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the candidate not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit records checks, qualification(s) verification and employment verification). Please note that by responding to this advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior written consent unless required by law. The college reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the College's intention to promote equity in terms of race, gender and disability, through the filling of this post(s)