Job Description

UP Professional and Support

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DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS


PROGRAMME MANAGER (ISFAP) (THREE YEAR, ANNUAL RENEWABLE CONTRACT)


PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.



JOB PURPOSE:


The Programme Manager (PM) for the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme (ISFAP), based in the Department of Student Affairs, will take the lead in developing, and implementing the university's processes, structures, and policies to administer ISFAP student support at their institutions. This will include contributing to the strategic implementation of ISFAP as an institutional strategy for supporting students and transforming the culture of a range of issues related to the teaching and learning environment. The PM will also be responsible for providing the necessary structures and support to students who are recipients of ISFAP administered funding across all nine faculties of the University of Pretoria. The individual will be focused on student needs as well as the learning and development implications of the context and structures within which they study.



RESPONSIBILITIES:


The successful candidates' responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Setting up systems, practices and policies: + Setting up systems, practices and policies including the intake, development, administration, management and support of the ISFAP student support;
+ Supervision of two senior administrative officers;



Learning communities and workshops: + Build a learning community with a focus on developing students' voice, identity and agency and collective support;
+ Planning, developing and offering (either the PM or utilising resources in the university) relevant workshops/skills development/interventions for students receiving ISFAP funding. This needs to be in a consultation with academic staff, working with existing support and not duplicating support; it will also be the outcome from monitoring practices;



Contribution to student wellness: + In partnerships with existing university resources, initiate appropriate psycho-social and development interventions;
+ An overall contribution to the implementation of student well-being as an institutional strategy for developing all students;



Data reporting: + Developing and working with existing relevant dashboard indicators to monitor the performance of students who receive ISFAP funding. Tracking and reporting of these indicators to the Department of Student Affairs, faculty, the University, and ISFAP;



Communication: + Developing relevant communication to keep students, parents, various stakeholders, the University and ISFAP informed of matters related to ISFAP;
+ Responding timeously to ISFAP in relationship to requests for reports, results and correspondence;



Institutional contribution: + Assisting with initiatives that correlate with the ISFAP focus on the student and institutional transformation; intentionally developing attributes when organising events (such as critical thinking, justice and equality issues, ethical behaviour, etc.).



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

University Bachelor's Degree; Four years' experience in working with; + Medium to high complexity projects;
+ Students.



REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge: + Ability to:
- Think strategically and interact tactically with senior executive at the programme and the University, as well as with diverse student populations;
- Think conceptually using strong analytical skills, effectively influence a wide cross-section of people across organisations, and to identify and implement solutions to address complex business problems;
- Manage a project in terms of scope, budget, time, risks, issues and costs;
Technical competencies: + MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint: in order to be able to write reports and develop PowerPoint presentations;
+ The ability to attend to a variety of tasks simultaneously, meet stringent deadlines, and work under pressure for extended periods of time;
+ Comfortable with logistics and events management;
Behavioural competencies: + Ability to interact with staff in various positions in a way that will further collaborations;
+ Assertive, results-orientated and able to work independently.



ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

An Honours qualification in a relevant field, or project management certification; Experience in: + Working in investments, consulting, operations, entrepreneurship or strategic project management would be desirable;
+ Business planning, along with a strong understanding of financial, budgeting and accounting processes;
A valid driver's license.


PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.



The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.



Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za


In applying for this post, please attach:

A comprehensive CV; Certified copies of qualifications; Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.


CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2025


No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.



ENQUIRIES: Ms L Jele, lebo.jele@up.ac.za, Tel: (012) 420-2221 for application-related enquiries, and Dr. K Mathabathe, kgadi.mathabathe@up.ac.za, for enquiries relating to the post content.



Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 May 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.