PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The main purpose of the position is to ensure that proper services are offered in terms of a safe, disciplined and a welcoming living environment in  the Student Residence, while also creating an environment that demonstrates good governance, transformation, recreational opportunities, and a   contribution towards the core business of the University. This includes, but is not limited to:

 ·          Assist the Residence Admission Committee with the placement of students into the Residence.

 ·          Assist, where applicable, with the eviction of students from the Residence.

 ·          Crisis management of the Residence on a 24-hour basis.

 ·          Facilitate all fundraising projects in collaboration with the House Committee and the Student Life Department.

 ·          Maintain student discipline and manage student conduct in the Residence.

 ·          Manage elections and the training of elected House Committee members.

 ·          Manage student governance structures in the Residence.

          Provide pastoral care and make appropriate referrals in the Residence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Student Leadership

§   Act as Chief Electoral officer for House Committee elections

§   Manage House Committee elections

§   Have oversight of training of new student leaders

§   Hold regular House Committee and Residence meetings

§   Leadership evaluations for annual leadership bursaries. 

2.     Student Projects:

§   Approval and oversight of all student projects at Residence level

§   Attend student events, where relevant

§   Compile reports on every project 

     Oversee compliance protocols

3.     Student Discipline:

§   Management of internally disciplinary processes in line with the NWU processes and values.

§   Advocacy around the core values of the university.

§   Management of student conduct.

§   Manage the implementation of sanctions with other relevant stakeholders.

§   Educational awareness on discipline.

4.     Residence Management

§   Member of the Residence Management team together with the House Committee, but final accountability rests with the House Parent.

§   Represent Campus Management in the Residence Management and is accountable to the Campus Director: Student Life.

§   Development of a balanced student population profile.

§   Supervising all residence activities.

§   Overseeing the management of the different House Committee portfolios.

§   Supervising and directing events, programmes and structures that would enable student participation in social and recreational arts and    sports activities.

5.     Pastoral Care:

§   See to all facets of student wellness in collaboration with the Residence House Committee, the Residence Peer Helpers and other University departments, which include but are not limited to:

Ø  Residence and Catering Services (RCS)

Ø  Crisis Management

Ø  Social Workers

Ø  Health Centre

Ø  Student Finance and Bursaries

Ø  NWU Sport

Ø  NWU Arts

Ø  Protection Services

Ø  Facilities and Maintenance

Ø  NWU Faculty Administrators 

6.     Liaison and PR Function:

§   Responsible for the vertical and horizontal integration of relevant internal stakeholders (Residence students, cleaning contract workers, RCS Management, Residence Officer, SRC, CMC, DVC, Executive Director: SL, and VC).

§   Responsible for the vertical and horizontal integration of relevant external stakeholders (Parents of students, other Residences on   campus, the community, Alumni of the Residence, DHET) in line with NWU policies and procedures.

§   Assist with the recruitment of students in collaboration with other stakeholders.

7.     Financial Management:

§   Budget management of the respective House Committee portfolios.

§   Operational financial management at House Committee level.

·          A Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant discipline (NQF 7).

·          A minimum of 5 (five) years’ work experience within the Higher Education environment.

·          A minimum of 2 (two) years’ experience of working with students or in a student environment.

·          A minimum of three (3) years’ experience either academic or support staff. Must be a Permanent/Fixed term staff member employed   at the NWU’s Mahikeng Campus (in the event of a fixed term staff member, the staff member should have a contract of 3 years or more),  either academic or support staff.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·          Tertiary administration and/or management skills.

·          Budget and financial management

·          Governance and operational management

·          Project management, planning, and task allocation (active and proactive planning).

        Must be technologically competent, for example: social media, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Skype, e-mail, WhatsApp, online “cloud”    storage and data sharing, etc.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                       Mr Jimmy Molautsi, Tel: 018 389 2156

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                          25 April 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                               As soon as possible 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful