South Africa Job Openings

University of the Western Cape

Co-ordinator: Placement

Bellville

FULL TIME

September 18, 2024

Post Number

8021450

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential Services

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

30/9/2024

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS), at the University of the Western Cape, plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.
Applications for the post of Coordinator: Placement, in the Residential Services department, are invited from dynamic and vibrant individuals with demonstrated student housing experience within a tertiary institution, who have a quest for constant self-improvement and development and the growth, development and support of others.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the student residence placement processes and systems which include applications, admissions, placements and billing in line with the Department and University strategic objectives.
Purpose of the Job

Coordinate the entire student placement process on the RSMS and team of placement officers.
Develop and implement annual operational plans for the student accommodation applications, administration, placement, and allocation.
Ensure strict adherence to the Readmission Placement Policy.
Ensure strict monitoring of the process and evaluation of the process cycle annually.
Report on progress to the Manager: Placement during peak times on weekly basis.
Manage relationships with stakeholders regarding placement strategies within the institution.
Collaborate with the Coordinator: Private Accommodation pertaining to movement of students.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate
Administration Degree or Advance Administration Diploma (NQF 7)
5 years demonstrated working experience in higher education
Knowledge and experience with on IT automated system
Knowledge of student applications, placements and allocations in a mass student housing environment.

Required competencies

Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to handle discretion/confidentiality
Communication (Verbal & Written)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Attention to Detail

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Job Search/view All. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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