Student Development Advisor 217 views

Tuesday 26 November, 2019 – 12:59

Rural Education Access Programme

Opportunity closing date:

Friday, 6 December, 2019

Opportunity type:

Employment

REAP REQUIRES SERVICES OF A STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR TO BE BASED IN BLOEMFONTEIN

DURATION: 2 YEAR CONTRACT POSITION

REAP is seeking to appoint a Student Development Advisor based in Bloemfontein. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, ethical with professional maturity and has high work energy levels. He/she must have strong administrative capabilities and be able to adapt to a changing environment.

REAP is a national NGO and Associate Body of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference that facilitates access to Higher Education for poor rural matriculates. REAP is seeking to appoint a Student Development Advisor based in Bloemfontein. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, ethical with professional maturity and has high work energy levels. He/she must have strong administrative capabilities and be able to adapt to a changing environment.

Minimum specific requirements:

• At least 2 years minimum experience working with youth, preferably in the TVET sector or student support services
• Undergraduate degree in Social work or related discipline
• Fluency in isiSotho, Tswana and/or Afrikaans
• Code B driver’s licence with driving experience

Other requirements:

• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Facilitation skills
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Suite and database systems
• Knowledge of the TVET sector
• Solutions-oriented and resourceful
• Team player
• Self-management skills

Key performance areas:

• Student support and development
• Networking and Liaison with Institutional Staff and other relevant Stakeholders
• Administration and data management
• Workshop and small group facilitation

Only applications accompanied by a comprehensive motivation letter will be considered. Also include a full CV (no certificates) and 3 current, contactable referees.

Applications to: The Deputy Director, P O Box 198, Athlone, 7760 or Clearly mark your application with: SDA – Bloemfontein

Closing date: 06 December 2019

Start date: January 2020

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive market related salary package. REAP is an equal opportunity employer. If you have not received a response from us by 15 December, please consider your application unsuccessful.