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 [email protected] 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.
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