Manager: Disability Unit - Gauteng, Pretoria, South Africa - University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria's job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

Job title : Manager: Disability Unit – Department of Student Affairs jobs in Gauteng

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : May 08, 2024

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Strategic and compliance management:

Align the Disability Unit (DU) to the university's strategic goal;

Conduct research and provide report on departmental statistics;

Develop policies to assist students with disabilities;

Contribute to the department's strategic plan;

Comply with national legislation, regulations, and policy directives applicable to the DU's function;

Comply with internal UP policies, departmental practices, and procedures;

Identify and manage possible risks and implement corrective measures;

Represent the university and participate in the Higher Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA);

Serve as a university liaison with relevant government and external agencies, focusing on students with disabilities, where required;

Disability support and management:

Overall support for students with disabilities;

Consult students with disabilities and provide guidance for accommodation;

Provide advice on academic adjustments and reasonable accommodation with regard to students' academic programmes;

Referral to the Student Counselling Unit for further support for students with learning disabilities or possible diagnostic assessment;

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on accessibility and support issues;

Human Resources, marketing, Financial management and administration:

Manage Human Resources and Finances within the portfolio in accordance with University policies and guidelines;

Overall management and completion of administration;

Technical support:

Manage and coordinate technical support for students.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Honours degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational therapy, or related disability-oriented field;

A total of four years' experience in/with:

Working in a Higher Education institution with students, or with students with disabilities;

Financial and human resources management;

Concession applications;

Working with applicable computer programmes for persons with disabilities or students;

Research and policy development.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

Knowledge of:

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA);

Concession assessments;

Disability support services;

Assistive technology and facilitating access of information in alternative formats;

Tertiary educational institutional systems;

Technical competencies:

Administrative skills;

Professional, accurate and useful reports;

Maintain accurate records;

Project management;

Technical assistive technology skills;

Behavioural competencies:

Interpersonal skills;

Communication skills (written and spoken);

Sensitivity to a diverse environment;

Planning, organising, and prioritising skills;

Professionalism;

Ability to handle information with high confidentiality;

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;

Ability to work under pressure;

A thorough understanding of the impact of disability on the academic, social and personal life of students;

An understanding of disability in the wider context of diversity, and inclusion, presentation, and facilitation skills;

Experience in conducting staff/student awareness training;

Ability to manage projects and awareness campaigns;

Analytical skills;

Interpersonal skills;

Ability to work independently.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

Relevant Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related Disability-oriented field;

HPCSA registration;

A total of two years' experience in writing funding proposals.

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