CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To manage a mixed or female university residence in Gqeberha and George. The residence manager integrates student accommodation goals with those of the academic programme of the institution; oversees the day-to-day administration of the residence; ensures and nurtures the emotional, social, physical, academic and recreational well-being of residence students; manages order and discipline within the residence; oversees all residence infrastructure and developmental programmes under the Living and Learning framework. Drives all residential programmes specific to that residence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manages financial and budgetary issues of a particular residence
• Implements and monitors student living and learning interventions
• Oversees the day-to-day residence office administration
• Attends to and manages all emergencies (medical, death, fire, etc.)
• Manages, monitors, and ensures order and discipline within a given residence.
• Manages the resident student assistant (RSA), mentors and the house committee and ensures that they perform their duties.
• Manages all residence infrastructure
• Assists the residence admissions office with the registration of residence students in residence
• Ensures compliance with the Living and learning framework as endorsed by the university
• Assists in managing the cleaning staff in the residence
• Co-ordinates and runs developmental programmes for residents

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• An in-depth knowledge of residence rules, regulations and processes.
• An in-depth knowledge of university procedures and policies relating to student finance, discipline, admission, disability, harassment, pregnancy, GBV etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understands the essence of learning and education wrt providing and delivering enrichment programmes for residents
• Good negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with disabilities.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, ITS, knowledge of social media tools
• Familiar with the Living and Learning approach
• Have a working understanding of SHE requirements

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess an M+3 qualification preferably in the discipline of social science and education. Candidates must have worked in a residential environment in an educational and managerial role. In addition, significant relevant experience in working with students in a higher education environment will be required especially wrt the delivery of educational programmes. A working knowledge of the tools available on social platforms as educational aids. AFirst-aid certificate of competency and a valid code 8 driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Disclaimer:

No applicant would be accepted after the closing date (22 February 2022).

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.