ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)

Job Overview

King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College invites applications for a permanent Assistant Director: Student Support Services (SSS) based at the Administration Centre in Mthatha. The successful candidate will oversee student support units, manage student counselling, career guidance, student governance, and sports/recreation programmes. Requirements include an NQF 7 Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work with a Psychology major, 3-5 years of working experience in an education environment, and 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Applications must be submitted via email using the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/STD 10 or NCV level 4.
• An appropriate Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Psychology or BA Social Worker (Major in Psychology) or Psychology-related qualification.
• A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in an Education/Teaching and Learning environment or related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of PSET and CET Act.
• Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, and Labour Relations Act.
• Knowledge of the National Student Financial Aid scheme and related legislation.
• Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework.
• Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework, Higher Education sector, and Education Act.
• Strong administrative, planning, organisation, financial management, report writing, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, computer literacy, analytical, client-oriented, project management, team leadership, and people management skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of the student support services unit.
• Develop the annual Student Support Services (SSS) operational plan, assigning relevant tasks to staff and ensuring progress against approved annual targets.
• Develop and review relevant SSS policies, processes, procedures, and job profiles.
• Ensure and maintain the compilation of learner progress reports, statements, results, and student enquiries.
• Manage student counselling across the college, ensuring implementation of counselling and guidance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate and monitor the provision of counselling services within the college.
• Design life skills programmes as proactive measures for counselling.
• Manage counselling services conducted by SSS to ensure required standards and compliance with the code of ethics.
• Provide students with career guidance, counselling, and academic support.
• Develop and monitor implementation of relevant career guidance plans for prospective and enrolled students towards academic achievement.
• Liaise with the Vocational Programme Manager and relevant stakeholders to ensure a well-developed system providing adequate control, direction, and motivation for career guidance at central office and campus levels.
• Oversee and maintain sport, recreation, arts, and culture activities for students.
• Coordinate the implementation of sports and recreation programmes.
• Facilitate student governance and student leadership development, coordinating annual SRC election processes and training/mentoring on SRC roles, duties, protocols, and practices.

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