Faculty Student Advisor (Permanent) - EBIT Dean's Office (1 post)

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

FACULTY STUDENT ADVISOR (ONE POST) (PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be required to provide support to students, especially those at risk of not succeeding within the Faculty, in order for such students to be successful.

MINIMUM REQUIRENENTS:

• Honours degree in Educational Psychology or a honours degree in Counselling Psychology or Social Work
• Minimum experience of three years as a student mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution and understanding of curricular issues

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literate and competent working with Excel;
• Good communication skills;
• Empathic and helpful nature;
• Facilitation skills
• Organizational skills
• Registration or membership with a professional body.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A master's degree in Educational Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
• Two years of experience in Career counselling.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills Assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED an UMVOZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP. In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 1 June 2022

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Estelle Greyling, Tel: (012) 420 2100 or email estelle.greyling@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and contact person Prof Alta van der Merwe, Tel: (012) 420 3798 or email alta.vdm@up.ac.za enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2022 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions