Primary Responsibilities Include The Following:Fulfilling leadership as well as management functions within the cluster;Taking initiative to establish the cluster as the organisational basis of social and academic life;Developing and implementing a vision for the cluster as a healthy, enabling community that enhances student success;Taking responsibility for establishing cocurricular programmes;Promoting the cluster as organisational premise among faculties;Taking the lead in creating and monitoring development opportunities for all student communities within the cluster;Taking responsibility for coordinating and administrative tasks, including facilities management, regarding University accommodation within the cluster;Uniting the staff and student leadership within the cluster as a team;Accepting the overarching responsibility for training within the CSLL;Advising and liaising with residence representatives and house committees;Accepting the overarching responsibility for the disciplinary committee for the cluster;Performing crisis management;Meeting the requirements set by the divisions and the University;Developing research-based initiatives;Accepting responsibility for the efficient governance of one specific residence community within the cluster.Job Requirements:A relevant university degree;At least five years' experience in youth development for the age group 16-25;Proof of a project relating to youth development that was self-initiated and successfully completed;Proof of a project that was self-initiated and successfully completed as part of a team;Experience in leadership guidance;Experience in crisis management;The ability to provide thought leadership (development and guidance of a vision) and using it to lead staff and students through a process of change;Verbal and written skills in English and one other official South African language;The ability to function in a multilingual environment;Proven ability to work in a team;Proven ability to guide a team;Basic knowledge of value-driven management;Facilitation skills;Strong administrative skills;Computer skills.How To Apply:Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), as well as a motivation (a separate document which does not form part of the cover letter) in which the candidate indicates their opinion on:Value-driven management;The way in which residences could contribute to student success;The role of a resident head.Your application must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.Enquiries regarding this post: Gareth Cornelissen on 021 808 2028.
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