Manager: Student Wellness (Grade 17)
Division of Student Services and Development
The Division of Student Services and Development invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
Main ObjectivesOverall responsibility for driving student wellness through the management of the Student Counselling Centre, Careers Centre, Wellness and Health Care Centre (HCC) to ensure the provision of a holistic wellness support service to the students of the University and to provide a high standard of health care facilities to students and staff.
The RequirementsThe job incumbent must be a Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA), with approximately 7 years' relevant work experience over and above their internship where such experience includes:
Previous experience working with adolescents or individuals in early adulthood. The greater diversity of the experience with adolescents the better. Those individuals with specific experience of working with University students will also be at an advantage.
Previous experience supervising interns with a good track record of having done so.
Previous experience working at a strategic level (at least middle management).
At least 5 years' management experience.
Previous experience in developing new policies, practices and processes that will improve the overall quality of the well-being of students.
Previous experience in being part of initiatives to introduce new ways of thinking where the individual has worked with individuals to change their current way of thinking and functioning.
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 8249.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
Short-listing meeting date to be confirmed.
The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 17):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R886 899
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1 137 843
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.
Closing Date: 27th August 2024
If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion.
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