Assistant Director: Student Support Services

Requirements

Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Psychology or BA in Social Work (Major in Psychology) or equivalent qualification. 3–5 years’ relevant experience in an educational institution. A valid driver’s license. Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) Knowledge of PSET and CET Act; Teaching and Learning, Skills Development Act, National Student Financial Aid Scheme and related legislation, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relation Act. Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework; The following skills are required: Administrative; planning and organizing; financial management; report writing; communication and interpersonal; problem solving; client oriented; analytical; project management; team leadership; and people management. Sound financial planning and management competencies. Excellent report writing skills and processing skills. Advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee administration of the students support services unit; Manage students counselling across the college; Provide student with career guidance, counselling and academic support; Oversee and maintain the sport, recreation, 25 arts and culture activities for student; Facilitate student governance and student leadership development; Manage mainstreaming of gender and disability within students; Management of all Human, Financial and other resources of the unit. Enquiries : Mr MB Khakhu Tel No: (011) 351 6000

How to Apply

Notes

Apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions. If you apply for the first time, you will be required to register by clicking the register button to register. After registering, you will be allowed to log in and apply for your chosen post (s). Upload the supporting document namely, a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. The shortlisted candidates will also be requested to submit confirmation or service letter from their previous employer, confirming their employment status/ history. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointment promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The college reserves the right not to make appointment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study 45 verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. CJC is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements. Due to the college financial constraints, candidates will be responsible for their traveling and accommodation. CLOSING DATE : 16 November 2026