Student Liason Officer

Requirements

A Degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Social Science or Education or Psychology or Relative Qualification recognise by SAQA, 1-2 Years Work Experience in Student Support Service or Teaching and Learning Environment or Related Field. Knowledge: Proven knowledge of public sector, Knowledge of TVET environment, proven Knowledge psychology, Teaching background, public services framework, public services Act, public services regulations, public management Act, Treasury regulations, Batho Pele Principle. Skills: Computer literacy (MS, Word, Excel, Ms PowerPoint), Administrative, communication and listening, Excellent project management, Confidence and energy to build rapport, Ability to prioritise, work independently and meet deadlines, flexibility to occasionally work out of hours strong eye for detail, Lecturing experience in fundamental programmes will be a requirement, good teamwork, Problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

Provide student liaison services at the campus, Guide students and path their careers, Manage the induction of the students at the campus, Provide welfare support to students by liaising between stakeholder/persons, Prepare weekly support and monthly reports, Assist students as and when required, Assist with academic support plan for identified students, Guide students to make the right decision and improve their performance, Ensure that there is continuous awareness and level of knowledge in HIV/AIDS to students. Address socio- economic students matters appropriately including substance and other relevant matters, Promote regular attendance of students and monitor the attendance register, Conduct home visits when necessary and interview/counsel students, staff, families and other relevant stakeholders in order to identify contributing factors associated with low attendance concerns, support student, families by establishing and delivering absence reduction programmes, manage the fundamentals support programmes, peer educator programmes in the student support centre at campus, management of application and placement process.

How to Apply

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Notes

Gert Sibande TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representative will receive preference. Applicants must submit a fully completed and officially signed Z83 form and a comprehensive CV when applying for a post, at least three contactable work-related references. Candidates will be contacted to submit originally certified copies of all qualification before an interview, including academic records, ID document and valid driver’s licence not older than 6 months, if drivers licence is required in terms of the requirements of the post Application Z83 form is available on our website, www.gscollege.edu.za or DPSA website Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted Applicants should submit separate Z83 and CV where more than one post is applied for Selected candidates will be subjected to vetting process and personnel suitability check in terms of minimum information security standard The College reserves the right to verify any information received in applications Late and incomplete applications will not be considered Submission of fraudulent documentation and canvassing or College staff will immediately disqualify the candidate Should you not receive any response from us within 60 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful Post reference number should be indicated on the application The College reserves the right to withdraw any position at any time all shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessment. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. CLOSING DATE : 24 July 2026 (at 13h00 sharp), all applications received after the closing date and time will not be entertained Apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments, please.