CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To manage a mixed or female university residence in Gqeberha and George. The residence manager integrates student accommodation goals with those of the academic programme of the institution; oversees the day-to-day administration of the residence; ensures and nurtures the emotional, social, physical, academic and recreational well-being of residence students; manages order and discipline within the residence; oversees all residence infrastructure and developmental programmes under the Living and Learning framework. Drives all residential programmes specific to that residence.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manages financial and budgetary issues of a particular residence
• Implements and monitors student living and learning interventions
• Oversees the day-to-day residence office administration
• Attends to and manages all emergencies (medical, death, fire, etc.)
• Manages, monitors, and ensures order and discipline within a given residence.
• Manages the resident student assistant (RSA), mentors and the house committee and ensures that they perform their duties.
• Manages all residence infrastructure
• Assists the residence admissions office with the registration of residence students in residence
• Ensures compliance with the Living and learning framework as endorsed by the university
• Assists in managing the cleaning staff in the residence
• Co-ordinates and runs developmental programmes for residents

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• An in-depth knowledge of residence rules, regulations and processes.
• An in-depth knowledge of university procedures and policies relating to student finance, discipline, admission, disability, harassment, pregnancy, GBV etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understands the essence of learning and education wrt providing and delivering enrichment programmes for residents
• Good negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with disabilities.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, ITS, knowledge of social media tools
• Familiar with the Living and Learning approach
• Have a working understanding of SHE requirements

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess an M+3 qualification preferably in the discipline of social science and education. Candidates must have worked in a residential environment in an educational and managerial role.  In addition, significant relevant experience in working with students in a higher education environment will be required especially wrt the delivery of educational programmes. A working knowledge of the tools available on social platforms as educational aids. AFirst-aid certificate of competency and a valid code 8 driver’s licence will be an added advantage.