PLACEMENT OFFICER (Ref G88)

ONLY INTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED!!!

The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community.

The University of Fort Hare seeks to appoint a Placement Officer in the Residence Department

RESIDENCE DEPARTMENT

PLACEMENT OFFICER (Ref G88)

Alice Campus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Must have M+3-year qualification in Finance/IT/Social Science or equivalent.
• 3 years of working experience in a university environment directly involved with Residence ITS Systems.

Added Advantage

• 1-2 years of Supervisory experience

Skills And Experience Required

• Proven experience in dealing with managing information and updating records.
• Ability to deliver high levels of client service.
• Ability to handle difficult situations both robustly but also with tact and sensitivity.
• High level of IT skills or ITS proficiency
• Excellent ability in written and oral communication
• Knowledge of residence policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize work and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with students and stakeholders from a range of linguistic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Integrity and personal rapport in dealing with students
• Ability to deal with internal/external auditors.
• Knowledge of budgeting and ability to scrutinize the budget report.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Billing of students
• Coordination and administration of the application process for both continuing and first-time entering students.
• Coordinate the Audit process during the residence external auditing cycle.
• Coordination of budget for the leased residences and liaise with the Budget office regarding all the relevant residence budget matters.
• Liaise with accommodation officers and service providers.
• Managing the placement of students
• Scheduling and planning for the year ahead and future placements
• Provide updated reports for management information.
• Communicate with students and relevant stakeholders (internal and external) via email, telephone, and in person to maintain relationships.

Closing date: 26 November 2023

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

• Visit the Website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the SUBJECT LINE.
• Submit the motivation and resume as well as supporting documents namely; ID/passport, certificates and three work-related referees, on the application website.
• No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
• Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
• Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.

Queries can be directed to Ms. Mandlakazi Kwaza on mkwaza@ufh.ac.za and 043 704 7190

The University reserves the right NOT to make a permanent appointment at this stage.

University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.