Social Inclusion and Diversity Manager Engagement and Transformation

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date 5 May 2023.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The primary purpose of this post is to develop and implement institutional equality promotion and social inclusion advocacy and awareness programmes and provide/facilitate support to equality-related complainants and/or respondents.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provision of support and advice to staff and students who experienced unfair discrimination / harassment;
• Develop and implement social justice and equality advocacy programmes and interventions;
• Build internal and external stakeholder partnerships related to education and advocacy programmes;
• Co-ordinate and oversee all volunteer training and implementation of the equality-related education and advocacy programmes; and
• Provision of monthly and quarterly reports on equality promotion and social justice education and advocacy programmes, including GBV and Pride activities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent knowledge of the relevant national legislation and regulatory frameworks related to social inclusion, equality promotion and protection against discrimination / harassment;
• Excellent inter-personal and networking skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in isiXhosa being a requirement;
• Proven training and facilitation skills;
• Proven computer literacy skills, including but not limited to the use of MS Office software package at intermediate level; ITS and the CiiMS case management software; and
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, maintaining confidentiality and teamwork.

Requirements

• A relevant Masters degree or equivalent in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Law (human rights/labour law) or other relevant field.
• Three years relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION E.g. Contact Person And Telephone Number, E-mail

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Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date 5 May 2023.