FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES
STUDENT ADMINISTRATION DIVISION}
MANAGER: SUPPORT SERVICES AND GENERAL ENQUIRIES
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Faculty of Veterinary Science, as the only faculty of its kind in the country, has a unique responsibility in training all veterinarians and veterinary nurses as well as conducting relevant and high impact research. The Faculty is looking for someone to manage the comprehensive general enquiries service to students and staff of the Faculty with the following responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Controlling and monitoring of student account services, bursaries and loans, client relations, and residence placement;
• Ensuring that correct procedures and policies are followed regarding access cards and parking for personnel, students and contractors;
• The receipt, checking, controlling and safe keeping of money;
• Controlling of the Faculty’s switchboard,
• Leadership in Client Service and Service Excellence; and
• Staff management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification; and
• 4 years’ experience of students’ services and support, including bursaries, loans, general enquiries and residence infrastructure, including 3 years’ experience in financial administration/accounting.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Advanced knowledge of the procedures and policy requirements of the NSFAS, Provincial and any other bursaries;
• Advanced knowledge of the admission process of undergraduate degree studies;
• Experience in advising prospective students and external stake holders on programmes, future studies, bursaries and NSFAS;
• Advanced knowledge of University policies and regulations;
• Advanced communication skills, written; and
• Knowledge residence infrastructure.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Knowledge of the PeopleSoft system.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and or UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Self-evaluation related to the criteria for the post; and
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 25 May 2021

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:  Ms MB Nyathela, Tel: (012) 529-8541

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 25 July 2021, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.