Director of Student Residences & Campus Life

UWC Sport; Bellville; In loco; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of the Western Cape invites applications for the position of Director: Residential Services on the Main Campus, Bellville, WC. The role reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Student Development & Support and requires delivering strategic leadership across Student Housing, Administration & Placement, and Reslife.

The successful candidate will lead in residence strategy, governance, and operations, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and student-focused service delivery.

Competenze

• Masters degree or equivalent professional qualification (NQF 9).
• Experience in managing residence operations or related environment, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in higher education or multi-campus settings.
• Knowledge of SA housing, health and safety legislation; relevant certifications encouraged.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all residence-related functions across the University.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive residence management strategy aligned with the University's mission and goals.
• Establish policies, standards and systems for effective residence management.
• Drive programmes to enhance student satisfaction, retention and success.
• Oversee allocation, occupancy and maintenance of student residences; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Conoscenze

Strategic Leadership

Financial Acumen

Digital Acumen

Student-Centred Approach

Collaboration

Risk & Compliance Management

Communication

Coaching & Mentoring

Change Facilitation

Formazione

Masters degree or equivalent (NQF 9)

Descrizione del lavoro

University of the Western Cape invites applications for the position of Director: Residential Services on the Main Campus, Bellville, WC. The role reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Student Development & Support and requires delivering strategic leadership across Student Housing, Administration & Placement, and Reslife.

The successful candidate will lead in residence strategy, governance, and operations, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and student-focused service delivery.