Residence Head (post level 9) (Job ID : 6230)

UFS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking a candidate for a full-time management position to oversee student-related management and development of student leaders. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and have at least two years of relevant experience in a university residence or Student Affairs environment. Responsibilities include promoting a value-driven culture and enhancing residence living. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Medical aid scheme

Housing allowance

Leave and sick leave

Study benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a university residence or Student Affairs environment.
• Knowledge of student disciplinary processes.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general management and student-related activities.
• Develop and supervise student leaders.
• Promote integration of residence living and learning.

Skills

Results oriented

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leading

Building coalitions

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma on NQF Level 7

Postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 8

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE : Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation :

A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).

A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities :

• General Management.
• Student-related management.
• Development management and supervision of student leaders.
• Promote the integration of residence living and learning and value-driven culture.

Policy and compliance management :

Inherent requirements :

• A bachelors degree or an advanced diploma / BTech degree / postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a university residence or Student Affairs environment.
• Recommendations :
• A postgraduate qualification on NQF Level 8 will be advantageous.
• Three (3) to (5) years experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of student disciplinary process.
• Knowledge of residence management and policies.
• Understanding of trends in Higher Education.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Conflict resolution.

Requirements

Required competencies :

• Results orientated :
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic thinking :
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.
• Business acumen :
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading :
• The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others display good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building coalitions :
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties :

1 October 2025.

Closing date :

5 September 2025

Salary :

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits :

Subject to specific conditions) : pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries :

For enquiries please contact or email . Additionally kindly contact / 9813 / 9810 / 9814 / 2979 for assistance.

General :

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at : EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025 28 Feb

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

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Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1