Senior Diversity & Inclusion Specialist—Transformation

University of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Johannesburg invites applications for Specialist III: Diversity & Inclusion (P8) in the Transformation Department at Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. The role focuses on staff and student diversity, inclusion initiatives, and contributing to the university’s transformation agenda.

You will lead and coordinate diversity programs, build stakeholder relationships, facilitate events, and prepare reports and recommendations to support an inclusive campus culture within a major South

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources and People Management, Social Sciences, Psychology and Behavioural Studies, or any related qualification (NQF 7).
• Minimum of 5 years’ work-related experience within a tertiary education environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Higher Education Transformation Agenda by entrenching the Institutional Transformation Plan.
• Foster and maintain relationships with Transformation Committee members, providing advice on diversity and inclusion matters.
• Coordinate diversity related initiatives, events and campaigns.
• Support staff and students with queries and complaints pertaining to discrimination and harassment.
• Promote awareness of the university’s values and embedding diversity and inclusion principles.
• Play an advocacy role within the institution and externally on transformation and cultural integration.

Education

Degree in Human Resources and People Management, Social Sciences, Psychology and Behavioural Studies, or any related qualification (NQF 7)

Job description

The University of Johannesburg invites applications for Specialist III: Diversity & Inclusion (P8) in the Transformation Department at Auckland Park Kingsway Campus. The role focuses on staff and student diversity, inclusion initiatives, and contributing to the university’s transformation agenda.

You will lead and coordinate diversity programs, build stakeholder relationships, facilitate events, and prepare reports and recommendations to support an inclusive campus culture within a major South