Student Development Officer: Counseling & Growth (Contract)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town invites applications for a Contract Student Development Officer to support registered students and staff at District Six Campus. The role focuses on counselling, student wellbeing, and academic success.

Your duties include counselling and crisis debriefing, developing training programmes, liaising with academics and services, and contributing to research and outreach.

Qualifications

• B degree in Social Work or Social Sciences (with Social Work major).
• Registration as Social Worker is required.
• One year of work experience as a registered Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Counselling and crisis debriefing for students with academic, personal, social or career challenges.
• Facilitate student support groups and psychoeducational workshops.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and advocate for students’ psychosocial wellbeing.
• Participate in and initiate research related to student wellbeing.
• Organize and present outreach educational programs on campus and in residences.
• Maintain records and administer projects within the department.

Skills

Counselling

Crisis management

Communication

Research

Education

B degree in Social Work or Social Sciences (with Social Work major)

Registration as Social Worker

Job description

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town invites applications for a Contract Student Development Officer to support registered students and staff at District Six Campus. The role focuses on counselling, student wellbeing, and academic success.

Your duties include counselling and crisis debriefing, developing training programmes, liaising with academics and services, and contributing to research and outreach.