Students Affairs Officer
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Students Affairs Officer, based in Owen Sithole College of Agriculture (OSCA). This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: NSC11/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate student recruitment, registration and orientation processes.
- Coordinate student welfare, residential, health and support services.
- Facilitate student development programmes.
- Provide advice and guidance, and contribute to policies and guidelines.
- Manage staff and resources assigned to the component.
Requirements
- An NQF Level 06 qualification in Public Administration/Financial Management and a valid driver’s licence.
- Experience: 3 years’ experience in an academic institution environment.
- Knowledge:
- Courses and rules of academic institution
- Academic requirements for students
- Student funding formula
- Institutional policies and procedures
- RSA Constitution
- Public Service Act
- Public Administration Management Act
- Public Service Regulations
- PFMA
- EPMDS
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act and project management principles
- Skills:
- Interpersonal relations
- Computer
- Organizational development
- Leadership
- Business management
- Time management
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Conflict management
- Change management
- Selfdisciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
- Project management
- Decision making
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Negotiation
- Policy analysis and financial management