STUDENT LIASON OFFICER

Reference: GSC26/2026. Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus benefits). Requirements: A Degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Social Science or Education or Psychology or Relative Qualification recognise by SAQA, 1-2 Years Work Experience in Student Support Service or Teaching and Learning Environment or Related Field. Knowledge: Proven knowledge of public sector, Knowledge of TVET environment, proven Knowledge psychology, Teaching background, public services framework, public services Act, public services regulations, public management Act, Treasury regulations, Batho Pele Principle. Skills: Computer literacy (MS, Word, Excel, Ms PowerPoint), Administrative, communication and listening, Excellent project management, Confidence and energy to build rapport, Ability to prioritise, work independently and meet deadlines, flexibility to occasionally work out of hours strong eye for detail, Lecturing experience in fundamental programmes will be a requirement, good teamwork, Problem solving. Duties: Provide student liaison services at the campus, Guide students and path their careers, Manage the induction of the students at the campus, Provide welfare support to students by liaising between stakeholder/persons, Prepare weekly support and monthly reports, Assist students as and when required, Assist with academic support plan for identified students, Guide students to make the right decision and improve their performance, Ensure that there is continuous awareness and level of knowledge in HIV/AIDS to students. Address socio- economic students matters appropriately including substance and other relevant matters, Promote regular attendance of students and monitor the attendance register, Conduct home visits when necessary and interview/counsel students, staff, families and other relevant stakeholders in order to identify contributing factors associated with low attendance concerns, support student, families by establishing and delivering absence reduction programmes, manage the fundamentals support programmes, peer educator programmes in the student support centre at campus, management of application and placement process. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026.