“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

• Accessibility Services:
  • Facilitating the registration of students with disabilities with the PsyCaD Disability Unit across all campuses in accordance with the Policy for Persons with Disabilities.
  • Rendering disability support to students with disabilities (online, in-person, individual and/or group format).
  • Development or revision of protocols for the Disability Unit services to students with disabilities.
  • Overseeing assistive device and software acquisition and distribution.
  • Completing administration and maintenance of the Disability Unit assistive devices and software across all four campuses.
  • Overseeing the usage of equipment by students with disabilities to prevent misuse.
  • Providing training in assistive technology.
  • Facilitating bursary administrative issues – NSFAS and other funders.
  • Communicating with publishers to obtain copyright and electronic books if they are readily available.
  • Mobility and Orientation.
• Concession Support:
  • Coordinating the process of providing appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities.
  • Reviewing concession applications of students with disabilities.
  • Contribution to concession panel discussions.
  • Moderation of completed concession documents prior to distribution to students.
  • Annual revision and improvement of concession processes and documentation.
  • Liaison and service delivery.
  • Liaising with various divisions across the university and coordinating professional service delivery.
  • Psycho-educative topic identification.
  • Inter- and intra-faculty referrals and service delivery to create an inclusive and supportive environment for students with disabilities.
  • Maintaining clear communication channels with students and stakeholders.
• Disability Awareness and Psychoeducation:
  • Development and presentation of pro-active workshops to students with disabilities.
  • Create disability awareness and promote sensitivity and etiquette towards students with disabilities.
  • Facilitate sessions for student leadership and Disability Unit Ambassadors on disability related topics.
  • Liaison with donors/sponsors for disability awareness projects.
  • Coordinate designated projects on the wellness calendar.
  • Marketing of the PsyCaD Disability Unit services and activities.
  • Create and curate content for social media platforms that promote inclusion.
  • Conduct webinars and other virtual events to engage with students and external stakeholders.
  • Inter- and intra-Faculty referrals and service delivery.
  • Participate in UJ events such as Open Day and orientation.
• Crisis Intervention:
  • Contain a student with a disability presenting with a crisis to the PsyCaD during office hours and make referrals, where necessary, to the relevant service providers and stakeholders.
• Accessible Assessment Coordination and Facilitation:
  • Coordinate assessment logistics such as booking of readers, scribes & invigilators.
  • Facilitate of accessible formal assessments for students with disabilities at the Disability Unit.
  • Coordinating the process of accessible formal assessments for students with disabilities and liaising with faculties.
• Professional Administration:
  • Perform daily routine administrative tasks such as diary management, professional statistics record keeping, process notes, report writing, referral letters, e-mail responses, telephonic enquiries, and general enquiries.
  • Adherence to legislation and UJ policies.
  • Attend applicable workshops, lectures, activities as it pertains to administrative assistants and PsyCaD.
  • Professional reports and documentation as required within PsyCaD and ADS.
• Community Engagement (CE), Research and Liaison:
  • Research projects as identified or required by trend developments and statistical analysis of departmental functions.
  • Participation in CE projects and initiatives.

• An Honours Degree in Technology/Computer Science/Information Science (NQF Level 8).
• Experience working within a higher education institution.
• Proficiency in South African Sign Language.
• Training in scribing, reading and/or invigilation for written assessments.
• Experience in marketing administration for psychosocial projects.
• Experience in social media.

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office/365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and One Drive) and other relevant software.
• Proficiency in the use of social media and online/cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of how to assist students with various disabilities with relevant assistive technology.
• Knowledge of various organisations for persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of structure and content of the appropriate language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge in development and coordination of training interventions for young adults or students.

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to make professional decisions and work with others.
• Good training and development skills.
• Good administration and reporting skills, including report writing.
• Availability to work flexibly (after hours) and travel as appropriate to meet the needs of UJ.
• Ability to critically reflect on all aspects of own contribution to the role and a commitment to continuous improvement and creative ways of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work within strict ethical guidelines as prescribed by relevant legislature and organisational policies and procedures.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to handle students with diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity