Specialist III: Diversity & Inclusion (P8) (Human Capital Management Division: Transformation Department)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“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.
- To support and drive the Transformation, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives within the University of Johannesburg with a focus to staff and students.
- Support the University’s commitment to the Higher Education Transformation Agenda by entrenching and giving effect to the University’s Institutional Transformation Plan.
- Foster and maintain positive work relationships with Transformation Committee members, providing advice in relation to diversity and inclusion matters.
- Build positive working relationships with staff, students, student organisations and external stakeholders to implement and sustain diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Promote awareness of the values of the institution.
- Facilitate presentations, and host and attend stakeholder meetings to embed diversity and inclusion principles and initiatives in the university.
- Assume an advocacy role within the institution and external to it, in respect of the Transformation Agenda of the University, diversity management and cultural integration.
- Coordinate diversity related initiatives, events and campaigns.
- Support students and staff with queries and complaints pertaining to unacceptable behaviour, discrimination and harassment (LGBTQI, race, gender, and people with disabilities).
- Play an investigative role in resolving queries and complaints pertaining to unacceptable behaviour, discrimination and harassment.
- Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable (UJ) procedures, regulations and laws, satisfaction of event participants and resolution of any problems that arise at events.
- Communicate and liaise with staff at a chosen venue to coordinate details and arrangements prior to, during and after the event.
- Assist line manager with preparations of reports, presentations, memorandums, proposals and correspondence.
Minimum requirements
- 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.
- Ability to define the broader transformation goals of the University of Johannesburg and Higher Education in South Africa.
- Previous experience in working on transformation/diversity programmes/projects in a large, diverse organization specifically (disability, race, class, and gender inequalities).
- An understanding of the Higher Education framework and the HE Transformation Agenda.
- Experience in dealing with conflict, mediation and resolution.
- Manage work, projects and deliverables independently.
- Ability to read, report, interpret and analyse data.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Culturally sensitive and identifies institutional and individual actions, practices, language, and symbols.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
- Report writing skills.
- Time Management.
- Deadline driven.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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.