Job Details
Job Description
Manager Discrimination, Harassment, and Gender Harm (Grade 14)
Vice-Chancellorate Equity and Institutional Culture
The Vice Chancellorate invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
The Department - Description of the Department
The Discrimination, Harassment, and Gender Harm Manager will work closely with the Director: Equity and Institutional Culture, the Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and the Discrimination, Harassment, and Gender Harm Officer to receive and record reports of discrimination, harassment, and all GBV from staff and students and provide comprehensive, complainant support.
A B.Degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in counselling, social work, or related discipline plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
- Previous experience with advocacy and awareness-raising in matters relating to gender-based violence, harassment, discrimination, and transformation.
- Experience managing and coordinating complaints and/or allegations related to gender-based violence, discrimination, and harassment.
- Experience working collaboratively across departments to achieve institutional goals, including policy development and implementation.
- Previous working experience in higher education will be an advantage.
Application Process
It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.
The following documents are required:
- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact 046 603 8063.
Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):
- Short-listing meeting scheduled. (TBC)
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
Remuneration per annum (Grade 14):
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum :R567 321.00
Cost to Company per annum (Approximately) :R741 659.00
Rhodes University has a vaccination mandate as part of its Conditions of Service. The implementation of the vaccine mandate has been held in abeyance from 01 January 2023. Should the COVID-19 situation change in a way that the number of cases of COVID-19 pose a threat to the University, the implementation of the Vaccine Mandate will be re-activated and all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated.
Recognising that diversity is important in ach 25ieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.
