Training Officer - Gender Desk

University of Limpopo · Limpopo

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QUALIFICATIONS

Matric
A university Degree in Social Sciences master's degree will be an added advantage
Current registration with the qualification body
Computer literacy: MS Office etc.

Three years of relevant experience
Experience in training in a tertiary setting will be an added advantage.
Experience of counselling survivors and perpetrators of GBV will be added advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Participate in inequality policy training and advocacy interventions.
Provision of monthly training reports, including analysis reports on all trainings/ workshops for the year to date.
Develop education and awareness campaigns plan for both staff and students
Run education and awareness campaigns
Liaise with other relevant units within the university including providing training and support to staff concerning mental health issues.
Organise and facilitate regular peer-led focused groups and specific psychosocial groups activities
Work with community leaders and local organisations to organise and support community-based training activities
Responsible for the roll-out of training and awareness programs to staff and students,
Capacitating other University units such as Student Affairs, Security, HR, Properties and Services, for example ensures that the University makes the required changes to combat this scourge and promote substantive gender equity.
Comply with all reasonable instructions and do all that is reasonably required to give effect to the Unit's objectives.

Excellent knowledge of the relevant national legislation and regulatory frameworks related to social inclusion.
Equality promotion and protection against discrimination/harassment.
Demonstrated ability to apply relevant legislative, policy and procedural requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risk to the University.
Demonstrated experience in conducting training in the workplace and other relevant settings.
Strong experience in writing reports, recommendations, preparing correspondence and other documents for senior stakeholders.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent inter-personal and networking skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Proven training and facilitation skills.
Proven computer literacy skills, including but not limited to the use of MS Office software package at intermediate level and proven attributes of transparency, integrity, maintaining confidentiality and teamwork;
Current driver's licence - as travel will be required in this role.