Division for Teaching and Learning
Equality Unit (EqU)
Programme Coordinator
(Ref. EVG/042/0222)
The Equality Unit (EqU) promotes collective action towards social justice and discourse regarding social asymmetries at Stellenbosch University (SU). The Unit coordinates, educates and raises awareness around equality, gender, HIV/Aids, GBV and unfair discrimination among students and staff. The Unit is further responsible for the coordination and implementation of SU’s policies on Unfair Discrimination & Harassment and HIV/Aids.
Duties:
This position entails the coordination of a comprehensive institutional HIV-and-sexualities strategy for Stellenbosch University that aims to realise an inclusive, value-driven campus with an enabling environment, free from unfair discrimination, harassment and victimization, as well as the prevention and support services needed for student and staff success to be promoted. To reach this mission, the main activities and performance indicators include training, facilitation and mentoring, student and organisation liaison, networking with staff and students at main and satellite campuses regarding issues of HIV, Aids, gender, sexuality, MSM, LGBTQIA+, social justice and other current narratives, coordinating HST campaigns, condom and lube distribution and facilitating dialogues and social discussion groups. This post is also instrumental in implementing the Higher Health initiatives and grant expectations.
Representing and actively contributing to relevant forums (including student forums and organisations) and/or networks within SU and the HE sector;
Networking with and building strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders (student sand staff) within SU;
Advocating for inclusion of social justice, HIV, gender, sexualities, LGBTQIA+ and MSM at SU and the HE sector;
Creating and maintaining collaboration with students, student organisations and movements within SU;
Developing and facilitating training and mentoring of student leaders /peer educators;
Developing and facilitating in-curriculum lectures, short courses, workshops and training for students and staff (in-person, online / on social media);
Availability for training, presentations and attending student meetings and initiatives outside usual office hours (during the evenings and over weekends) as needed;
Coordinating and supervising support for HST at office and FTF and other HIV testing campaigns;
Condom and lube distribution coordination;
Managing materials including stocktaking, orders and storage of HCT materials, condoms, and other safe sex material;
Monitoring and evaluation, record-keeping and reporting.
Job requirements:
A relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. education, psychology, political science, social work, etc.);
A minimum of two years’ relevant work experience (including experience in HCT and training/facilitation);
Thorough knowledge of HIV, gender and sexualities as well as social justice;
Thorough knowledge and experience in HIV testing and counselling;
Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E);
Fluency in two official South African languages (including English);
Excellent facilitation and training skills (both in-person and online);
The ability to build and sustain networks and relationships with students and staff on all levels.
Recommendations:
Proficiency in isiXhosa;
Knowledge and understanding of relevant national policies and legislation;
Experience in the higher education sector;
A valid driver’s licence.
Commencement of duties:
1 April 2022
Enquiries regarding this post: Michelle Munro on 021 808 3551, or at [email protected]
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753, or at [email protected]
NOTE: Please include a comprehensive CV as well as a letter of application when applying for this position. The contact details of three recent referees should be included in the CV.
Closing date: 11 March 2022
The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of Stellenbosch University.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.sun.ac.za/english/careers BY USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires people in occupations that entail potential exposure to certain hazards (such as, but not limited to: noise, hazardous chemical substances and hazardous biological agents) to be subjected to medical screening, to determine their fitness to work in the said occupations.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.