RESIDENCE HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR MALE
Department of Higher Education and Training · Zwelitsha Campus
- Closing date
- 26 October 2026
- Reference
- ZWEM/07/2026
- Salary band
- R 330 162
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Higher Education and Training Location: Zwelitsha Campus Salary: R280 278- R330 162 per annum (Level 06), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Requirements: Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) and/ or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in administration or equivalent qualification. 1-2 years’ relevant experience in supervising students in the College residence. Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET College including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions. Knowledge and understanding of Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, especially the policies and relevant legislation. Administrative skills, Planning and organizing. Financial management Report writing. Problem solving. Computer literacy. Team leadership. Planning and organizing. People management skills. Duties: Ensure and monitor the wellbeing of students Conduct residence induction. Facilitate the election of block leaders, Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the campus manager and bursary office. Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the campus manager and bursary office. Provide conflict management to 32 students and at the dining hall Draft residence code of conduct Maintain household records, admission and allocate rooms for students Distribute residence application forms. Collect application forms with relevant supporting documents. Conduct verification of information on COLTECH system. Record, file copies of student deposit slips and indemnity forms. Maintain written record of the movement of students out of the residence afterhours. Prepare and submit monthly reports on hostel activities and incidents. Allocate rooms for students based on admission criteria, pass rate, seniority demarcation and first come demarcation and first come first serve bases. Setup and administer duty roster. Monitor and ensure safety of students and their belongings in the hostel. Make regular rounds to ensure that students and residence are secured. Provide basic emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary Ensure that students are aware of means of escape, fire regulation and equipment. Ensure maintenance and management of property and infrastructure at the residence. Identify damages in the residence and report to relevant officials for repairs. Ensure that all residence buildings and premises are in good condition. Application instructions: Please hand deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Headquarters, Qonce, 5600 Please see the email address below for electronic applications. Email Address: rectruitment@lovedale.org.za Enquiries: Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223 Notes: All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW
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Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) and/ or Certificate (NQF Level 5) in administration or equivalent qualification
- ✓1-2 years’ relevant experience in supervising students in the College residence
- ✓Knowledge of policies and governance environment of TVET College including knowledge of the annual reporting requirements by the Higher Education Institutions
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, especially the policies and relevant legislation
- ✓Administrative skills, Planning and organizing
- ✓Financial management Report writing
- ✓Problem solving
- ✓Computer literacy
- ✓Team leadership
- ✓Planning and organizing
Key responsibilities
- •Ensure and monitor the wellbeing of students Conduct residence induction
- •Facilitate the election of block leaders, Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the campus manager and bursary office
- •Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the campus manager and bursary office
- •Provide conflict management to 32 students and at the dining hall Draft residence code of conduct Maintain household records, admission and allocate rooms for students Distribute residence application forms
- •Collect application forms with relevant supporting documents
- •Conduct verification of information on COLTECH system
- •Record, file copies of student deposit slips and indemnity forms
- •Maintain written record of the movement of students out of the residence afterhours
- •Prepare and submit monthly reports on hostel activities and incidents
- •Allocate rooms for students based on admission criteria, pass rate, seniority demarcation and first come demarcation and first come first serve bases