Academic Success Coach – Offic of the Dean (EBIT) (1 Post)

Faculty: EBIT

Department: DD Academic Development

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

POST TITLE: ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH (ONE POST) (CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be required to provide faculty specific academic advising and support to undergraduate students especially those at risk of failing, within the faculty. To monitor academic progress of at-risk students and provide relevant support or refer to relevant support departments.

MINIMUM REQUIRENENTS: 

• An honours degree in Social Science: psychology or Social Work
• Two years’ experience in the following areas:
  • Experience working with university students and/or young people.
  • Experience supporting students or young people who face psychosocial and/or academic challenges.
  • Experience working as a tutor, mentor or advisor at a tertiary institution.
  • Experience with IT in terms of data capturing.
  • Understanding of curricular issues.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literate and competent working with Excel;
• Good communication skills;
• Empathic and helpful nature;
• Registration or membership with a professional body.
• Ability to provide informed advice and counsel
• Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the work unit

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A master’s degree in Educational Psychology or Counselling Psychology.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills 

Assessments as part of the selection process.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP. In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV; 
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE:   20 July 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Estelle Greyling, Tel: (012) 420 8400 or email [email protected] for application-related enquiries, and contact person Ms M Mawelele, Tel: (012) 420 4934

 or email [email protected] for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 October 2026 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions