Leadership Programme Coordinator

Overview

Division for Student Affairs (DSAf) and the Centre for Student Life and Learning (CSLL) operate within the Division for Student Affairs, with a focus on student development through a broad spectrum of co-curricular activities. The CSLL collaborates with the Centre for Student Counselling and Development (CSCD). The Centre aims to integrate students' learning and living environments and to offer transformative student experiences with engaged leadership development and support. The Leadership Programme Coordinator will expand and strengthen student leadership engagement across the University, aligning with Stellenbosch University’s vision to create a transformative student experience and to cultivate graduate attributes including engaged citizen, digital knower, dynamic professional, enquiring learner and caring individual. The role has both internal (campus and faculty student committees) and broader external responsibilities (global leadership engagements) and forms part of the FVZS Institute team within CSLL, reporting to the DD (Leadership) / Head : FVZS Institute.

Duties / Pligte

• Portfolio Strategy

Implement a strategy, under the guidance of the DD (leadership) / Head : FVZS Institute, to increase student leadership engagement in support of student success.

Identify internal collaborations within DSAf and with broader SU and other higher education partners on key student leadership projects.

Brief SMEs to conceptualise programme content (learning objectives, outcomes and competencies).

Coordinate online content development for specific student leadership programmes in collaboration with national and international SMEs.

Be part of the core research team on the Multi-institutional Study of Leadership (MSL) with the Deputy Director (Leadership).

Produce portfolio reports on progress of current projects.

Facilitate peer-mentor training sessions as required.

In consultation with the line manager, create an annual budget and, with the CSLL’s Finance Officer, manage expenses according to the allocated budget.

With the support of the CSLL Administrator, prepare all documentation for recognition processes.

Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes

Recommendation / Aanbeveling

How To Apply / Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE). In accordance with the institutional EE Plan, only South African citizens from designated groups will be considered for appointment. The University reserves the right not to appoint. Applications should include a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) and must reach the University before or on the closing date. APPLY ONLINE AT 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 health screening for certain hazards. Should no feedback be received within four to six weeks of the closing date, please assume the application did not succeed.

Enquiries / Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post : Dr Heidi October, Deputy Director (Leadership) : CSLL / Head : FVZS Institute, on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration / benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process : Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Closing Date : 10-Oct-2025

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