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Be Part of Something Meaningful at Sensing Autism

Do you love working with children? Are you patient, creative, and passionate about making a difference?

At Sensing Autism, we're growing our team of dedicated professionals who work exclusively with autistic and neurodiverse children.

Who we're looking for:

• Qualified Teachers with a degree in Education

• Psychology students with an undergraduate or honours degree

• Individuals with kindness, patience, and a playful spirit
• A true passion for helping children thrive
• Your own car and driver's licence (essential)
• Bonus: prior experience with autistic or neurodiverse children

Location preference:
Midrand or Pretoria for ease of travel.

Why you'll love being here:

A supportive, heart-centred team

Ongoing training in our playful, neuro-affirming

approach

Flexible, hands-on work in homes, schools,

and community settings

Ready to make an impact?

Send your CV and a short introduction (just a "hello" and why this excites you) →

Every day is an opportunity to help a child shine. Will you take it?

?Assessment on all applications for dispute resolution to determine jurisdiction.

?Identification of issues in dispute in terms of Section 39 of the CSOS Act.

?Prepare Notice 43 and 44 in terms of the CSOS Act.

?Facilitate submissions received from various interested parties in terms of Section 44 of the CSOS Act.

?Set the matter down for a Conciliation hearing in terms of Section 47 of the CSOS Act.

?Prepare file for Conciliation hearing.

?Managing and capturing reports on case management system in the division.

?Assist with telephone complaints as well as walk-in applicants.

?Provide weekly feedback to complainants.

?Prepare monthly reports on all matters.

?Maintain diary of all matters.

?Assist with ad hoc administrative support and duties within the division.

?Degree in Law (NQF 7).

?2 ? 3 Years experience in Dispute Resolution processes or the legal environment,

?Knowledge of the Dispute Resolution process and Community Schemes.

?Deadline focused.

?Strong work ethic.

?Team player.

?Knowledge of computerized telephone management system.

?Basic administrative functional knowledge (typing and filing).

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose Of The Position
The Advocacy Coordinator will play a central role in strengthening and advancing the work of the PWUD Sector within the South Africa National Aids Council (SANAC) Civil Society Forum. The position is responsible for coordinating advocacy, building leadership capacity and ensuring meaningful representation of the voices and needs of people who use or inject drugs across national and provincial decision-making and coordination platforms. The Advocacy Coordinator will serve as a vital link between PWUD sector leaders, provincial structures, civil society partners and government department, ensuring the sector's priorities are advanced in policy, programme and service delivery.

This position will be based in Gauteng, but will support the PWUD sector development in focal provinces: NW, FS, MP and EC

Post Number

AAA9

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic -> Community Engagement Unit

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

30/9/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites applications for the position of Director: Community Engagement Unit (CEU). This senior leadership role is situated in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic and plays a critical part in embedding the Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) across all levels of the university. Rooted in UWC's legacy of social justice, equity, and transformation, the CEU fosters sustainable partnerships, institutional learning, and public engagement, aligned with Boyer's vision of engagement as an evolving and co-creative process.

The Director will lead the CEU strategically, positioning it as a dynamic academic and institutional hub for engaged scholarship. The role entails institutionalising community engagement (CE) across teaching, learning, research, and outreach, and promoting inclusive, participatory practices that reflect UWC's transformation agenda and contribute to societal development. This includes driving CE policy and recognition mechanisms, fostering interdisciplinary knowledge co-production, and amplifying UWC's visibility in national and international CE landscapes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Institutional Integration:

• Shape and implement the CE strategy in alignment with UWC's Institutional Operating Plan (IOP)
• Embed CE in governance, curriculum, academic promotion, and research systems
• Contribute to national and global dialogues on community engagement and higher education transformation
• Institutionalising the Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) across all levels of the university.

Academic and Scholarly Integration:

• Advance CE as a scholarly field through research, publications, and conferences
• Support curriculum transformation through CE integration in undergraduate and postgraduate offerings
• Lead the development and implementation of CEU-specific modules (e.g., trauma-informed practices, youth engagement).

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and manage equitable partnerships with communities, NGOs, government, and international bodies
• Facilitate co-productive knowledge processes and community-led initiatives.
• Represent UWC in strategic CE collaborations, benchmarking, and national platforms.

Programme and Curriculum Development:

• Oversee CEU's role in accreditation processes, and co-create guidelines for CE integration
• Lead curriculum design, training programmes, and programme renewal
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of CE initiatives institutionally and in communities.

Operational and Financial Management:

• Ensure sound administrative, human resource and budgetary management of CEU
• Develop and manage systems for monitoring and evaluating CE's institutional impact
• Leverage digital platforms, AI, and emerging tools to enhance CE practice and visibility.

Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation:

• Conceptualise, prepare, and manage funding proposals and donor reports
• Implement development strategies and maintain stakeholder relationships through regular engagement.

Public Engagement and Advocacy:

• Promote UWC's public profile through CEU outputs such as media campaigns, newsletters, alumni stories, and radio series
• Develop CE award criteria and support institutional recognition of CE efforts
• Contribute to national policy and advocacy platforms on CE in higher education.

Staff Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Mentor and develop CEU staff through skills training and professional growth pathways
• Facilitate internal capacity building across UWC to strengthen CE competencies among academics and administrators.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant field.
• Eligible for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor level.
• At least 10 years' experience in higher education, including 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• An established track record in engaged scholarship, curriculum transformation, and partnership development.
• Demonstrated expertise in CE within African or Global South contexts.

Key Competencies:

• Visionary leadership with the ability to align CE initiatives with institutional, national, and global priorities.
• Deep knowledge of CE theory, policy, and practice, including quality assurance and accreditation.
• Proven skills in curriculum development, knowledge co-production, and participatory pedagogy.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and public engagement abilities.
• Capacity to mobilise resources, manage teams, and operationalise CE strategies.
• Commitment to ethical, inclusive, and decolonial leadership in contexts of social inequality and intergenerational trauma.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at /9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

The Care & Support Assistant will deliver care and support services which promote the welfare and wellbeing of residents/tenants and safeguard them from harm, and to promote residents'/tenants' participation in the life of the Scheme.

Hours:
18 hours per week

Reference:
FHA04275

Salary:
£12.93 per hour

To access the full criteria and to apply online, please visit

The Association
Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services, from sheltered housing for the over 55's and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, as evidenced by a relevant qualification, or experience of demonstrating literacy in English in an education or work environment.
• Basic numeracy skills, as evidenced by relevant qualification or use of numeracy in an education or work environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake training for the role
• Willingness to register with NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) as a requirement of the role

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Care and Support staff also benefit from free uniforms, and subsidised meals.

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

To find out more about the role please visit the careers section of website to see our short video.

Closing date for applications is 9th September 2025 unless otherwise stated.
Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise.

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Radius is not a sponsoring organisation, and unfortunately sponsorship is not available

• Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ

About Us:

We are a compassionate and dedicated organisation providing specialised care and support for neurodiverse children and young adults. Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where each individual can thrive, grow, and live with dignity.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a caring, patient, and reliable Caregiver to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide daily support to neurodiverse young adults, encouraging independence, building life skills, and ensuring their wellbeing on our working care farm in Morningstar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care tailored to each individual's needs.
• Support with daily living activities (such as meals, farming, and routines).
• Encourage independence and assist with skill-building activities.
• Foster positive relationships and promote inclusion within the community.
• Monitor and report on wellbeing, progress, and any areas of concern.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with neurodiverse individuals (autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, etc.) is advantageous.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to empowering others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Relevant qualifications in caregiving (preferred but not essential).
• Clear criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures

Job Purpose:

To teach/lecture allocated modules. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify "at risk modules".

Key Performance Area:

Academic Support

• Academic Development and Performance Monitoring

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Direct academic student engagement
• Continuous student support and development
• Teaching and learning in and out of the classroom
• Contributes to programme improvements (content and assessments)

Programme Coordination

• Accountable for coordination of students on-boarding
• Coordination of a programme and curriculum review
• Participate in material and assessment development
• Coordination of students' admissions into programmes
• Coordination of student consultations
• Programme ownership and responsibility

Academic Management and Leadership

• Campus academic performance
• On boarding of all academic and student support staff
• Academic and student support integration
• Campus Timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus

Management of resources

• Responsible for recruitment and management of

• Full Time Lecturers

• Independent Contractors

Education

• Bachelor Honours in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Political Science, or related disciplines.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.
• Master's degree would be an add advantage

Minimum requirements:

• 3-5 years' Experience in the teaching and learning field, specifically lecturing and student support in the tertiary environment.
• 5yrs Industry Experience
• 3 - 5 Coordination of teaching and learning activities
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges

Key competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours:

Classes are scheduled between 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates .

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Support Worker within HMP Inverness.

Working under the supervision of senior clinical colleagues, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals affected by substance misuse. You will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of recovery-focused care, in line with national and local guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with drug and alcohol-related issues, some of whom may have complex needs.
• Deliver safe and effective care within a prison setting, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support the coordination and management of recovery plans, working closely with registered nursing staff, prison staff, and external agencies.
• Promote harm reduction strategies, self-care, and lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing.
• Participate in therapeutic group activities and one-to-one interventions aimed at supporting recovery and reducing relapse.
• Assist with general duties within the Health Centre, including supporting clinics.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of treatment plans and contribute to ongoing care reviews.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
• Experience working in mental health, addictions, or a related field (desirable).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a secure environment with professionalism and empathy.

What We Offer

• Regular supervision and support from the Team Lead.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a unique and rewarding setting.
• The benefits of living and working in the Highlands a region known for its natural beauty, strong communities, and high quality of life.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by substance misuse. Be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and recovery.

Informal enquiries to: Jade Sykes, Clinical Area Manager - Email:
Closing date for applications: 28/09/2025
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