Accessible Study Content Provider (AD10) (AD.10.4)
University of the Witwatersrand
Job TitleAccessible Study Content Provider (AD10)LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameDisability Rights UnitDepartment DescriptionMain Purpose:
Remove any barriers to learning encountered by print impaired and D/deaf students by ensuring access to academic material and lecture content. Duties include providing accessible study material to students with print disabilities and providing relevant human support to Deaf/d persons in lectures and other academic-related meetings and events, through the use of South African Sign Language interpreting or real-time captioning.
Brief DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
1.Accessible academic material for print-impaired students Scan and convert the study material from various formats into Microsoft Word Edit to make the converted study material accessible and available for visually impaired and print impaired students. Reporting to the Print Impaired Access Coordinator.
2.Human Support Services through Sign Language Interpreting and or Real-time Captioning Priority is given to D/deaf or Hard of hearing student(s) before staff. Ensure that D/deaf persons are adequately supported in lectures, tutorials, academic meetings, and other university events and that all study-related information is relayed to the D/deaf person.
3.Education and AwarenessPromote disability awareness by: Education and awareness drives to broaden knowledge of the Wits community about persons with disabilities. Educating lecturers on how to make their courses and teaching styles accessible to D/deaf and visually impaired students.
4.General Administrative Duties
a.Contact applicants with disabilities during November/December to promote DRU services and offer assistance.b.Communicate with print impaired and D/deaf and hearing-impaired students throughout the year to get feedback.c.Facilitate relationships between students & lecturers.d.Assist with various administrative work at DRU i.e. invigilation and or reception duties.e.Taking part on the Gateway to success (GTS) Orientation programmes.f.Arranging/Coordinating the Disability Interest group (DIG) meetings Awareness and information sharing sessions.g.Submitting monthly and annual reports.
5.Ad hoc duties - Upon requests by the Head of Department Administration duties Ad hoc presentations Assist students with different services when the person reliable is not around.
Requirements:
Matric Tertiary qualification (A Post-school qualification would be advantageous) Recognised South African Sign Language training
Experience:
Three years of work-related experience
Preferences:
Experience in a tertiary education environment is desirable. Computer literacy diploma or certificate Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. Real time captioning
Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience of different software packages used by visually and print impaired students would be beneficial. Proficiency in English. Proficiency in typing. Experience with working with people with disabilities, including Deaf people. Understand Deaf culture. Be able to adapt methodologies for persons with different disabilities. Be empathetic, understand, and know how to work with people with disabilities. Ability to behave ethically and maintain confidentiality. Good interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organisational skills.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To Apply
Please note that applications have to be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted.
By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Preference will be given to appointable internal candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Closing Date: 4 April 2025
Minimum SalaryMaximum SalaryCurrencyAmount of TravelWork At Home
Remove any barriers to learning encountered by print impaired and D/deaf students by ensuring access to academic material and lecture content. Duties include providing accessible study material to students with print disabilities and providing relevant human support to Deaf/d persons in lectures and other academic-related meetings and events, through the use of South African Sign Language interpreting or real-time captioning.
Brief DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
1.Accessible academic material for print-impaired students Scan and convert the study material from various formats into Microsoft Word Edit to make the converted study material accessible and available for visually impaired and print impaired students. Reporting to the Print Impaired Access Coordinator.
2.Human Support Services through Sign Language Interpreting and or Real-time Captioning Priority is given to D/deaf or Hard of hearing student(s) before staff. Ensure that D/deaf persons are adequately supported in lectures, tutorials, academic meetings, and other university events and that all study-related information is relayed to the D/deaf person.
3.Education and AwarenessPromote disability awareness by: Education and awareness drives to broaden knowledge of the Wits community about persons with disabilities. Educating lecturers on how to make their courses and teaching styles accessible to D/deaf and visually impaired students.
4.General Administrative Duties
a.Contact applicants with disabilities during November/December to promote DRU services and offer assistance.b.Communicate with print impaired and D/deaf and hearing-impaired students throughout the year to get feedback.c.Facilitate relationships between students & lecturers.d.Assist with various administrative work at DRU i.e. invigilation and or reception duties.e.Taking part on the Gateway to success (GTS) Orientation programmes.f.Arranging/Coordinating the Disability Interest group (DIG) meetings Awareness and information sharing sessions.g.Submitting monthly and annual reports.
5.Ad hoc duties - Upon requests by the Head of Department Administration duties Ad hoc presentations Assist students with different services when the person reliable is not around.
Requirements:
Matric Tertiary qualification (A Post-school qualification would be advantageous) Recognised South African Sign Language training
Experience:
Three years of work-related experience
Preferences:
Experience in a tertiary education environment is desirable. Computer literacy diploma or certificate Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. Real time captioning
Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience of different software packages used by visually and print impaired students would be beneficial. Proficiency in English. Proficiency in typing. Experience with working with people with disabilities, including Deaf people. Understand Deaf culture. Be able to adapt methodologies for persons with different disabilities. Be empathetic, understand, and know how to work with people with disabilities. Ability to behave ethically and maintain confidentiality. Good interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), and organisational skills.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To Apply
Please note that applications have to be done through iRecruitment only. No hardcopies or emails should be submitted.
By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University s recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Preference will be given to appointable internal candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
Closing Date: 4 April 2025
Minimum SalaryMaximum SalaryCurrencyAmount of TravelWork At Home
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