Academic Head

Overall, Purpose of the JobDirect management of academic delivery and overseeing the management of academic programmes under the supervision of the Campus Head and Dean Academic Support. The mandate includes managing the operational efficiency of the academic team and overseeing the student support function. The incumbent will be responsible for the outcomes of any regulatory outcomes e.g. CHE.This is a management role that is crucial for maintaining academic standards, driving academic quality, and ensuring the smooth operation of educational programs. KPA / Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position Quality AssuranceImplementation of academic policiesApproval of students' academic requests (exception apps)Controlling assessment procedures e.g. security and invigilatorsApproval of all lecturers on IIE programmes as per IC appointment processSurveys: Student, Lecturer, TechnologyPeer Review Process: Overview the PM implementation of the peer review schedule on site, as well as monitoring of implementation plans with the PM's.PM Class visits: Overview the implementation of the class visit process.Graduation: manage the graduation process on campus, including tracking of outstanding documents. Programme ManagementScheduling of timetables.Support the PM's in the recruitment of lecturers.Contracting lecturers as per scheduled timetable.Updating of timetable on SIS with amendments as required.Analyse attendance statistics with PM's as part of At Risk process (Lecturer, programme, module issues).Assessment: Formative – printing, release, marks collection, upload on the system, release of marks.Manage the CASS release on campus.Assessment: Summative – paper request (quantity), release, marks collection, upload on system, release of marks.Monitoring moderation process.Manage applications for sittings 2 and 3 (all different apps).Ensuring that academic reports are distributed timely.Manage communication to all stakeholders regarding changes in timetables, materials, assessments and general updates.Offering academic support to PM's, PC's & FTL's.Administration around programme implementation.Management of the Lecturing Budget.Monitoring PTL claim process and sign off. Student and Lecturer Support and DevelopmentEnsure the SWM delivers on the following areas:Student WellnessPrimary Counselling CE / CSIWork Readiness & Student WellnessManagement of Student CouncilManagement of Bursary Students.Ensure the PM's, PC's & FTL's deliver on the following areas:Teaching and Learning functionFull Time LecturingWork Integrated Learning FunctionStudent Support and DevelopmentLecturer Support and DevelopmentEnsure Information Specialists delivers. Training and Development: Foster a learning culture within the team.Implement post-training activities. (E.g. role play or on-the-job assessments to encourage employees to implement learnings.) People LeadershipManagement of team within scopeRecruitment and appointment of resources especially lecturers applying the 1 up rule and cognate qualificationsPerformance ManagementManagement of discipline in the workplace Strategic, Tactical plan and Academic Decision makingDevising campus strategic and tactical T&L plans, Sound academic decision making, and promoting right academic and research culture TargetsEnsuring targeted pass, throughput, retention, and graduation rates for Qualifications and Programmes are met. ReportingEnsuring department reports are submitted timeouslyAssists the Campus Head in compiling the Opscom and MANCO ReportsThe role has over 40 people that reports to it Education Education & Hiring We require someone with at least 5 years within a similar role.Education Degree is a must and PHD is an must, or Someone who has completed their master's and is in the process of Submitting their PHD final year.Loves to learn and upskill themselves with various courses.This role is currently based in Cape Town.Job Type: PermanentPay: From R per month. Application Question(s): Are you in the process of studying your Doctorate or have your Doctorate as a requirement for the role? Education: Masters (Required)Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr