Academic Programme Quality Manager

1 week ago

Durban, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:
Academic Faculty Manager - Supply Chain Management

Core Purpose
Aligned to MANCOSA’s mission, vision and strategy, the Academic Programme Quality Manager is responsible for the overall quality management of programmes. Through the provision of strong academic operational acumen and management, the Academic Programme Quality Manager drives integrated quality enhancement throughout MANCOSA’s Academic Governance Structure; Programme and Professional Body Accreditation; Regulatory Compliance; Research, Curriculum Development and Management; Assessment, Teaching and Learning; and Student Retention and Success. The Academic Programme Quality Manager leads Programme Reviews as per the Quality Assurance Framework stipulated by the Council on Higher Education.

Core Functions

Academic Governance and Management
- Lead quality management across programmes from Accreditation and Compliance to Certification.
- Quality assure and manage formal processes related to programme quality management.
- Set up Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) and Programme Design, Development and Review (PDDR) Committee with internal, external academics and industry experts.
- Development, management and review of all Programme Quality Management and Curriculum Development and Management policies.
- Prepare a departmental budget based on a product development and review and monitor expenditure and budget variances.
- Build excellent relations with all internal and external academics, industry experts and service providers in order to ensure a smooth working relationship as well as intervene in any matters providing the best workable solutions between the various service providers to ensure that all programmes are quality managed.

Accreditation and Compliance
- Assurance of quality in all regulatory submissions for all programme accreditation and re-accreditation submissions
- Consistently update knowledge on changes in legislation and policy in the education landscape

Programme Quality Management
- Responsibility for ensuring delivery on the schedule of planned maintenance and review of all the programmes aligned to the expectations of the QAF (teaching, learning, assessment, community engagement and research).
- Articulation of programmes and new programme submissions within school/faculty for the programme submission 3 year plan.
- Ensure our processes of programme design, development and review are improved and training provided to internal academics and external SMEs where needed.
- Development of Programme Advisory Boards for industry input into curriculum reviews and update to keep relevance - both during initial design and for review of existing curricular.
- Endorsement of curriculum by professional bodies where appropriate.
- Monitoring the implementation of improvement plans to completion.

Regulatory Bodies
- Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes.
- Participate and contribute to any regulatory body and institutional QAF activity.
- Ensure compliance to regulatory standards and to the focus areas of the Instructional Audit Framework as part of the Quality Assurance Framework in particular.

Professional and Staff Development
- Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade knowledge field of expertise.
- Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the institution.
- Organise and conduct training for programme developers, module writers and moderators.

General
- Adhere to and loyally perform reasonable instructions, functions and tasks.
- Assist and attend institution functions.
- Fulfil any other reasonable request from Management.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Master’s Degree (Essential).
- Doctorate or studying towards a Doctorate (preferred).

Experience
- Minimum 8 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution and minimum 3 years’ experience at management level (Essential)
- More than 10 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution (preferred)
- Strong academic specialisation focus in the areas per faculty

Related Knowledge, Competencies and Skills

Essential Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour
- Proven Academic Operational Management Acumen.
- Experience in the design, development and accreditation of new programmes.
- Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- In depth knowledge of Education and Training legislature framework.
- Experience in dealing with regulatory affairs and academic quality assurance processes within a higher education environment..
- A proven teaching and research portfolio with curriculum development and assessment design experience.
- Risk management, communication and business ac

  • Academic Programme Quality Manager

    1 week ago

    Durban, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: **Academic Programme Quality Manager**: General Administration and Management (Postgraduate) Core Purpose Aligned to MANCOSA’s mission, vision and...

  • Academic Programme Quality Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Novi Global Full time

    **ACADEMIC PROGRAMME QUALITY MANAGER - DURBAN** **CORE PURPOSE** the Academic Programme Quality Manager is responsible for the overall quality management of programmes. Through the provision of strong academic operational acumen and management, the Academic Programme Quality Manager drives integrated quality enhancement throughout the Academic Governance...

  • Academic Programme Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    To offer guidance and assistance to an Academic Programme Leader regarding a specific academic program. This position entails a variety of responsibilities geared toward ensuring student success and academic excellence of the program, as well as assisting with broader school initiatives towards the growth of students and the institution. Furthermore, the...

  • Academic Programme Leader

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Academic Programme Leader: Advanced Certificate In Management Studies_School of Business ExcellenceListing reference: manco_000657Listing status: OnlineApply by: 19 January 2025Position summaryJob category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: DurbanContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited...

  • Academic Programme Leader

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Academic Programme Leader : Bachelor Of Business Administration_School of Business ExcellenceListing reference: manco_000660Listing status: OnlineApply by: 19 January 2025Position summaryJob category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: DurbanContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE accredited private...

  • Academic Programme Leader

    6 hours ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Mancosa Full time

    ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER : MASTER OF COMMERCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTListing reference : manco_Listing status : OnlineApply by : 19 JanuaryPosition summaryJob category : University and AcademyLocation : DurbanContract : Fixed Term ContractEE position : YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance...

  • Academic Programme Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Academic Programme Coordinator : (MBA) - School Of Business ExcellenceListing reference: manco_000651Listing status: OnlineApply by: 19 January 2025Position summaryJob category: University and AcademyLocation: DurbanContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance...

  • Academic Programme Leader

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Academic Programme Leader - School of Global Tourism and HospitalityListing reference: manco_000596Listing status: OnlineApply by: 4 October 2024Position summaryJob category: Others: Education and TrainingLocation: DurbanContract: Fixed Term ContractEE position: YesIntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance...

  • Academic Programme Assistant

    4 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Academic Programme AssistantThis role involves providing administrative support to the Curriculum Department in the development and implementation of academic programmes at MANCOSA.The successful candidate will work closely with the department to ensure that academic programmes meet the institution's strategic objectives and goals.About the...

  • Academic Programme Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Academic Programme Manager - Durban CORE PURPOSE The MANCOSA Academic Manager should be a highly qualified member of the Management Team. Under the direction...

  • Academic Programme Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Academic Programme Manager - Durban CORE PURPOSE The MANCOSA Academic Manager should be a highly qualified member of the Management Team. Under the direction...

  • Academic Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Educor Full time

    **Academic Manager (JB3138)**: Overport, Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal - Education **Academic Manager JB3138)** **Overport, Durban** **Market Related** Aligned to the Institutions vision and strategy, the Academic Manager (Operations) provides academic administrative leadership and accountability for all academic administrative tasks in the assessment...

  • Academic Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Educor Full time

    **Academic Manager (JB2217)**: Durban City, Kwa Zulu Natal - Education **Academic Manager (JB2217)** **Durban City, Kwa Zulu Natal** **Market Related** Aligned to the Institutions vision and strategy, the Academic Manager (Operations) provides academic administrative leadership and accountability for all academic administrative tasks in the assessment...

  • Academic Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Kontak Recruitment SA Full time

    Overport, Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal - Education **Academic Manager (JB1916)** **Overport, Durban** **Market Related** Aligned to the Institutions vision and strategy, the Academic Manager (Operations) provides academic administrative leadership and accountability for all academic administrative tasks in the assessment department, which include interalia,...

  • Academic Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Kontak Recruitment SA Full time

    Durban City, Kwa Zulu Natal - Education **Academic Manager (JB2217)** **Durban City, Kwa Zulu Natal** **Market Related** Aligned to the Institutions vision and strategy, the Academic Manager (Operations) provides academic administrative leadership and accountability for all academic administrative tasks in the assessment department, which include...

  • Academic Programme Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Academic Programme Coordinator is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to the Academic Programme Leader in ensuring student success and academic excellence of the programme. Key responsibilities include:Coordinating program management and leadership activities, aligning with MANCOSA's vision, mission, and strategy.Developing...

  • Academic Programme Leadership Position

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager for Academic Excellence to join our team at MANCOSA. The successful candidate will be responsible for programme management and leadership, stakeholder engagement, and programme governance.Key AccountabilitiesDevelop and implement programme plans and strategies.Collaborate with Institutional Planning...

  • Director of Academic Programmes

    2 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MANCOSA Full time

    Job SummaryMANCOSA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Head of Doctoral Research and Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of doctoral programmes, ensuring they meet the highest academic standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation...

  • Academic Programme and Content Development

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Educor Full time

    **Academic Programme and Content Development Supervisor (JB1415)**: Pinetown, Durban - Education - Academic Programme and Content Development Supervisor (JB1415) Durban Market Related Management of the Programme Development unit at Head office. To ensure that new academic programmes, which are of high demand within a specific target market is designed and...

  • Academic Programme and Content Development

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Kontak Recruitment SA Full time

    Pinetown, Durban - Education - Academic Programme and Content Development Supervisor (JB1415) Durban Market Related Management of the Programme Development unit at Head office. To ensure that new academic programmes, which are of high demand within a specific target market is designed and study guides are developer across all higher education brands. Main...