Academic Director

1 month ago


Sandton, South Africa Dananda Talent Full time
Academic Leadership

As the Academic Head, you will lead and manage a faculty of technology experts, ensuring high academic standards and alignment with global industry trends.

  • Develop and implement technology programs that produce job-ready graduates.
  • Collaborate with academic teams to promote cutting-edge practices in technology education.
Programme Development & Quality Assurance

You will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of technology programs, ensuring they are forward-thinking and aligned with industry needs.

  • Ensure program differentiation across NQF levels, avoiding content overlap between modules.
  • Maintain relevance of learning outcomes, ensuring materials and examples reflect the latest technological advancements.
Assessment Management

You will oversee the quality assurance of formative and summative assessments, ensuring alignment with program objectives.

  • Ensure external moderation of exit-level exam papers and final assessments.
  • Review and sign off on assessment results, ensuring integrity and consistency across all academic evaluations.
Faculty & Student Support

You will lead and mentor academic staff, providing developmental feedback and performance management support to both full-time and part-time academics.

  • Monitor and evaluate facilitators and e-tutors, ensuring high-quality delivery of online and in-person programs.
  • Work closely with students to address escalated academic queries, support 'at-risk' students, and manage dropout rates.
Research & Publications

You will supervise or co-supervise postgraduate (Masters and PhD) research students and publish or co-publish articles in peer-reviewed journals to enhance the institution's research profile.

  • Contribute to publications and thought leadership in the field of technology education.
Sustainability & Growth

You will monitor enrolment numbers and work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure growth targets are met.

  • Participate in marketing and student recruitment initiatives such as open days and digital campaigns.
  • Ensure the institution's programs remain competitive and sustainable through market-relevant adaptations.

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree in a technology-related field (PhD preferred).
  • 3-5 years of experience managing a faculty or group of academic experts (7+ years preferred).
  • Proven ability to lead academic teams, manage program delivery, and maintain high academic standards.
  • Strong research background and the ability to contribute to publications and thought leadership.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with both academic staff and students.

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