9 Academic Administration jobs in South Africa

The purpose of this post is to lead through servant leadership and transformation to ensure the efficient and effective management and execution of Faculty and Postgraduate Faculty Academic Administration functions. Through consultative engagement the development, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and processes provide for the effective and efficient functioning of Faculty Academic Administration and Timetabling and functions in the broader Academic Administration where required.

• Lead, manage and execute through humanizing consultative engagement the Faculty Academic Administration Office to ensure compliance with relevant Timetabling, Faculty, Academic Administration and related institutional policies and procedures.
• Manage, execute, provide committee services and support the secretariat function.
• Manage human resources and transformational change in Faculty Academic Administration Office.
• Provide training to staff and students on Faculty and Academic Administration procedures, processes and policies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant institutional, Postgraduate Faculty Academic Administration, Faculty Academic Administration and Academic Administration rules, policies, procedures and systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to ensure and achieve the required standard of committee administration and report writing.
• Strong ability to manage and perform multiple functions concurrently for long periods while attention is continually divided between a wide variety of tasks, some outside Faculty and Academic Administration. Work is performed within tight deadlines with considerable interruptions and under stressful circumstances and include planning, organizing and quality assurance.
• Strong ability to work independently within a diverse team to build relationships in order to gain cooperation from staff and students.
• Strong ability to take initiative in problem solving through investigation to independently identify, evaluate and decide on the most relevant solution to solve complex student and staff Postgraduate and Faculty Academic Administration matters.
• Strong ability to lead and manage a team of consultants by mentoring, coaching, training and influencing at all levels.

• An appropriate M + 3 qualification; AND

• At least 4 years' relevant experience at a Higher Education Institution in an Academic Administration or Faculty Academic Administration environment; AND

• At least 1 year proven managerial experience.
• In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from designated groups as guided by the approved Equity Plan; AND
• Preference will be accorded to candidates with Faculty Academic Administration managerial experience including proven Committee Secretariate experience.
• All shortlisted candidates will be required to avail themselves for specific skills testing which may contribute towards the interview process.

DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.

Our client - a private school in Centurion is looking for a Deputy Head - High School. Discipline and Pastoral care

Responsibilities include

• Serve as a member of the School Management Team (SMT)
• Oversee all matters relating to student discipline and behaviour management
• Implement and monitor the school's code of conduct and disciplinary policies
• Support and mentor staff in effective classroom management
• Conduct disciplinary hearings internally and represent the school in external hearings
• Lead initiatives to promote positive behaviour and student wellbeing
• Oversee pastoral care programmes to support students' social, emotional, and academic development
• Work hand in hand with the Sports and Arts Coordinator to ensure discipline and encourage participation in the co-curricular programme
• Coordinate the Bible Education lessons across the school
• Liaise with parents, guardians, and external professionals where necessary
• Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions and pastoral intervention
• Report regularly to the Principal on discipline and pastoral care matters

Competencies required:

• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• Must be a team player;
• SACE Registration.

Requirement:

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Student Affairs Administrator Temp on a temporary based at our Eduvos campuses.

Position:

The Student Affairs Administrator provides dedicated administrative support to both the Governance and Wellness portfolios during a critical execution phase. The role ensures effective coordination, documentation, and tracking of national initiatives including the Student Affairs strategy, Social Houses rollout, SRC elections, and wellness programmes. This support allows senior managers and leads to focus on governance, student experience, and wellness outcomes while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in operations

Minimum qualification:

• Relevant Degree in Administration, Business Management, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in administrative or coordination roles, preferably in higher education, governance, or wellness environments.
• Experience with project support, data management, and reporting will be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

As the Student Affairs Administrator you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Administrative Support

• Maintain schedules, trackers, and reports for Student Affairs, Governance, and Wellness initiatives.

• Draft and manage meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action logs.

• Support preparation of presentations, communication packs, and governance documents.

• Project & Event Coordination

• Assist with execution of SRC elections, inductions, leadership training, and Social Houses rollout.

• Provide administrative support for retention and wellness campaigns, events, and student engagement activities.

• Track deliverables, deadlines, and risks for ongoing projects across both portfolios.

• Data & Reporting

• Consolidate campus-level reports, participation data, and governance/wellness records.

• Prepare progress updates and compliance documentation for senior management.

• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical) for all Student Affairs records.

• Stakeholder Support

• Act as the central point of administrative coordination between campuses, senior managers, and national governance/wellness structures.

• Provide timely responses and logistical support for campus requests.
• Ensure consistent templates, forms, and processes are used across all campuses.

• Up-to-date trackers and reports on governance, wellness, and Social Houses.
• Accurate documentation of SRC elections, wellness programmes, and governance processes.
• Centralised, standardised filing and reporting systems.
• Administrative support that reduces turnaround times and frees up senior leadership capacity.

Competencies:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with project management tools (Planner, SharePoint, LMS).

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Student Affairs Advisor on a full time basis to be based at any of our 12 nationalcampuses.

Position:

To maintain and develop excellent student relationships and to provide support to students throughout the student journey from enrolment to graduation, thereby contributing to a positive student experience and student retention.

Minimum qualification:

B-degree in social work, education / education psychology or communication. Honours will be advantageous

Experience:

Two years customer services experience preferably as a student advisor in higher education or professional development environment

Responsibilities:

As the Student Affairs Advisor you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Facilitate the implementation of the end-to-end enrolment and onboarding process
• Manage handover and transition from new business
• Induction and orientation support including access to systems
• Contract management
• Student and sponsor queries
• Student engagement and customer relationship management (CRM) – first contact of all assigned students
• Ongoing query resolution (1st level issues resolution / problem solve)
• Scheduled engagements (formalised check-ins)
• Student Affairs - Student representative council (SRC) and class representatives
• Facilitate on-campus election process
• Facilitate development and implementation of operational plans and budgets
• Implementation of on-campus student activities, events, clubs and societies
• Safeguarding – incident report and response facilitation
• Student wellness – awareness and referral

Functional competencies:

Customer facing professional skills

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility - Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Constructive teamwork – Cooperates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Relations and networking – Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilise it to achieve objectives.
• Influence - Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
• Effective communication - Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Analysis and judgment - Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments).
• Systematic approach (planning and organising) - Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity) – Creates a stable and reassuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.

The International Hotel School, West Rand Campus
, is seeking a passionate and experienced
Higher Education Lecturer
to join our dynamic academic team.

Role Purpose
To inspire and educate the next generation of hospitality professionals by delivering engaging, industry-relevant content. The successful candidate will play a vital role in nurturing students' personal and professional development, guiding them toward meaningful and successful careers in the hospitality industry.

RequirementsQualification

• NQF Level 7 hospitality qualification essential
• Registration with ETDP SETA as an Assessor beneficial
• Scoped by CATHSSETA beneficial

Knowledge / SkillProficient in related computer software and strong admin ability

• Curriculum and assessment knowledge
• Demonstrate a history of student through-put, pass rate and understanding

Experience

• A Minimum of 5 years relevant, practical industry experience
• A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Higher Education Consultant at our Pretoria campus.

Meaning of Eduvos

The word Eduvos comes from the concept of your education. The "Edu" part of Eduvos talks about education and taking custodianship and responsibility. The "Vos" part of Eduvos talks about you, yourself, and your best self. The combination of Edu and Vos talks about taking responsibility for your education and making the best choice for yourself. Your education is your future.

Scope and scale

Eduvos is one of South Africa's largest independent private higher education institutions with 12 campuses across the country and many international students. Eduvos offers 27 degrees in humanities, arts, business, science and law. We offer Bachelors Degrees, Honours Degrees, Higher Certificates and Pre-degree programmes that enable access to education.

Eduvos educational philosophy

Our educators believe in building skills for the future and enabling students to take up careers in a volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous world. Our education is designed to create a deep understanding of an area, supporting skills development through practical application, and challenging thinking to allow for adaptation to new possibilities.

Type of position: Permanent

Location: Pretoria

Description:

We are looking to recruit a Higher Education Consultant to convert sales leads to enrollment through educational consulting and providing an exceptional customer experience. The role will report to the Sales Manager.

Working conditions:

• Mostly office based on a campus
• Must be able to travel locally
• Valid driver's license and own transport is essential
• Able to work some weekends and some evenings

Minimum qualification:

Relevant undergraduate degree such as commerce, education, social sciences or marketing

Experience:

• At least two years' sales experience with a proven track record
• Higher education experience will be advantageous
• 2-year teaching exposure will be advantageous
• At least 2 years account management/ customer relationship experience

Other requirements:

• Must be able to travel locally.
• Valid driver's license and own transport is essential.

Accountabilities:

As an HEC, you will be accountable for:

• Qualifying transfer calls on school leads
• Volumes
• Quality
• Duration
• Outcome (% conversion to next phase)
• Conversion rate
• Number of applications
• Enrollment headcount and revenue
• Cross mode / campus / qualification sale volumes
• Level of product knowledge
• Accuracy
• Completeness
• Timeous
• Contacting digital leads
• Performing sales activities (e.g., calls, interviews, events, applications)
• Application to enrolment conversion (student nurturing) (interventions)
• Systems utilization

Functional and technical competencies:

• Product knowledge (to be acquired after appointment)
• Well-developed MS office skills (Excel essential)
• Proven experience to manage and track daily, monthly and annual targets

Behavioural competencies:

Initiative and responsibility

• • Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Relations and networking - Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilise it to achieve objectives.
• Effective communication - Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Analysis and Judgment - Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Systematic approach (planning and organising) - Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Execution - Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• Steadiness -Creates a stable and reassuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.
• Business development and Bottom-line focus - Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities; has a strong positive impact on business growth and profitability; Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.

Director – Organisational Development

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Closing Date: 17 September 2025

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, market-related

Benefits: Pension scheme, medical aid and more

Our client, a leading institution in the higher education sector based in Johannesburg, is seeking a dynamic and strategic
Director – Organisational Development
to lead transformative initiatives across talent management, learning & development, and change strategy.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about building agile, high-performing organisations and shaping the future of education through people and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute OD, L&D, and talent strategies aligned with institutional goals
• Drive change management and organisational effectiveness
• Lead succession planning and leadership development programs
• Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management
• Shape organisational architecture and governance frameworks

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) or equivalent professional certification
• 8+ years in Human Resources, including 5 years in OD and 3 years at senior/executive level
• Proven expertise in organisational design, talent strategy, and change management
• Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in higher education is highly recommended

Why This Role Stands Out

• Strategic influence in a respected academic institution
• Opportunity to lead cultural and operational transformation
• Comprehensive benefits including pension and medical aid
• Collaborative, forward-thinking work environment

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Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted 11 September Closing Date 26 September 2025

Division

2201 - CHERTL

Minimum experience

Mid-Senior

Company primary industry

Higher Education

Job functional area

Education

Salary

R R per annum

Readvertisement: Senior Lecturer

Centre for Higher Education, Research, Training and Learning (CHERTL)

The Centre for Higher Education, Research, Training and Learning (CHERTL) invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

The main objective of this job is to coordinate the CHERTL doctoral and master's programmes and support academics in their roles as educators at the tertiary level. This support and development will be provided by i) teaching on formal courses intended to enhance teaching and learning (not only at Rhodes University but also across the entire higher education sector ii) providing consultancy on issues relating to teaching and learning and iii) supporting academics as they meet requirements related to the assurance and enhancement of quality (for example, by helping to interpret student feedback).

In addition, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to developing the field of Higher Education Studies through their research and by providing supervision at doctoral (if appropriate) and master's level. CHERTL academic staff are required to contribute to the academic project in the Faculty of Education, particularly regarding master's and doctoral education.

Appointment at Senior Lecturer would require the incumbent to i) contribute to the leadership of the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning; take responsibility for the coordination of the CHERTL doctoral and master's programmes ii) contribute to formal CHERTL programmes in Higher Education Studies iii) advise on and contribute to teaching and learning policy development at an institutional level, iv) be able to comment on (and thus provide shape to) national level policy and initiatives and v) participate in national level initiatives related to doctoral and postgraduate education more broadly.

The Requirements

A PhD in Higher Education Studies or a cognate field with:

• Experience in supervision at Master's and PhD levels.
• Teaching experience at university level or experience in supporting and developing teaching at this level.
• Involvement in professional entities.
• Emerging national profile in Higher Education Studies or doctoral education. Track record of capacity building of academic staff.
• Track record of sound administration, management and/ or leadership roles (leadership roles may be informal).

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact

Selection Process:

• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum:

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,240.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.