63 Academic Affairs jobs in South Africa

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.

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

To start January 2026

SGB POST : High School

DEPUTY HEAD POST – STUDENT MANAGEMENT / AFFAIRS

A leading, monastic public high school school situated in , Johannesburg seeks to employ :

Faculty : Senior Management Team

As the Deputy Head of Student Management / Affairs, you will ensure the overall wellbeing, safety, and success of our students.

Key Requirements for the role include :

• Learner Discipline.
• Boarding Facilities Management
• Student Leadership
• Policies and procedures
• Extra-Curricular
• Alumnae
• Academic Innovation

The successful candidate will :

• Have the ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to work in a team
• Have the ability to work in a stimulating and innovative teaching environment.
• Have experience in student affairs, discipline management, and / or boarding, preferably in a leadership role
• Be passionate about education and the wellbeing of girls
• Be innovative and proactive in adapting to the changing needs of education
• Be able to interact positively with parents
• Have a strong understanding of child development, behaviour management strategies, and counselling techniques
• Have knowledge of legal, regulatory, and child protection policies relevant to student wellbeing and boarding facilities.
• A high level of organizational, managerial, administrative and communication skills.
• Display a progressive and inclusive approach to teaching and learning
• Be respectful of and mindful of working in a multi-cultural, monastic school environment
• Be SACE registered
• A background and reference check will be mandatory

Applications close - 31 October 2025

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

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

Job Details

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

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 online campus (to be based at any of our 12 national campuses).

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
: National

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

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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Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 06/13/2025

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

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.

• Qualification
  • NQF Level 7 hospitality qualification essential
• Registration with ETDP SETA as an Assessor beneficial
• Scoped by CATHSSETA beneficial
• Knowledge / Skills
  • Proficient in related computer software and strong admin ability
  • Curriculum and assessment knowledge
  • Demonstrate a history of student throughput, pass rate and understanding
• Experience
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant, practical industry experience
  • A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience