438 Academic Internship jobs in South Africa

Overview

About us: The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Opened in 1962, New College has a long-standing commitment to social justice, and to supporting its diverse body of 6000+ undergraduate students to excel intellectually and to engage in the wider community. New College supports two interdisciplinary undergraduate programs - Buddhist Mental Health and Psychology, and Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity - and houses three departments (African Studies, Caribbean Studies, Women and Gender Studies). New College prioritizes personal attention to students, innovative interdisciplinary programs, links with professional faculties, career mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. The College has built a rich learning community for students including academic support, amenities for studying and social interaction, and opportunities for co-curricular and community engagement. New College is a friendly, welcoming and informal community that places a high priority on student support services and encourages diversity. For more information on New College, see the information at the New College website.

The Academic Advisor is a critical member of the team in the Registrar's Office and takes the lead in developing and delivering group sessions around support for students with academic risk-factors. The Academic Advisor promotes a welcoming environment in the College for students from diverse backgrounds and serves as the primary support for at-risk group students.

• Advising students on the development of their educational plans
• Advising students on academic and/or financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual’s background.
• Advising students on program and/or course requirements by probing and providing a range of options and possible consequences
• Advising on the appropriateness, precedents and process for petitions and appeals, and suggesting alternative course of action as necessary
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Developing learning outcomes for workshops and/or services
• Developing content for instructional workshops
• Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four (4) years’ of recent and related student academic advising experience in a university setting, preferably in a registrar’s office.
• Experience interpreting, applying and advising on rules, guidelines, and procedures of the Faculty of Arts and Science or with undergraduate students.
• Experience working with prospective and incoming students.
• Experience and sound knowledge of best practices in advising and student services.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced skills with ROSI/ACORN, Degree Explorer, or other similar enterprise database solutions/CRM systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and organize work, and meet tight deadlines while able to pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to provide effective guidance and advice to students in a responsive, empathetic, thoughtful, and discreet manner.
• Knowledge and understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Experience working with and advising international students and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with developing and facilitating workshops and seminars.
• Knowledge of New College.

• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Perceptive
• Possess a positive attitude
• Resourceful

NOTE: This is a term position that is expected to end on October 30, 2026.

Closing Date: 10/06/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Registrarial Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see the information at the Diversity Survey site.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

Overview

Join to apply for the Academic Coordinator role at The Trust School .

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic and team leading skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.

• 2 to 3 years experience in a managerial capacity at a renowned educational institute.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic and team leading skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education

• Diploma or Degree in Education or Administration
• 2 years experience working with students in an academic support role

• Answering customer queries
• Assisting with the processing of student registrations
• Preparing the student schedules for courses
• Completion of the graduation documents for the course and qualifications
• Guiding and supporting students
• Liaising with Lecturers and Programme Coordinators
• Taking attendance
• Out of Office cover and campus administrative duties
• Updating outcomes on the SMS
• Cancelling abandoned carts on the SMS
• The processing of student and employer surveys
• The preparation of Credit Transfer documents
• Quality monitoring
• Implementing company policies and procedures
• Managing student records and learner management systems
• Assisting with the institutes accounts
• Working with and maintaining the student portals
• Assisting with the updating of the student details
• Ad hoc tasks as required by the Academic Head and Learning Support Officers

• Masters degree in Education or a relevant Engineering discipline; PhD preferred
• At least 5 years of senior academic management experience within South Africas higher education sector
• Demonstrated experience in strategic academic leadership, including curriculum development, programme management, and quality assurance
• In-depth knowledge of South Africas higher education system, regulatory frameworks, accreditation processes (CHE, DHET, ECSA), and quality assurance standards
• Proven ability to lead and develop academic teams, manage staff performance, and promote a culture of academic excellence

• Provide overall academic leadership, ensuring alignment with the institutions mission, vision, and regulatory requirements (CHE, DHET, ECSA).
• Lead the development and review of academic policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Ensure programmes are industry-aligned, compliant with NQF/HEQSF standards, and support clear articulation and progression pathways.
• Oversee the quality assurance and programme review functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while delegating day-to-day QA processes to the Quality Assurance Officer.
• Support and manage academic staff through recruitment, professional development, fair workload distribution, and performance management.
• Oversee student administration, academic advising, student support initiatives, performance monitoring, progression, and the management of appeals or misconduct cases.
• Provide support to lecturers in teaching delivery, academic administration, and student engagement.
• Act as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, professional associations, industry partners, and internal governance structures.
• Support marketing and recruitment initiatives for academic programmes.
• Prepare reports for management, committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead re-accreditation and audit preparations in collaboration with relevant staff.
• Manage academic budgets and resources effectively.
• Contribute to general campus administration, operational management, and broader management functions.
• Undertake ad hoc duties as required to support the institutions operations.

Job Description
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

– Good planning and organizing skills.

– Hardworking, enthusiastic and team leading skills.

– Excellent computer literacy.

– 2 to 3 years experience in a managerial capacity at a renowned educational institute.

Duties/Pligte

• Coordinating the design, implementation and evaluation of all academic renewal tasks and projects for the Faculty.
• Coordinating, driving and administering academic renewal funding opportunities.
• Planning, coordinating and co-facilitating the Science Learning and Teaching Day and regular science-related academic renewal workshops and training sessions.
• Participating in institutional events, workshops and professional development opportunities.
• Managing the annual Faculty Yearbook revision project, which includes ensuring correctness and completeness of submissions for approval, and the effective execution of all steps of the

process.

• Serving as secretary for the Science Learning and Teaching Programme Committee, ensuring effective communcation, accurate record-keeping and timely execution of action items.
• Maintaining a repository for all documentation related to programmes and modules offered by the Faculty of Science, including specification forms, assessment plans, moderation reports, and

module frameworks.

• Ensuring the alignment of the academic offering with institutional policies, regulations and systems.
• Ensuring that faculty-level implementation plans and guidelines are updated in response to policy changes, institutional developments, or recurring issues identified through Faculty processes

and student feedback.

• Koördineer die ontwerp, implementering en evaluering van alle akdemiese vernuwingstake en -projekte vir die Fakulteit.
• Koördineer, dryf, en administreer befondsingsgeleenthede vir akademiese vernuwing.
• Beplan, koördineer en tree op as medefasiliteerder van die Wetenskapsleer en -onderrigdag, en gereelde werkswinkels en opleidingsessies vir wetenskapsverwante akademiese vernuwing.
• Deelname aan institusionele geleenthede, werkswinkels en professionele ontwikkelingsgeleenthede.
• Bestuur die Fakulteit se jaarlikse Jaarboekhersieningsprojek, insluitend om die korrektheid en volledigheid van voorleggings vir goedkeuring, en die effektiewe uitvoering van alle stappe van die

proses te verseker.

• Dien as sekretaris vir die Wetenskapsleer en -onderrigprogramkomitee, en verseker effektiewe kommunikasie, akkurate rekordhouding en tydige uitvoering van aksies.
• Onderhou 'n bewaarplek vir alle dokumentasie wat verband hou met programme en modules wat deur die Fakulteit Natuurwetenskappe aangebied word, met inbegrip van spesifikasievorms,

assesseringsplanne, modereringsverslae, en moduleraamwerke.

• Verseker dat die akademiese aanbod in ooreenstemming is met institusionele beleide, regulasies en stelsels.
• Verseker dat implementeringsplanne en riglyne op Fakulteitsvlak bygewerk word in reaksie op beleidsveranderinge, institusionele ontwikkelings, of herhalende kwessies wat deur

fakulteitsprosesse en studenteterugvoer geïdentifiseer word.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A postgraduate qualification in the Natural Science-related field or education, at NQF level 8 or an equivalent qualification.
• At least five years' experience in a higher education institution, with a focus on learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Proven experience in programme/curriculum renewal or programme/curriculum development initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with all academics, professional support staff and external stakeholders.
• Good presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work independently, as well as in a team.

• 'n Nagraadse kwalifikasie in 'n Natuurwetenskap-verwante veld of opvoedkunde op NKR-vlak 8, of 'n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie.

• Minstens vyf jaar se ervaring by 'n hoëronderwysinstelling, met 'n fokus op leer, onderrig en assessering.
• Bewese ervaring in program-/kurrikulumvernuwing of program-/kurrikulumontwikkelingsinisiatiewe.
• Uitstekende kommunikasievaardighede en die vermoë om met alle akademici, professionele steunpersoneel en eksterne belanghebbendes saam te werk.
• Goeie aanbiedings-, opleidings- en fasiliteringsvaardighede.
• Uitsonderlike projekbestuur- en probleemoplossingsvaardighede.
• Die vermoë om onafhanklik én in 'n span te kan werk.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Master's degree.
• Sound knowledge of the science context.

• Experience in training and academic development of staff at a higher education institution.

• Meestersgraad.

• Deeglike kennis van die wetenskapskonteks.
• Ervaring van opleiding en akademiese ontwikkeling van personeel by 'n hoëronderwysinstelling.

Job Description:

Department: Student Support

Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Overview: QuickStart is a leader in IT workforce development that helps job-seekers break into in-demand IT fields and upskills existing IT professionals. The organization uses its proprietary learning methodology and workforce readiness platform (CLIPP) to deliver personalized learning using AI and multi-modal formats. We partner with leading universities, certification providers, and employers to build and transform IT workforce for Fortune 5000 customers in the areas of App Dev, Dev Ops, Information Security, Cloud computing and Data Science. If you are interested in becoming a part of a team that is changing the game in IT training and workforce development, we want to hear from you.

At QuickStart, we are committed to upholding the following core values:

P*assion |Respect | Accountability | Innovation | Speed | Execution ( PRAISE* )

* The Academic Advisor* will serve as the primary point of contact for learners throughout their educational journey, ensuring they stay engaged, supported, and on track to meet their academic and career goals. They are responsible for owning the entire student journey, from on-boarding to program completion. Their goal is to build genuine relationships with students, foster accountability, and help them stay motivated and on track through proactive support, facilitation, and communication.

Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

1. Student On-boarding & Orientation

a. Conduct engaging live orientation sessions for newly enrolled students.

b. Send welcome emails and on-boarding kits with program details, expectations, and schedules.

c. Share calendar invites and reminders for kickoff and early sessions.

2. Student Relationship Building & Retention

a. Develop a deep understanding of student goals, backgrounds, and challenges.

b. Conduct 1:1 or peer facilitation sessions to strengthen motivation and belonging.

c. Make weekly follow-up calls to maintain engagement and identify blockers early.

d. Call all new batches after their first two sessions to gather initial feedback.

e. Personally follow up with:

i. Students falling behind.

ii. Students missing multiple classes.

iii. Students flagged by mentors for special attention or support.

3. Communication & Engagement

a. Answer day-to-day student queries via email, SMS, or calls with empathy and speed.

b. Send weekly reminder messages for live classes and assessments.

c. Deliver personalized communications during special events, holidays, and milestones.

d. Manage ongoing check-ins throughout the course to build trust and continuity.

4. Mentor Coordination

a. Regularly check in with mentors for insights on class engagement and individual student progress.

b. Ensure mentors have student data needed to provide targeted support.

c. Share weekly student progress summaries with mentors for better alignment.

5. Academic Progress Tracking

a. Maintain accurate records of student scores, attendance, and feedback.

b. Review weekly progress reports provided by the IT team and flag trends.

c. Alert academic staff about at-risk students or emerging learning issues.

d. Coordinate additional resources for students needing extra support.

6. Performance & KPIs

a. Work towards clear KPIs around:

i. Student retention and attendance.

ii. Student satisfaction and feedback scores.

iii. Successful course completion and certification rates.

b. Use CRM and reporting tools to document all student touchpoints and progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience

· Bachelor's Degree

· 3 to 5 years of work experience in Customer Support / Sales /Career Advisory

Competency Identifiers

· Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

· Team player

· Customer support/sales experience

· Excellent interpersonal, and active listening skills.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple student cases simultaneously.

· Technologically adept: proficiency in tools like Zoom, HubSpot, Zapier, Microsoft Office, and learning management systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote

Eduvos is seeking to employ the services of Academic Administrator at our Mbombela campus on a full term basis.

Type of Position:

• Permanent Contract

The Position:

To support all the academic administration functions (including assessment administration, recordkeeping of student data, enrolment functions, etc.) at the campus.

Minimum qualification:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification will be preferable.

Experience:

At least one years' administrative experience, preferably in Assessment Administration, in the higher education environment.

Responsibilities:

As the Academic Administrator, you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Provide assessment administration service (Information Systems Administrator only on request)
• Student query handling and resolution
• Assist with administration of enrolment process
• Assist with administration of graduation
• Assist with CAT, RPL or qualification change applications
• Contributes to Atrisk tracking process
• Extended studies contract (Information Systems Certificates only)

Functional competencies:

• Proficiency in MS office
• Data capturing
• Detail orientated
• Ethical approach
• Organised and good time management

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility
• Relations and networking
• Influence
• Effective communication
• Professional and technical expertise
• Analysis and judgment
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Execution