10 Education Administration jobs in South Africa

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Academic Administration Manager to oversee all administrative operations related to our Distance Learning programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of academic processes, compliance with institutional policies, and exceptional support for both students and academic teams.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

- Tertiary qualification, Bachelor’s level preferred. Minimum of 5 years in an academic administration role, with 2 years management experience.

- Advanced MS Office skills and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

- Strong team management skills.

- Experience in navigating student registration systems.

- Planning and time management skills.

- Ability to handle confidential academic information responsibly.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Advert reference: uj_001779

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job Description:

The Faculty Coordination Division is an academic service and support division within Central Academic Administration, under the Registrar’s portfolio. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective and efficient coordination between centralised and decentralised academic administration departments and faculties, related to the academic lifecycle of a student. The position has ten staff members reporting to the position and is responsible for all the planning and coordination of the academic structure, registrations, graduations, certifications, and alumni activities for the university. UJ is looking to appoint a Senior Manager in the Department to lead and manage the abovementioned business processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all tasks related to the planning and coordination of the registration process for the University.
2. Manage and coordinate alumni-related activities and events.
3. Oversee the planning and coordination of the graduation ceremonies for the University.
4. Develop, implement, and manage new processes and systems as required for the improvement of academic administration business processes.
5. Oversee the capturing and maintenance of the academic structure for faculties.
6. Oversee the issuing of all certificates, digital certificates, and qualification badges to graduates.
7. Manage the budget and expenditure in the department.
8. Manage all human capital management administration for the department.
9. Oversee general office administration and operations.
10. Handle risks related to academic administration within the department.
11. Possess extensive knowledge of the AdaptIT student administration system.
12. Have at least 7 years' experience in academic administration in a higher education environment.
13. Possess extensive knowledge of UJ practices, policies, and procedures relating to academic administration.
14. Have at least 5 years' managerial experience.
15. Have knowledge of financial/budget principles.
16. Be knowledgeable about relevant legislation (e.g., Higher Education Act, Institutional Statute).
17. Have sound knowledge of the entire student life cycle process.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Sound knowledge of all UJ Systems (ITS, ARS, Perceptive Content, HEDA, Oracle, IDU etc).

You should also include a short (one-page) letter of intent, including one priority project you would implement within the Department, should you be the successful candidate.

Enquiries:

Job content: Dr Tinus van Zyl at Tel: (

Remuneration & benefits: Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (

Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to, and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may impact possible employment with the University.

If you require technical support/assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET at 0861 227337/ or email .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements, the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Advert reference: uj_001779

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job Description:

The Faculty Coordination Division is an academic service and support division within Central Academic Administration, under the Registrar’s portfolio. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective and efficient coordination between centralised and decentralised academic administration departments and faculties, related to the academic lifecycle of a student. The position has ten staff members reporting to the position and is responsible for all the planning and coordination of the academic structure, registrations, graduations, certifications, and alumni activities for the university. UJ is looking to appoint a Senior Manager in the Department to lead and manage the abovementioned business processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all tasks related to the planning and coordination of the registration process for the University.
2. Manage and coordinate alumni-related activities and events.
3. Oversee the planning and coordination of the graduation ceremonies for the University.
4. Develop, implement, and manage new processes and systems as required for the improvement of academic administration business processes.
5. Oversee the capturing and maintenance of the academic structure for faculties.
6. Oversee the issuing of all certificates, digital certificates, and qualification badges to graduates.
7. Manage the budget and expenditure in the department.
8. Manage all human capital management administration for the department.
9. Oversee general office administration and operations.
10. Handle risks related to academic administration within the department.
11. Possess extensive knowledge of the AdaptIT student administration system.
12. Have at least 7 years' experience in academic administration in a higher education environment.
13. Possess extensive knowledge of UJ practices, policies, and procedures relating to academic administration.
14. Have at least 5 years' managerial experience.
15. Have knowledge of financial/budget principles.
16. Be knowledgeable about relevant legislation (e.g., Higher Education Act, Institutional Statute).
17. Have sound knowledge of the entire student life cycle process.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Planning and organising.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Sound knowledge of all UJ Systems (ITS, ARS, Perceptive Content, HEDA, Oracle, IDU etc).

You should also include a short (one-page) letter of intent, including one priority project you would implement within the Department, should you be the successful candidate.

Enquiries:

Job content: Dr Tinus van Zyl at Tel: (

Remuneration & benefits: Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (

Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to, and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may impact possible employment with the University.

If you require technical support/assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET at 0861 227337/ or email .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction with merit based on qualifications, experience, and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements, the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Listing reference: manco_000661

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 January 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

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 LEADER: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of Program teaching and learning and the program assessment strategy create a monitoring process, through the management of a tracker for the program.
3. Assist with measuring of graduate attributes through the coordination of engagement between the APL and students across the program.
4. Assist with research on opportunities to advance the school's program offering and school strategy (program growth, articulation, etc.).
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators in relation to academic readiness for each semester.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with the recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitation of webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with the planning and coordination of Delivery of academic events for internal and external academic staff.
12. Assist with aligning students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders to request information on Student assessment performance.
14. Assist the APL with program benchmarking and development of new programs within the school.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports that will manage all internal and external quality assurance efforts.

• Essential qualification: Postgraduate degree specialising in Public Administration (NQF Level 8) studying towards Masters in Public Administration.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher Education/ Academic.

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
• Supporting and Co-operating.
• Creating and Conceptualizing.
• Organizing and Coordinating.
• Adapting and Coping.
• Reporting and Analysis.
• Digital Literacy.

• 2-3 years relevant Public Administration working experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

• To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Global Tourism and Hospitality.

Listing reference: manco_000661

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 January 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

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 LEADER: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of Program teaching and learning and the program assessment strategy create a monitoring process, through the management of a tracker for the program.
3. Assist with measuring of graduate attributes through the coordination of engagement between the APL and students across the program.
4. Assist with research on opportunities to advance the school's program offering and school strategy (program growth, articulation, etc.).
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators in relation to academic readiness for each semester.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with the recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitation of webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with the planning and coordination of Delivery of academic events for internal and external academic staff.
12. Assist with aligning students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders to request information on Student assessment performance.
14. Assist the APL with program benchmarking and development of new programs within the school.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports that will manage all internal and external quality assurance efforts.

• Essential qualification: Postgraduate degree specialising in Public Administration (NQF Level 8) studying towards Masters in Public Administration.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher Education/ Academic.

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
• Supporting and Co-operating.
• Creating and Conceptualizing.
• Organizing and Coordinating.
• Adapting and Coping.
• Reporting and Analysis.
• Digital Literacy.

• 2-3 years relevant Public Administration working experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

• To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Global Tourism and Hospitality.

Listing reference: manco_000654

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.

To offer guidance and assistance to an Academic Programme Leader with regards to 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 position requires commitment towards supporting the management of a program, which will include the following facets:

1. Program Management and Leadership
2. Program Planning and Administration
3. Program Admission and Delivery
4. Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition
5. Program Intelligence
6. Programme Governance
7. Programme Cycle Reviews and Programme Improvement

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of programme teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
3. Assist with measuring graduate attributes through coordination between the APL and students.
4. Research opportunities to advance the school's programme offering and strategy.
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators regarding academic readiness for each semester.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitate webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with planning and coordination of academic events for internal and external academic staff.
12. Align students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders regarding Student assessment performance.
14. Assist the APL with programme benchmarking and development of new programmes.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports for internal and external quality assurance efforts.

ESSENTIAL

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher education/academic settings.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
2. Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
3. Support and cooperate effectively.
4. Create and conceptualize educational strategies.
5. Organize and coordinate academic activities.
6. Adapt and cope with challenges.
7. Report and analyze educational data.

ADVANTAGES

1. 2-3 years relevant Business Management working experience.
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

GENERAL

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Business Excellence.

Listing reference: manco_000654

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.

To offer guidance and assistance to an Academic Programme Leader with regards to 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 position requires commitment towards supporting the management of a program, which will include the following facets:

1. Program Management and Leadership
2. Program Planning and Administration
3. Program Admission and Delivery
4. Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition
5. Program Intelligence
6. Programme Governance
7. Programme Cycle Reviews and Programme Improvement

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of programme teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
3. Assist with measuring graduate attributes through coordination between the APL and students.
4. Research opportunities to advance the school's programme offering and strategy.
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators regarding academic readiness for each semester.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitate webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with planning and coordination of academic events for internal and external academic staff.
12. Align students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders regarding Student assessment performance.
14. Assist the APL with programme benchmarking and development of new programmes.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports for internal and external quality assurance efforts.

ESSENTIAL

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher education/academic settings.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
2. Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
3. Support and cooperate effectively.
4. Create and conceptualize educational strategies.
5. Organize and coordinate academic activities.
6. Adapt and cope with challenges.
7. Report and analyze educational data.

ADVANTAGES

1. 2-3 years relevant Business Management working experience.
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

GENERAL

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Business Excellence.

Listing reference: manco_000652

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME CO ORDINATOR: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy).
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of Programme teaching and learning and the Programme assessment strategy.
3. Assist with measuring graduate attributes through coordination between the APL and students.
4. Assist with research on opportunities to advance the school's Programme offering.
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators regarding academic readiness.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitate webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with planning and coordination of academic events.
12. Align students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders for Student assessment performance information.
14. Assist the APL with Programme benchmarking and development of new Programmes.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports for internal and external quality assurance efforts.

• Essential qualification: Postgraduate degree specialising in Tourism and Hospitality (NQF Level 8) studying towards a Masters in Tourism and Hospitality.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher Education/ Academic.

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
• Supporting and Co-operating.
• Creating and Conceptualizing.
• Organizing and Coordinating.
• Adapting and Coping.
• Reporting and Analysis.
• Digital Literacy.

2-3 years relevant Tourism and Hospitality working experience.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Global Tourism and Hospitality.

Listing reference: manco_000652

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME CO ORDINATOR: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.

1. Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy).
2. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of Programme teaching and learning and the Programme assessment strategy.
3. Assist with measuring graduate attributes through coordination between the APL and students.
4. Assist with research on opportunities to advance the school's Programme offering.
5. Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with Institutional Planning.
6. Liaise with academic administrators regarding academic readiness.
7. Create and monitor academic administrators progress trackers.
8. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
9. Facilitate webinars.
10. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
11. Assist with planning and coordination of academic events.
12. Align students with Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre.
13. Engage with relevant stakeholders for Student assessment performance information.
14. Assist the APL with Programme benchmarking and development of new Programmes.
15. Identify and intervene for students at risk.
16. Assist with module content review and update.
17. Coordinate data and reports for internal and external quality assurance efforts.

• Essential qualification: Postgraduate degree specialising in Tourism and Hospitality (NQF Level 8) studying towards a Masters in Tourism and Hospitality.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher Education/ Academic.

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge.
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum.
• Supporting and Co-operating.
• Creating and Conceptualizing.
• Organizing and Coordinating.
• Adapting and Coping.
• Reporting and Analysis.
• Digital Literacy.

2-3 years relevant Tourism and Hospitality working experience.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Global Tourism and Hospitality.