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Head of Department: School of Engineering & Science

Midrand, Gauteng AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence

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Head of Department: School of Engineering & Science Head of Department: School of Engineering & Science

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The institution has a job opening for a Head of Department: School of Engineering & Science within our academic department. This esteemed position calls for a dynamic and self-driven individual who is competent in both teaching and research and can provide robust academic leadership and direction towards delivering a high-quality academic experience. The successful candidate will be expected to align with the institute's core values of innovation and technology and play a pivotal role in empowering others to do the same. This role will require strategic planning and the practical implementation of the company and departmental mission and strategies.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic and Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Provide academic leadership, guidance, mentorship and vision to the department.
  • Develop and implement effective strategies in line with the core business/departmental vision and strategic goals across all delivery methods.
  • Develop, upskill and deploy a highly skilled and innovative academic team within the department.
  • Develop and advise on the use and implementation of smart technology driven systems to support our delivery methods and innovation in teaching.
  • Lead a nationwide departmental team to achieve and exceed delivery expectations.
  • Assisting the Principal and management team in ensuring the good professional practice, standards, and quality of teaching and learning of subject/s.
  • Advising and contributing to curriculum development at an academy and system level, under the direction and guidance of the respective Project Leader;
  • Participate in research projects culminating in recognised research outputs.
  • Manage, monitor, develop and evaluate academic programmes within the department.
  • Liaise with academic peers and relevant expertise in the field and industry to ensure ongoing development and quality of programmes.
  • Ensure the successful functioning of advisory boards for the subject disciplines in the department.
  • In collaboration with the Principal and Human Resource team, identify, recruit, and on-board academic staff to deliver the teaching and learning program of the department, and monitor their performance across delivery modes.
  • Serve as an Academic Board member to provide feedback and formally reports to the Academic Board.

Operational Responsibilities:

  • Meeting with parents and/or guardians to resolve queries and escalate if necessary.
  • Co-ordinating the teaching and learning of the subject/s for which one is responsible.
  • Ensuring adherence and conformance to legislative requirements of relevant accreditation bodies.
  • Ensuring quality of lecturing through proper planning and preparation policies.
  • Ensuring the quality of the assessments through implementing and maintaining moderation policies, both pre- and post-assessment.
  • Evaluating and reporting on the quality of resources.
  • Managing the quality and creation of academic resources and documentation for relevant departments.
  • Holding and leading regular departmental meetings and ensuring the keeping of minutes.
  • Ensuring that timetables are available for each Intake and resources are assigned as per the required workload allocation model.
  • Lecture on an ad-hoc basis depending on operational requirements.
  • Academic monitoring (including attendance, lecturer evaluations, subject evaluations, etc. and compiling of improvement plans).
  • Analyse and interpret marks and other means of identifying at-risk students for the purpose of introducing and implementing improvement plans.

Qualification Development Responsibilities:

  • Provide Content Development expertise in the capacity of a Content Developer/Writer/Reviewer, to lead and assist with the development and implementation for the relevant applications to various quality councils. This includes, but not limited to:
  • Completion of the Instructional Framework, with full detail for the lecturer
  • Tutorials and associated memos
  • Tests and associated memos
  • Any quizzes and associated memos
  • Examination paper and associated memos
  • Content development and identify the need for relevant visual aids e.g. videos
  • Lead and contribute to the development of the accreditation application in different streams, as well as the subsequent implementation of the specific qualifications.
  • Any other responsibilities as reasonably delegated by a member of senior management.
  • Assistance, where appropriate, with any operations on campus with a relevancy for the department. This may include functions and activities regarding sales and marketing and library services.

Application Requirements:

  • Masters in a relevant engineering field is a minimum requirement.
  • Registered member at ECSA is a pre-requisite.
  • A proven record of accomplishment of academic excellence and research in the field of study.
  • Experience in academic leadership, including managing budgets, personnel, and curriculum development.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate, lead change, and create a vision for the department and institution.
  • Experience in teaching and curriculum design.
  • Knowledge of industry and market trends relevant to the department's focus.
  • Familiarity with accreditation requirements and quality assurance processes.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department and institution.

The following attributes are linked to the Code of Conduct:

  • Must be able to work under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Be innovative and efficient in solving problems.
  • Comfortable interacting with external development teams and stakeholders at multiple levels.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • People Centricity – Respectful and helpful nature when dealing with clients, peers, and colleagues.
  • Urgency – The position requires decisiveness, quick responses, and fast action.
  • Self-Control – The ability to govern one’s emotions and reactions is a key part of customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to assess a situation to determine the severity of a problem and escalate when required.
  • Able to prioritise tasks and deliver clear and concise feedback.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level Director
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Education, Management, and Strategy/Planning
  • Industries Higher Education and Education Administration Programs

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29. Grade Head - EMS and Accounting

Sandton, Gauteng Curro Holdings Ltd

Posted 16 days ago

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Curro Barlow Park High School

Vacancy Reference: 21836

Join the revolution in education at Curro! We're on a mission to empower future leaders and need your passion and expertise.


What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

  • B ED/ BA/ BSC / Post Graduate Certificate of Education.
  • SACE Registered.
  • 1 – 2 year’s Grade Head experience.
  • Must be able to teach EMS and Accounting.
  • Clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

Grade planning, administration, and academics

  • Collate and communicate grade planning schedule across the grade and manage the execution thereof.
  • Create and distribute the termly plans for the grade.
  • Create and distribute termly assessment plans for the grade.
  • Create and distribute the staff duties plan for the grade.
  • Create and distribute the afternoon academic plan.
  • Maintenance and update of all information relating to events, incidents, absenteeism and issues across the grade.
  • Manage absenteeism across the grade of learners
  • Review teacher comments on termly report, suggest corrections and then submit to the phase head.
  • Manage and plan weekly meetings and filter down relevant information from phase heads
  • Discuss grade requirements with teachers, gather quotes and submit a proposed grade budget to the phase head
  • Compile schedules of learners for the following year and suggest class splits for new academic year across the grade with teacher inputs
  • Update grades learners as per applicable system

Staff management and mentoring

  • Mentoring and management of tutor teachers
  • Provide input into tutor teacher appraisals
  • Communication with tutor teachers to ensure that they have all the relevant information relating to the grade and requirements
  • Advising and supporting tutor teachers on policies and processes
  • Ensure that all grade staff know how to use the report generation process
  • Assist new teachers with various systems

Interventions and discipline

  • Implementation of policies and procedures in conjunction with school management
  • Management of interventions regarding learner discipline and monitoring of intervention plans
  • Review of academic needs and set up interventions and individualised plans

Grade Event management and planning

  • Set up grade calendar events annually.
  • Design and manage duty roster for grade events in conjunction with other grade heads.
  • Management and execution of grade events from start to finish
  • Monitor assigned budgets for grade events.
  • Innovation relating to new events.
  • Management of students with regards to the function

Planning and own class management

  • Plan and set up assessment roster for the term
  • Set up the demarcation for each assessment during the term as per the grade
  • Monitor and adjust planning throughout the term as per unforeseen events
  • Set up and design of classroom / Learning Area for optimal performance of class and based on specific needs
  • Setting of rules and boundaries to manage discipline
  • Communication and relationship building with pupils and parents (newsletters, sporting letters, outings letters etc.)

Assessment process and homework management

  • Setting and moderation (pre and post) of assessments including formal (FAT) and continuous (CAS)
  • Prepare revision packs, notes and lessons.
  • Active invigilation of assessments
  • Marking and moderation of assessments within specified time period
  • Return of assessments and class correction and revising on topics
  • Planning of homework including a learner work schedule
  • Monitor homework

Teaching

  • Take attendance registers.
  • Measured Academic Achievement.
  • Measured Academic Improvement
  • Plan lessons to be interactive and creative.
  • Make use of modern days tools and processes
  • Managing the teaching pace based on the learners
  • Set up workbooks as per specifications.
  • Make sure that learners are aware of events, homework etc.

Extramural coordination and activities

  • Plan and manage assigned extramural activities
  • Attend practices and sporting fixtures
  • Take attendance registers
  • Attendance at school activities as assigned
  • Manage outings and attend
  • Phase and grade meetings

The successful candidate will start on01 January 2025.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.
If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
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Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.
NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

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Director: Study Abroad (P5) (Division for Global Engagement)

Johannesburg, Gauteng University of Johannesburg

Posted 16 days ago

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Director: Study Abroad (P5) (Division for Global Engagement)

Advert reference: uj_

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 26 September 2025

Position Summary

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Senior

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

“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 have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

The University of Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Division for Global Engagement as Director, Study Abroad. This leadership role reports directly to the Senior Director of Global Engagement and plays a key part in advancing the University’s internationalisation strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate international education professional to contribute to shaping global experiences that foster cross-cultural understanding and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate all aspects of the Study Abroad Programme, including student selection, application processing, registration, and orientation.
  • Manage housing, safety, and wellbeing of international students in partnership with internal departments and external landlords.
  • Maintain and update programme materials and promotional content, including the UJ Study Abroad website.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with international partner universities, embassies, consulates,and government agencies (e.g., Department of Home Affairs).
  • Develop and implement new international partnerships, short-term programmes (summer/winter schools), and customised faculty-led study abroad initiatives, incl. new innovative exchange programmes promoting entrepreneurship.
  • Maintain relationships with the Consulates and Embassies of partner countries to ensure adequate predeparture briefing of inbound students; attend briefings regularly.
  • Establish and maintain contact with the international offices and administration offices of partners.
  • Provide strategic immigration support for international students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and UJ employees.
  • Monitor international trends, benchmarks, and policy development to ensure UJ’s programme remains competitive and aligned with global standards.
  • Oversee financial management, grant writing, budgeting, and resource allocation within the Study Abroad Office.
  • Collaborate with faculties and internal stakeholders to enhance interdisciplinary international education opportunities.
  • Represent UJ locally and internationally at events, conferences, and on advisory boards.
  • Lead a team by providing staff training, development, performance management, and workflow optimisation.
  • Serve as acting Senior Director: Global Engagement when required, including delegated authorityresponsibilities.
  • A Postgraduate qualification (NQF 9) in International Relations, Education, Communication or other relevant field.
  • Demonstrated experience of a minimum of 5 years in international higher education, student mobility, or globalprogramme administration.
  • A strong understanding of immigration policies and procedures relevant to South African higher education.
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, communication and intercultural communication skills.
  • Sound knowledge of new technology and the ability to integrate new technology in order to streamlineprocesses and reporting mechanisms internally and externally.
  • Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Proven ability to work effectively and in a collegial manner with university staff and faculties.
  • Proven report writing and presentation skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills for dealing with own staff and advising senior academics.
  • Proven ability to provide academic leadership in the development of curricula.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills with competency in public relations and negotiation.
  • Ability to conduct research in this area of work and convey results effectively to the University management.
  • Ability to coordinate among many university departments.
  • Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Ability to network and build relationships.

Recommendations:

  • A PhD in relevant field.
  • Prior experience from a Study Abroad portfolio at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad.
  • Ability to communicate and drive marketing and brand activities.
  • An additional language other than a South African official language.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Prof Ylva Rodny-Gumede (Senior Director) at Tel:

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mr. Mandisa Malindisa (HCM Business Partner) at Tel:

Your application, comprising of 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 must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 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.

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

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

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the 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.

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 have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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Head of University Partnerships (Cape Town)

Western Cape, Western Cape HyperionDev Corp

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Head of University Partnerships (Cape Town)

Cape Town | Hybrid

ABOUT US

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Head of University Partnerships, you will lead the management and delivery of HyperionDev’s university partnerships, fostering relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and building trust in our products and performance. Working closely with the Department Head, your role will bridge business development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic growth.

Ideal candidates bring experience in account management, client success, and a strong project management mindset, with an ability to navigate higher education structures and make an impact in a fast-paced, start-up environment. You will leverage a deep understanding of partnership dynamics to support university partners and will excel at managing multiple stakeholders, communicating effectively, and driving new business opportunities.

In this role, you will also contribute to building HyperionDev’s culture, helping shape strategies for talent acquisition, planning, and collaboration across teams. Passionate about online education, you are motivated to change lives through learning and eager to be a core part of a rapidly growing organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own the overall success of university partnerships by expertly managing partner relationships and striving for a best-in-class approach to everything we do.
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities within the university ecosystem through proactive outreach, consultative selling and a long-term strategic view towards growing the partnerships.
  • Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner relationship management
  • Oversee operational planning and risk management across key phases of the engagement with the partner, and problem-solving issues as they arise.
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation when issues arise, troubleshooting, and ensuring quick resolution.
  • Provide quantitative/qualitative analysis to inform team decision-making and product roadmap
  • Ensure the HyperionDev team is following up on its commitments, is coordinated in its activities, and responds in a timely way to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Conducting business reviews and sharing insights and best practices.
REQUIREMENTS Minimum
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of account management experience, customer success or client servicing experience, with at least 3 years spent in edtech/higher education.
  • Demonstrated history in high partner retention and growth and a track record of supporting institutions make a step change in their academic adoption of e-learning.
  • An ability to act as a trusted external advisor to institutional senior staff, developing strong partnership relationships and influencing across institutional boundaries.
  • High level communication and presentation skills including executive level presentations.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
  • An ability to manage complex decision-making processes involving numerous stakeholders with varying backgrounds and interests.
Preferred
  • Prior experience in a high-growth, tech-focused environment
  • Prior experience with OPM models in Universities beyond South Africa, eg Australia, UK or European Markets.
  • Experience in conducting highly rigorous market analysis and due diligence.
BENEFITS

Hybrid work: We are a hybrid work organisation offering flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus

Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.

OUR VALUES

We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.

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Senior National Admissions Consultant

Cape Town, Western Cape Invictus Education Group

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Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 11/25/2024

Join Our Team as a Senior National Admissions Consultant at The International Hotel School, Cape Town Campus!

We are looking for an experienced and driven professional to become an integral part of our team as a Senior National Admissions Consultant.

At The International Hotel School, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge education and training that keeps pace with the ever-changing world. In this role, you will play a key part in empowering students to achieve their fullest potential and secure successful careers.

Join our dynamic admissions team and make a meaningful impact on the future of our students!

Qualities:
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Open and honest
Requirements
  • Experience in a sales role/customer service
  • Experience in the hospitality/education sales industries beneficial
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Experience with CRM systems - Administration skills essential
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Senior National Admissions Consultant

Pretoria, Gauteng Invictus Education Group

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Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 11/25/2024

Join Our Team as a Senior National Admissions Consultant at The International Hotel School, Johannesburg Campus!

We are looking for an experienced and driven professional to become an integral part of our team as a Senior National Admissions Consultant.

At The International Hotel School, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge education and training that keeps pace with the ever-changing world. In this role, you will play a key part in empowering students to achieve their fullest potential and secure successful careers.

Join our dynamic admissions team and make a meaningful impact on the future of our students!

Qualities:
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Open and honest
Requirements
  • Experience in a sales role / customer service
  • Experience in the hospitality / education sales industries beneficial
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Experience with CRM systems - Administration skills essential
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Academic : Programme Leader : BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN GENDER STUDIES

Durban, KwaZulu Natal MANCOSA

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Academic : Programme Leader : BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN GENDER STUDIES

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 October 2025

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

To provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme/Programmes. This position involves a range of duties focused on guaranteeing the programme's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the school. Additionally, the role specifically requires leadership of a programme/programmes, which will encompass the following aspects: Programme Management and Leadership; Programme Planning and Academic Administration; Programme Admission and Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement, Student Engagement; Programme Intelligence; Programme Governance; Programme and module Reviews and Programme Improvement. The Academic – programme Leader will play a pivotal role in academic delivery, programme oversight, student support, and ensuring alignment with institutional quality standards.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Programme Management and Leadership

  • Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)
  • Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, including link to vision and mission
  • Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes
  • Ensure quality assurance processes are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and report on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout rates
  • Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students
  • Collaborate with academic support services to improve student performance

Programme Planning and Academic Administration

  • Conduct induction of academic staff
  • Contribute to Programme budget management
  • Identify and communicate programme value proposition as an integrated effort with marketing and student enrolments
  • Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with the Institutional Planning and other relevant Departments
  • Identification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment activities.
  • Quality control of programme information available on website and prospectus
  • Programme Admissions and Delivery
  • Management of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans

Teaching and Learning and Student Engagement

  • Assessments – development, moderation and grading
  • Stakeholder engagement, development and recognition
  • Student Engagement and Success
  • Develop and monitor programme teaching and learning strategies
  • Ensure alignment of teaching and learning activities with programme outcomes.
  • Promote academic integrity and quality in curriculum delivery.

Programme Intelligence and Governance

  • Application of programme and institutional SOPs and rules
  • Programme Intelligence on Gathering longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management
  • Monitor and address programme conditions and recommendations from the regulatory bodies
  • Compile and submit timely reports on programme performance, student success rates, and academic operations.
  • Use data to support continuous improvement initiatives

Programme Enhancement and Quality Assurance

  • Complete Programme and Module cyclical Reviews
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and manage risk for the assigned programme/s
  • Oversee Programme teach-out plans and ensure quality in transitional academic processes.
  • Support Programme re-alignment efforts in line with institutional strategy

· Monitor Work Integrated Learning components (Where applicable)

  • Promotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities
  • Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre

Ad Hoc

  • Participate in institutional academic committees, audits, and events.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by faculty leadership

QUALIFICATION

· Preferred qualification: Relevant Master’s degree at NQF Level 9

ESSENTIAL

· Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in higher Education as an Academic / in academic management

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

· Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge

· Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum

· Leading and Decision-making

· Conflict Resolution and Co operating

· Analysing and Interpreting

· Creating and Conceptualising

· Organising and Executing

· Adapting and Coping

· Enterprising and performing

ADVANTAGES

  • 3-5 years relevant academic or academic management experience working
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination
  • Higher Education Academic Management background

GENERAL

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Education - Gender Studies

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Machine Learning Engineer 10027

Stellenbosch, Western Cape Capitec Bank

Posted 21 days ago

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We are looking for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. If you are interested in being part of the journey to become the best bank in the world, please apply.

To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here! Then finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

About the role

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Capitec, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing the bank's AI strategy. By collaborating with Data Scientists and Decision Scientists, you will enhance their efficiency through the development, implementation, and support of platform improvements. Your contributions will be crucial in positioning Capitec to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape where AI technologies are key strategic differentiators.

This role leverages your deep understanding of machine learning models from concept to deployment, and your expertise in modern software development best practices, big data processing frameworks, and cloud environments, whilst sitting in the risk division of the business. You’ll also work extensively with Python, SQL, and advanced debugging techniques to ensure the delivery of scalable, robust, and production-ready predictive models.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and support platform improvements in collaboration with Data Scientists and Decision Scientists.
  • Shape and execute Capitec's AI strategy to remain competitive.
  • Apply best practices in software development, big data processing, and cloud technologies.
  • Deliver scalable, robust, and production-ready predictive models using Python and SQL.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of experience in any engineering role
  • Honors degree or higher in any field
  • Python and SQL experience
  • Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Hugging Face, LangChain, LangGraph, MLflow, RAG, and Transformers
  • Big data frameworks – Hadoop/Kafka (PySpark)
  • GitHub experience or Git
  • AWS experience: S3, Redshift, SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda
Competencies
  • Simplify and make it easy
  • Earn and extend trust
  • Plan, deliver and raise the bar
  • Curious and continuously learns
  • Act, learn and adapt
  • Inspire optimism and persistence
  • Have courage, disagree and commit
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  • Completed an Honors Degree or higher

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

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EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF LAW (5-year contract renewable subject to performance)

Johannesburg, Gauteng University of Johannesburg

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EXECUTIVE DEAN: FACULTY OF LAW (5-year contract renewable subject to performance)

Advert reference: uj_

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 7 October 2024

Position Summary

Job category: University and Academy

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: EE

Level: Executive

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future. With a strategy focused on societal impact and sustainability, technology for the future, and global footprint and partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. Living the values of Impact, Innovation, Inclusivity, and Integrity, UJ transforms its students’ lives through quality education and unlocks the potential of its staff to thrive. Building on its 4IR strategy, UJ serves humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.

The Executive Dean: Faculty of Law is responsible for determining, articulating, implementing, and leading faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance the faculty’s reputation and performance following the University’s strategic objectives of attaining Global Excellence Stature in the context of decolonisation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Read more about the Faculty of Law at:

The University seeks to appoint an exceptionally motivated and energetic leader with high professional and academic standing as the Executive Dean: Faculty of Law.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellors: Academic and Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, the Executive Dean is a member of the UJ Executive Leadership Group (ELG), and is responsible for shaping, leading and delivering world-class, transformative education, professional development, and postgraduate programmes, coupled with a strong focus on research with impact.

The Executive Dean has strategic, operational, and administrative oversight of the Faculty of Law and is expected to effectively and collegially steward the faculty to achieve and grow sustainable excellence in all aspects of teaching, research, fundraising, innovation, community engagement, and global engagement.

The Executive Dean will be expected to:
  • Determine, articulate, implement and lead the Faculty of Law’s strategic initiatives to enhance UJ’s reputation and performance in accordance with its Strategic Plan 2035 and its Global Excellence and Stature (GES) 4.0 for Societal Impact catalytic initiatives.
  • Ensure effective and efficient delivery of the faculty’s academic programmes across academic departments and disciplines.
  • Develop and deepen excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, including online/blended learning pedagogy, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and academic citizenship and leadership.
  • Promote and advance excellence in research and innovation – both in terms of quality and quantity.
  • Empower the rest of the faculty leadership team to be able to translate and operationalise the Strategic Plan.
  • Implement policies and develop resources that promote and enhance the research and education capacity and capabilities of the faculty, including raising funds, particularly from external sources, in support of these key performance areas.
  • Oversee an effective, competitive and responsive Programme Qualification Mix, including joint programmes with international peer universities.
  • Ensure the highest level of faculty governance, administration, and systems functioning, including faculty enrolment planning, the management of the students’ academic life cycle, and risk management.
  • Develop and implement relevant online, inbound/outbound/virtual and/or joint academic programmes.
  • Effectively manage academic, administrative, and professional support staff, including staff recruitment, development and retention.
  • Ensure effective and efficient management of the faculty’s research centres, finances, subsidies, and other resources.
  • Promote the reputation and standing of the Faculty of Law in local, national, regional and global contexts.
  • Strengthen relationships with the public and private sectors, professional societies/councils, departments of education, and academic partners in South Africa and internationally.
  • Develop and maintain meaningful relationships between the Faculty of Law’s alumni and their alma mater.
  • Provide opportunities for academic and support staff to stay current with best practices and innovations in education.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Substantial academic stature commensurate with an appointment at the professional level with a PhD or equivalent qualification/LLD (NQF 10).
  • Senior executive management experience at an academic institution and/or within a division of significant size and complexity.
  • An excellent academic reputation evidenced by a sustained record of research output.
  • Excellent strategic leadership skills, and excellent knowledge, insight, and vision regarding the teaching and legal profession in the context of the higher education sector both nationally and internationally.
  • Proven resource, strategic, and people management, and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative networks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent conflict management and administrative skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership at all academic levels and in staff recruitment, mentorship, and development.
  • Exceptional ability and resilience to function under pressure.
  • Unquestionable professional integrity and stature.
Recommendations:

Where applicable, professional registration with a relevant South African statutory body. Rating with the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa or the potential for rating within a one/two-year period.

Terms of appointment:

The position of Executive Dean, which is subject to a compulsory probation period of 12 months, is a 5-year contract appointment, with an executive-level remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The appointment may be renewed for a further term of office, subject to performance.

Retirement Age:

The normal retirement age for members of the Executive Leadership Group is 65. Consideration will be given to candidates who would be able to serve for a 5-year term.

To apply, please send a detailed Curriculum Vitae and letter of motivation outlining a possible vision and strategic direction for the position you are applying for. The names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least 3 traceable and credible referees, should accompany applications.

Applications should be submitted via the UJ website: or e-mailed to Ms Ayanda Gcabashe -

Your application, comprising of 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 must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 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 have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .

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

In conjunction with merit on the basis of qualifications, experience, and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the 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.

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Senior Lecturer in Finance

Cape Town, Western Cape UWC Online - University of the Western Cape

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The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that educate students across multiple disciplines including Accounting, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Economics, Industrial Psychology (Human Resources Management), Information Systems, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), Institute for Social Development, Political Studies, and School of Government. The Faculty also boasts research strengths across multiple disciplines through which it impacts both policy and practice across diverse facets of business and society at large. It has developed strong multi-stakeholder linkages and meaningful interfaces with commerce, industry, civil society, and government, focusing on building critical capacity in both the private and public sectors.

We invite applications for this permanent Senior Lecturer post. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Finance and will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

  • Facilitate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, and financial technology.
  • Conduct research and publish in financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, and financial technology.
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
  • Provide academic leadership and administration.
  • Undertake curriculum development and assessment.
  • Participate in community engagement and outreach.
  • Other related duties assigned by the chair of the department.

Minimum Requirements:

  • PhD or equivalent in the field of finance or economics.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and teaching in at least two of the fields of financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology.
  • A record of quality peer-reviewed publications, preferably in the field of financial risk management & modelling, corporate finance, asset markets and pricing, or financial technology.
  • A record of successful supervision of Honours and Masters level students.
  • Evidence of participation in community engagement.

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Adaptability and the ability to operate in a diverse environment.
  • Student-focused approach.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Computer literacy and e-learning skills.
  • Technical professional knowledge and skills in the discipline and in the core strategic areas, namely learning and teaching, research and scholarship, community engagement as well as professional leadership.

N.B. Applicants are to provide details in terms of the subjects taught in their application.

For more information (but not applications), please contact the Departmental Chairperson, Prof. Adefemi Obalade at .

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