15 Education jobs in Durban

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Lecturer : Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 August 2025

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

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

CORE FUNCTIONS

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
• Digital Literacy

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 Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching

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Lecturer : Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Listing reference: manco_ Listing status: Online Apply by: 10 August 2025 Position summary Job category: Others: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Fixed Term Contract EE position: No Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. CORE FUNCTIONS 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 Digital Literacy 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 Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching #J-18808-Ljbffr

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following independent contractor vacancies available:Module Guide Moderators (Independent Contractor)

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

· Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Assessment in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Contemporary Theories in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

· Research Methods in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Moderator moderates the content to ensure it is aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria, as well as ensures alignment to the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

· To moderate the module guide content to ensure alignment to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System.

QUALIFICATION(S):

· A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience)

EXPERIENCE:

· 2-5 years Academic experience

· Module Guide Development or Moderation experience

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

· Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework

· Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines

· Excellent academic writing and communication skills

· Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing

· Proficient in the use of technological systems

· Possess a high level of ethics

· Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING MANAGER

Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 March 2025

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

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

CORE PURPOSE

To lead and manage the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Department within the School of Education, ensuring the effective implementation, supervision, and promotion of quality WIL activities aligned with MANCOSA’s vision and mission.

Core Functions

1. Establish and maintain a WIL philosophy aligned with MANCOSA’s vision and mission.
2. Collaborate with Academic Programme Leaders to design WIL teaching and learning strategies for PGCE specialisations and BED methodology modules.
3. Develop and manage a comprehensive WIL assessment strategy.
4. Manage WIL lifecycle management, including tracking systems, surveys, and policies.
5. Manage the WIL budget to ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency.
6. Manage all WIL administration, operations and quality assurance.
7. Manage WIL staff, including mentor assessors nationally.
8. Identify and manage suitable mentor assessors nationally for teaching practice.
9. Plan and manage WIL placements, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
10. Develop and implement appropriate WIL procedures and quality control measures for all processes.
11. Identify operational risks and implement interventions to mitigate these risks.
12. Contribute towards advancing research in WIL.
13. Advance WIL’s industry acceptance through strategic partnerships and professional body recognition.
14. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including school partners, students, teacher unions, regulatory bodies, and government departments.

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s Degree (essential).
2. Minimum of 3 years’ lecturing and/or management experience.
3. Leadership and management experience in higher education (preferred).
4. In possession of a valid driver’s license.

Additional Recommendations

1. IT experience will be advantageous.
2. Experience in partnerships and collaboration with external stakeholders.
3. Remote working experience.

Key Attributes

1. Strong leadership and management skills.
2. Excellent communication skills and email etiquette.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
4. High-level organisational skills and ability to multitask.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
6. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

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Listing reference: manco_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following Independent Contractor vacancies available:Module Guide Writers (Independent Contractor)

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

· Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions)

· Assessment in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions)

· Contemporary Theories in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions)

· Research Methods in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions)

CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Writer develops content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

· To develop the module guide content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System.

QUALIFICATION(S):

· A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience)

EXPERIENCE:

2-5 years Academic experience

Module Guide Development or Moderation experience

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

· Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework

· Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines

· Excellent academic writing and communication skills

· Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing

· Proficient in the use of technological systems

· Possess a high level of ethics

· Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING MANAGER Listing reference: manco_ Listing status: Online Apply by: 21 March 2025 Position summary Job category: Others: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Fixed Term Contract EE position: No Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available. CORE PURPOSE To lead and manage the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Department within the School of Education, ensuring the effective implementation, supervision, and promotion of quality WIL activities aligned with MANCOSA’s vision and mission. Core Functions Establish and maintain a WIL philosophy aligned with MANCOSA’s vision and mission. Collaborate with Academic Programme Leaders to design WIL teaching and learning strategies for PGCE specialisations and BED methodology modules. Develop and manage a comprehensive WIL assessment strategy. Manage WIL lifecycle management, including tracking systems, surveys, and policies. Manage the WIL budget to ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency. Manage all WIL administration, operations and quality assurance. Manage WIL staff, including mentor assessors nationally. Identify and manage suitable mentor assessors nationally for teaching practice. Plan and manage WIL placements, ensuring alignment with operational requirements. Develop and implement appropriate WIL procedures and quality control measures for all processes. Identify operational risks and implement interventions to mitigate these risks. Contribute towards advancing research in WIL. Advance WIL’s industry acceptance through strategic partnerships and professional body recognition. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including school partners, students, teacher unions, regulatory bodies, and government departments. Minimum Requirements Master’s Degree (essential). Minimum of 3 years’ lecturing and/or management experience. Leadership and management experience in higher education (preferred). In possession of a valid driver’s license. Additional Recommendations IT experience will be advantageous. Experience in partnerships and collaboration with external stakeholders. Remote working experience. Key Attributes Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent communication skills and email etiquette. Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools. High-level organisational skills and ability to multitask. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Listing reference: manco_ Listing status: Online Apply by: 31 July 2025 Position summary Job category: Others: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Freelance EE position: No Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following Independent Contractor vacancies available: Module Guide Writers (Independent Contractor) POSITIONS AVAILABLE: · Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions) · Assessment in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions) · Contemporary Theories in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions) · Research Methods in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions) CORE PURPOSE: The Module Guide Writer develops content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA. CORE FUNCTIONS: · To develop the module guide content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System. QUALIFICATION(S): · A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience) EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years Academic experience Module Guide Development or Moderation experience RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: · Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework · Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines · Excellent academic writing and communication skills · Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing · Proficient in the use of technological systems · Possess a high level of ethics · Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors #J-18808-Ljbffr

Listing reference: manco_ Listing status: Online Apply by: 31 July 2025 Position summary Job category: Others: Education and Training Location: Durban Contract: Freelance EE position: No Introduction MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following independent contractor vacancies available: Module Guide Moderators (Independent Contractor) POSITIONS AVAILABLE: · Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions) · Assessment in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions) · Contemporary Theories in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions) · Research Methods in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions) CORE PURPOSE: The Module Guide Moderator moderates the content to ensure it is aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria, as well as ensures alignment to the requirements provided by MANCOSA. CORE FUNCTIONS: · To moderate the module guide content to ensure alignment to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System. QUALIFICATION(S): · A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience) EXPERIENCE: · 2-5 years Academic experience · Module Guide Development or Moderation experience RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: · Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework · Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines · Excellent academic writing and communication skills · Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing · Proficient in the use of technological systems · Possess a high level of ethics · Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors #J-18808-Ljbffr