8 Educational Leadership jobs in South Africa

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_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.

Reports to : Education Department

Type : Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dynamic High School Principal to lead our secondary school in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall leadership, academic excellence, staff development, student discipline, and the effective administration of the school. The principal will ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Basic Education and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and high-performing school culture.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the school in line with national and provincial educational goals.
• Lead the development and implementation of the school improvement plan (SIP).
• Promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Academic Oversight
• Monitor and improve academic performance across grades 8-12.
• Ensure effective curriculum delivery as per CAPS guidelines.
• Facilitate implementation of enrichment and remedial programmes.
• Staff Management
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Coordinate professional development aligned with current educational trends.
• Promote learner discipline and adherence to the school code of conduct.
• Champion initiatives to enhance learner well-being, inclusion, and safety.
• Support holistic development through extracurricular and leadership programmes.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and resource management
• Ensure financial accountability and prepare budgets in collaboration with the SGB.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with parents, the School Governing Body, community members, and the Department of Education.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to build support and trust.
• Represent the school in professional and community forums.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed or equivalent); a Postgraduate qualification in Education Management is an advantage.
• Valid SACE registration.
• At least 7-10 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Deputy Principal or HOD role.
• 5 years of experience as a Maths educator at high school level.
• High school marking experience is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and problem-solving ability.
• Strong commitment to academic excellence and learner success.
• Ability to manage change, lead innovation, and drive performance.
• Technologically literate and able to implement digital learning strategies.

Job Title: High School Principal

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Reports to: Education Department

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dynamic High School Principal to lead our secondary school in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall leadership, academic excellence, staff development, student discipline, and the effective administration of the school. The principal will ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Basic Education and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and high-performing school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the school in line with national and provincial educational goals.

Lead the development and implementation of the school improvement plan (SIP).

Promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

Academic Oversight

Monitor and improve academic performance across grades 812.

Ensure effective curriculum delivery as per CAPS guidelines.

Facilitate implementation of enrichment and remedial programmes.

Staff Management

Recruit, develop, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.

Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Coordinate professional development aligned with current educational trends.

Learner Development & Discipline

Promote learner discipline and adherence to the school code of conduct.

Champion initiatives to enhance learner well-being, inclusion, and safety.

Support holistic development through extracurricular and leadership programmes.

Administrative & Financial Management

Oversee day-to-day operations and resource management.

Ensure financial accountability and prepare budgets in collaboration with the SGB.

Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with parents, the School Governing Body, community members, and the Department of Education.

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to build support and trust.

Represent the school in professional and community forums.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Education (B.Ed or equivalent); a Postgraduate qualification in Education Management is an advantage.

Valid SACE registration.

At least 710 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Deputy Principal, HOD).

5 years of Maths educator at high school level

High school marking is an advantage

Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Desired Competencies:

Proven leadership and people management skills.

High emotional intelligence and problem-solving ability.

Strong commitment to academic excellence and learner success.

Ability to manage change, lead innovation, and drive performance.

Technologically literate and able to implement digital learning strategies.

• providing strategic leadership and change management for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment to advance teaching and learning in the faculty;
• collaborating with staff in Education Innovation and the designated Faculty to create, implement, monitor, and evaluate curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning platforms, systems, and policies for the University as they affect hybrid teaching and learning, particularly in contact environments;
• engaging directly and building relationships with Faculties, Departments, Teaching and Learning Committees, and individual academics;
• providing initial and continuing professional development for curriculum development, teaching, and assessment, as well as tutoring;
• conducting research as an individual, in a community of practice, or in collaboration with academics to stay abreast of trends in all aspects of academic development, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in these fields through the scholarship of teaching and learning; and
• Providing support to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences by promoting a culture of continuous change, improvement, and innovation.
  
  

• Relevant Masters’ degree
• Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with a Postgraduate Diploma or an equivalent in Higher Education Studies or Academic Development
  
  

• At least 5 years’ experience in higher education, including teaching and/or academic development roles, with demonstrated impact on curriculum or teaching practices
• Expertise in blended and online learning and experience in working with a Learning Management System
• Experience in using the affordances of technology to promote teaching and learning
• Proven experience in the development and application of innovative teaching and learning strategies
• Experience in Institutional initiatives for the academic development of students and lecturers.
• Knowledge of the higher education policy framework related to teaching, learning and student success.
• Experience of working with teaching, learning or student success projects at a university level.
  
  

• Language proficiency, relationship building, and negotiation skills;
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating training opportunities and rendering support to academic staff;
• Expertise in identifying, analysing, planning, and supporting lecturers with regard to possibilities of flexible learning environments;
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and future scenarios for higher education with consideration given to important innovations, including the potential of technology changes for teaching, learning, and assessment; curriculum transformation and renewal,
• Knowledge of relevant higher education policy framework as it relates to teaching, learning, assessment, and student success.
  
  

• Doctoral degree in the relevant areas;
• Project Management skills, qualifications, or experience;
• Experience of working in academic staff development capacity in the Economic and Management Sciences or any related discipline;
• Expertise in providing support to academics with regard to curriculum design and development, and/or teaching excellence and student success
• Participation in professional bodies, conferences, or national forums that promote academic development or improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience or evidence of contributing to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through individual or collaborative research that informs teaching practices and supports evidence-based innovation.
  
  

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
  
  

• To lead as a member of the management team of the School;
• Co-ordination of the academic and timetabling programmes;
• To conduct parent interviews and respond to parental needs;
• To implement and maintain the Code of Conduct;
• Events co-ordination and management;
• Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising management;
• Student discipline;
• To develop Student Leadership
• Co-ordinate outreach programmes;
• Financial management and control;
• Driving and managing innovation, research, development and implementation of initiatives;
• Provide academic leadership and guidance;
• Project management.
  
  

• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Ability to motivate and deal empathetically at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• Must be a team player;
• SACE Registration.
  
  

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or 4-year post-matric Teaching Qualification.
  
  

• Minimum 5 years Teaching and Management experience in the same or similar type of position in a similar environment