6 Educational Planning jobs in South Africa

Randburg, South Africa | Posted on 05/20/2025

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The Academic Planning and StrategyManager will play a pivotal role in the strategic academic development ofLyceum College. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, andoversight of all academic programme development, including qualifications andshort learning programmes (SLPs). The incumbent will manage the entirelifecycle of academic offerings, ensuring they align with regulatory frameworksand market demands while fostering innovation in teaching, learning, andquality assurance.

PrimaryDuties and Responsibilities

1.Strategic Leadership in Academic Planning and Development

• Assistwith the formulation and execution of academic strategies that supportLyceum College’s mission and vision, ensuring alignment with institutionaland national higher education goals.
  
• Collaboratewith senior management to ensure academic plans meet the evolving needs ofstudents, the labour market, and regulatory bodies such as DHET, CHE, andSAQA.
  
• Contributeto providing strategic direction for the introduction of newqualifications, ensuring innovation and relevance in the curriculum whilemaintaining alignment with institutional objectives.
  

2.Oversight of Curriculum Design, Development, and Enhancement

• Managethe end-to-end process of curriculum design and development for newprogrammes and short learning courses, ensuring adherence to accreditationstandards.
  
• Leadthe continuous review and improvement of existing curricula to ensureacademic offerings are current, forward-thinking, and aligned with bothlocal and international standards in higher education.
  
• Overseethe integration of research and applied learning methodologies into thecurriculum, promoting the practical application of knowledge across allprogrammes.
  

3.Management of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensureall academic programmes are compliant with regulatory frameworks, workingclosely with bodies such as CHE, DHET, and SAQA to maintain fullaccreditation.
  
• Leadand coordinate accreditation processes, including the preparation ofnecessary documentation and evidence to support compliance.
  
• Stayabreast of changes in regulatory standards and ensure that programmes areupdated and aligned with current policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
  

4.Programme Review, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Developand implement a robust framework for the regular evaluation and review ofacademic programmes to ensure continuous improvement in quality,relevance, and compliance.
  
• Usedata analytics to inform decision-making and drive enhancements inprogramme design and delivery, ensuring optimal student outcomes andmarket alignment.
  
• Leadacademic review processes, gathering feedback from external examiners,students, and other stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
  

5.Cross-Functional Collaboration with Academic and Industry Stakeholders

• Collaborateclosely with heads of faculties, academic staff, and institutionaldepartments to ensure cohesive academic planning and execution.
  
• Engagewith external stakeholders, including industry partners, alumni, andprofessional bodies, to ensure academic offerings remain relevant andaligned with market needs.
  
• Act asone of three liaisons between Lyceum College and external regulatorybodies, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements and fosteringpositive relationships.
  

6.Resource Allocation and Optimisation for Programme Delivery

• Planand oversee the allocation of academic resources, including staff,facilities, and materials, to ensure the effective and efficient deliveryof all programmes.
  
• Workclosely with the finance team to develop and manage academic budgets thatsupport programme development, resource optimization, and strategicpriorities.
  
• Monitorresource utilization to ensure that both students and faculty have accessto the tools and support they need to achieve academic success.
  

7.Quality Assurance and Academic Standards Management

• Implementand help oversee quality assurance processes for all academic offerings,ensuring alignment with institutional policies and national highereducation standards.
  
• Collaboratewith the QA Head and other members of the Regulatory Directorate to develop and maintain qualityimprovement plans, tracking their implementation and effectiveness acrossall programmes.
  
• Ensurethat all academic material, including faculty handbooks and fact sheets,adheres to the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
  

8.Driving Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

• Fostera culture of innovation in teaching and learning, promoting the adoptionof new educational technologies and pedagogical methods that enhancestudent engagement and success.
  
• Supportthe development and continuous improvement of assessment strategies,ensuring they are aligned with best practices in higher education.
  
• Leadacademic staff development initiatives, encouraging the use of innovativeinstructional techniques and tools to elevate the learning experience.
  

9.Governance, Risk Management, and Policy Compliance

• Ensureall academic planning activities are compliant with institutionalgovernance structures and risk management protocols, adhering to thehighest standards of academic integrity.
  
• Monitorchanges in higher education legislation, advising senior management onnecessary policy updates and adjustments to maintain compliance.
  
• Leadthe coordination of the Academic Planning Committee, a subcommittee of theTeaching and Learning Committee, ensuring alignment with institutionalgoals and policies.
  

KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs)

ProjectManagement and Delivery of Academic Programmes

• Leadand manage the lifecycle of all programme design and development projects,from initial conception through to accreditation, ensuring timely andquality-driven delivery.
  
• Coordinatethe recruitment and management of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), contentdevelopers, and independent contractors, overseeing their contributions toprogramme development.
  
• Ensurethat all academic material is developed in line with institutionaltemplates, policies, and compliance requirements, promoting high-qualitycontent creation for Lyceum Online.
  

Leadershipin Academic Support and Programme Development

• Provideguidance, mentorship, and leadership to the broader academic team,fostering a collaborative environment where innovation in academicprogramme development thrives.
  
• Supportacademic teams in the continuous development of new and existingprogrammes, ensuring alignment with national and international highereducation best practices.
  

Compliancewith Accreditation and Regulatory Requirements

• Ensurethat all programmes are fully accredited and compliant with CHE, DHET, andSAQA regulations, maintaining a high standard of quality in academicofferings.
  
• Leadthe coordination and preparation of accreditation submissions, ensuringall necessary documentation is comprehensive, accurate, and aligned withregulatory requirements.
  

Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies

MinimumEducational Requirements

• Master’sDegree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Law or a relatedfield.
  

Experienceand Expertise

• Aminimum of 4 years’ experience in higher education, with at least 3 yearsin a leadership or senior management role.
  
• Proventrack record in academic planning, programme development, and qualityassurance in a higher education setting.
  
• Experiencewith South African higher education policies and accreditation processes,particularly with CHE and DHET.
  
• Strongunderstanding of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework andHEMIS reporting systems.
  

Skillsand Knowledge

• Expertisein project management, academic programme design, and curriculumdevelopment.
  
• Advancedreport writing, data analysis, and interpretation skills, with the abilityto use data to drive decision-making.
  
• In-depthknowledge of higher education policies related to teaching, learning, andquality assurance, particularly within private higher educationinstitutions.
  
• Stronginterpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with diverseteams and external stakeholders.
  

BehaviouralAttributes

• Leadership
  

Strong leadership capabilities with theability to guide and inspire teams towards achieving strategic academic goals.

Ability to make well-informed decisionsin a timely manner, even in complex and high-pressure environments.

• Inclusivity
  

Sensitivity to diversity and the abilityto foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment.

Who are we?

SanlamConnect is dedicated to supporting, growing and empowering clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam through intermediaries and directly. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions. ULTIMATELY WE GROW AND PROTECT WEALTH.

This is a specialist role, which is responsible for research, design and development of training content and related workshop material in support of client and/or business requirements and with specific focus on alignment with relevant financial services legislation.

This role is responsible for:

• Providing support to the business by integrating technology into the curriculum and working with the business to successfully implement learning technologies
• Assessing instructional needs within the business and identifying applicable solutions to enhance learning
• Development of instructional content used to support online, blended, and face-to-face learning interventions.
• Assisting with the development of web based and multimedia instructional materials to support learning and development.
• Designing, developing, and delivering professional and technical training for the business on current technologies and new initiatives in the area of instructional technology through web-based tutorials, instructor-led and face-to-face workshops, remote web-conference sessions, and online self-paced training programs.

The role will further support with:

• Scoping and managing research and design projects as and when required
• Designing training workshops in relation to content, structure, and process
• Rolling out of new training including pilots and train-the trainer sessions
• Maintaining, updating, and reviewing of existing training content

• Relevant B Degree
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Instructional Technology / Design Qualification) will be advantageous
• E-Learning / Graphic Design experience is recommended
• CFP qualification will be advantageous
• Assessor / Moderator certification is recommended

• Computers and peripheral devices
• Win and Mobile OS, MS Office, Exchange
• Moodle: LMS
• Video and web conferencing, multimedia, learning management and lecture capture systems; courseware development in HTML, Flash, web authoring, desktop publishing and other applications (Adobe CS, Captivate, Articulate, etc.).
• Articulate, Camtasia, AVS, Raptivity, SnagIt, Flipping Book, SAP, Productivity, Handbrake, Visio Photoshop, Notepad, SPP
• Adult Learning Principles and different learning styles/types
• E-Learning and blended learning development
• Training assessment and evaluation
• Training Needs Analysis processes
• Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)
• Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge
• Full understanding of the different training qualification frameworks
• Sanlam sales and advice processes
• Research methodology
• Project management

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Detailed minded
• Relationship building and networking
• Structured and good planning skills/co-ordination skills
• Innovative and problem solver
• Decision quality
• Technical professional skills
• Presentation skills
• Influencing abilit
• Coaching mindset
• Continuous learning

• The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
• Closing date: 18 July 2025
• The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

Role Type: Contract - Freelancing Hybrid Position (Not full day)

Salary: hourly rate at R240-R260 per hour

Key criteria for consideration:

• Min 2 years’ experience in a LMS Technical Support role involving instructional design using authoring tools such as Articulate 360 and other Storyboarding tools
• Min Tertiary Diploma in Education, L&D, HR, Instructional Design or IT
• Candidates with certification or completed coursework in LMS, instructional design or e-learning will be given preference
• Project Management experience NB! Using Agile methodology
• Understanding of the Learning Process ADDIE Model
• Experience using Adobe tools as well as video editing to design training materials and e-learning content
• Must know e-learning software and content authoring tools

Responsibilities

• Learning Management System (LMS) Technical back-end support to students and faculty.
• Technical and Administration support with migration, roll-out and implementation of new LMS.
• Liaising with LMS vendor (Moodle) on technical issues.
• Administrative support in the transition of content onto the new LMS System
  • Supporting project planning for the transition and update of Academy content across 4 programmes - with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and faculty.

• Engaging with LMS and instructional design vendors on content development and updates.

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Listing reference: manco_000696

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 April 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new programme development, short learning programme development, professional body accreditation and responses to regulatory bodies within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

1. Track documents as per New Programme Development processes
2. Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews as and when required
3. Ensure new programme development is completed as per regulatory and institutional standards
4. Sourcing of programme developers, programme reviewers, and short learning programme developers timeously to ensure deadlines are met
5. Liaise with programme developers regarding revisions and/or amendments to new programme submission documents
6. Submit new programmes as per the stipulated deadline
7. Ensure alignment of new programme development with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
8. Compile and coordinate narratives and supporting evidence for new programme development
9. Coordinate the development of responses to conditions and/or representations (where applicable) when feedback is received from the respective regulator
10. Coordinate the development and review of Short Learning Programmes ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
11. Ensure professional body accreditation, endorsement, MOU, or maintenance is complete as per the guidelines provided
12. Submit professional body applications as per the stipulated deadline
13. Ensure alignment of professional body with the identified existing programme
14. Compile and manage narratives and supporting evidence for professional body applications
15. Participation in regulatory body activities

1. Essential Qualification: Honours
2. Preferred Qualification: Master’s

1. Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance
2. Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

1. Excellent listening, communication, and written skills
2. Strong writing and reporting abilities
3. Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
4. Strong networking and relationship-building skills
5. Adherence to instructions and procedures
6. Deadline-oriented
7. Capable of multitasking
8. Excellent planning, organizational skills, and ability to perform under pressure
9. High level of integrity and honesty
10. Creative and innovative thinker
11. Proficiency in MS Office
12. Solid understanding of the Higher Education landscape
13. Ability to thrive under pressure

Required to work overtime when necessary

Listing reference: manco_000696

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 April 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new programme development, short learning programme development, professional body accreditation and responses to regulatory bodies within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

1. Track documents as per New Programme Development processes
2. Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews as and when required
3. Ensure new programme development is completed as per regulatory and institutional standards
4. Sourcing of programme developers, programme reviewers, and short learning programme developers timeously to ensure deadlines are met
5. Liaise with programme developers regarding revisions and/or amendments to new programme submission documents
6. Submit new programmes as per the stipulated deadline
7. Ensure alignment of new programme development with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
8. Compile and coordinate narratives and supporting evidence for new programme development
9. Coordinate the development of responses to conditions and/or representations (where applicable) when feedback is received from the respective regulator
10. Coordinate the development and review of Short Learning Programmes ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
11. Ensure professional body accreditation, endorsement, MOU, or maintenance is complete as per the guidelines provided
12. Submit professional body applications as per the stipulated deadline
13. Ensure alignment of professional body with the identified existing programme
14. Compile and manage narratives and supporting evidence for professional body applications
15. Participation in regulatory body activities

1. Essential Qualification: Honours
2. Preferred Qualification: Master’s

1. Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance
2. Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

1. Excellent listening, communication, and written skills
2. Strong writing and reporting abilities
3. Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
4. Strong networking and relationship-building skills
5. Adherence to instructions and procedures
6. Deadline-oriented
7. Capable of multitasking
8. Excellent planning, organizational skills, and ability to perform under pressure
9. High level of integrity and honesty
10. Creative and innovative thinker
11. Proficiency in MS Office
12. Solid understanding of the Higher Education landscape
13. Ability to thrive under pressure

Required to work overtime when necessary