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Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures

Job Purpose:

To teach/lecture allocated modules. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify "at risk modules".

Key Performance Area:

Academic Support

• Academic Development and Performance Monitoring

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Direct academic student engagement
• Continuous student support and development
• Teaching and learning in and out of the classroom
• Contributes to programme improvements (content and assessments)

Programme Coordination

• Accountable for coordination of students on-boarding
• Coordination of a programme and curriculum review
• Participate in material and assessment development
• Coordination of students' admissions into programmes
• Coordination of student consultations
• Programme ownership and responsibility

Academic Management and Leadership

• Campus academic performance
• On boarding of all academic and student support staff
• Academic and student support integration
• Campus Timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus

Management of resources

• Responsible for recruitment and management of

• Full Time Lecturers

• Independent Contractors

Education

• Bachelor Honours in Sociology, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Political Science, or related disciplines.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.
• Master's degree would be an add advantage

Minimum requirements:

• 3-5 years' Experience in the teaching and learning field, specifically lecturing and student support in the tertiary environment.
• 5yrs Industry Experience
• 3 - 5 Coordination of teaching and learning activities
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges

Key competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours:

Classes are scheduled between 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates .

Listing reference: manco_

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_

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.

As an established private distance learning college, Waterfall School of Business gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of courses from home, whether you are living in South Africa, or abroad. Our distance learning model makes it possible for you to gain job-relevant skills by studying your course on a part-time basis from home.

As Waterfall School of Business takes bold steps to expand its range of courses, we are actively working towards accreditation as a premier education and training provider for an array of exciting new courses. Central to this endeavour is the commitment to maintaining a team of exceptionally qualified staff. If you are driven by a passion for education and envision yourself contributing to our institution's growth, we invite you to be part of our journey. While we gear up for these forthcoming opportunities, we're eager to connect with individuals who share our dedication to excellence. Waterfall School of Business will be offering various higher certificates at NQF level 5, aligned to the Council for Higher Education. To express your interest and be considered for possible future positions, we kindly request that you submit your CV via the following link. This will ensure that your profile becomes part of our talent pool for the upcoming expansion.

Job Purpose:

To teach / lecture an agreed number of hours based on module specialisation requirements. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing of academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify "at risk modules."

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures and engage students based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers.
• Manage resources including academic materials and consulting with the Information Centre.
• Update learning management system and provide feedback to students.
• Engage and prepare students for assessments, identify at risk students, and develop assessments in accordance with Central Academic Team briefings.
• Monitor student engagement as well as assessment submission with relevant escalation.
• Attend and participate in academic meetings across all faculties.
• Reflect on, review, and analyse student module result.
• Support the monitoring of at-risk student in modules assigned to lecture.
• Academic Professional Development: complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand's Teaching-Learning practice and personal professional academic status.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and Management.
• 2 to 3 years Lecturing or Formal Tutoring.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation will be advantageous.
• One NQF level higher than the qualification being taught.
• Copy of academic transcript.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours:

Distance learning allows for flexible working hours and pre-recorded classes as well as online student interaction.

Salary:

Market related.

We are an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates .

We are looking to fill a position for a General Manager: Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management. Who will manage the compilation of the annual capital budgets and longer term capital plans for the company as well as all planning related to the water and sanitation infrastructure including reticulation, reservoirs, pump stations and wastewater treatment works. Candidates should possess extensive experience in Infrastructure Planning.

• Prepare the departmental contributions to the company 3-year Strategic Plan and the Annual Business Plans regarding capital and 3-year medium plan.
• Evaluate and prioritise risks and assess the options for accommodating the risks.
• Develop departmental management plans and authorise implementation of the plans.
• Oversee the capital budget planning, initiation of projects and keeping pace with the requirements of other sections of the company and relevant external bodies.
• Develop, review, manage and report on infrastructure Asset Management in alignment with asset management Policy and procedural guidelines.
• Monitor, review and approval of development applications within the City of Johannesburg.
• Monitor, and manage conceptual scoping assignments.
• Review the departmental organisation structure and make recommendation for possible improvements.
• Develop systems and procedures for the management and control of the departmental performance and deliverables.
• Control departmental expenditure by ensuring spending is appropriate and necessary for achievement of objectives.
• Develop and implement compliance management systems. Participate in Committee’s to facilitate the review and implementation of long-term projects.
• Establish a culture of excellence through performing and discussing the performance appraisal of department’s head and providing opportunities for departmental staff members to develop their competencies.
• Approve the training needs of the department after the performance appraisal.
• Manage the monitoring, forecasting, demand for water, generation and treatment of wastewater.
• Ensure that adequate monitoring, forecasting and demand management investigations are carried out on an ongoing basis to allow for timeous augmentation of the water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Manage infrastructure planning to ensure compliance with the City’s development plans.
• Manage investigations into adequacy of capacity and condition of existing water and sanitation infrastructure as well as requirements for future developments.
• Manage the preparation of the annual capital budget and longer-term financial plans for the company.
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of the Water Services Development Plan.
• Manage resources to ensure effective and efficient strategic planning. Set and report on performance monitoring indicators on a monthly basis.
• Ensure alignment of asset management practices to local government, national treasury and international guidelines and best practice.
• Manage wayleave application and building plan submission and approval.
• Evaluate and approve township development applications.
• Approval of engineering scheme reports and construction drawings.
• Manage the development and access to GIS applications.
• Oversee updating and maintenance of GIS systems and Asset Management systems.

• B Tech/ Bsc Civil Engineering (NQF 7)
• Must be registered for Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech
• Must have 15 years post qualifications experience in Civil Engineering of which 5 years is at a Senior Management Level in the Local Government environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures, strategy development, business planning, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Excellent knowledge of planning environment and development control processes.
• Proven experience in effective people management and leadership.
• Must be analytical and strategic thinker with sound judgement business acumen.
• Service orientated, innovative, assertive and decisive.

• Market Related Salary
• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund

Job Title

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: Department of Public Administration and Management (Job ID: 6231)

Organizational Unit

University of the Free State -> Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences -> Department Public Administration and Management

Contract Type

Permanent

Occupational Level

Junior Management

Location

Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

21/9/2025

Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Teach Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Public Administration modules to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Perform academic administration of undergraduate and postgraduate modules pertaining to learning, teaching, research and assessments.
• Contribute to curriculum development in the department and faculty.
• Provide supervision in postgraduate programmes to Honours, Master's or PhD students.
• Conduct high-quality research, publish in accredited journals, and deliver quality research outputs in line with the faculty's research strategy.
• Provide leadership in pursuit of the department and faculty's strategic plan with regard to research, learning and teaching, engaged scholarship, as well as leadership and administration.
• Participate in additional academic activities including, but not limited to, presentation of research papers at national and/or international conferences as well as involvement in departmental/faculty research projects.
• Serve as a member of various academic and research committees and perform any other tasks allocated by the Dean and Head of the department.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with relevant research, civil society, government, industry, and professional organisations.

Inherent requirements:

Lecturer

• A PhD on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management (for a permanent appointment)

or

• Master's degree on NQF Level 9 in Public Administration and Management (contract appointment: five years during which a PhD on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management MUST be obtained to be converted to a permanent appointment).
• Proven record of teaching Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in the delivery of poster or oral presentations at conferences or equivalent activities.
• Evidence of manuscripts produced that have the potential to be converted or submitted for publication in accredited journals.
• A good academic record (attach a copy).

Senior Lecturer

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national scholarly conferences.
• Proven record of teaching Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research in a specific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating or demonstrated potential for obtaining an NRF rating.
• Proven experience in supervising to completion of honours and master's degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publication/s in peer reviewed national and international accredited scientific journals.
• Proven experience of service as an active member of a national or international scholarly society or committee or agency concerned with research at higher-education levels.

Associate Professor

• PhD on NQF Level 10 in Public Administration and Management.
• Experience as external examiner for postgraduate students.
• Proven record of teaching Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Public Administration related modules at an undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Proven experience in the presentation of research papers at national and international conferences, where there is evidence of peer review of papers.
• Acted as an editorial board member of high-quality national scholarly journals.
• Proven national recognition for specialist expertise and research leadership in a specific scientific area of scholarship.
• An NRF rating of C3 or equivalent status.
• Proven experience in the supervision of graduated master's and doctoral degree students.
• A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
• Served as a member of a national scholarly society OR a national committee or agency concerned with research at higher education levels OR showed evidence of service as an active member of an international equivalent.

Recommendations:

• Proven research record of relevant publications in national accredited journals.
• Member of a or registration at a professional body (applicable to Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor).
• Experience as a departmental leader/ manager in a higher education environment (applicable to Associate Professor).
• Sound knowledge of the South African Public Administration and Management environment.
• Sound knowledge of the South African public sector environment.
• Proven work experience in the South African public sector environment.

Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results Orientated:
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• Strategic Thinking:
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Assumption of duties:

01 January 2026

Closing date:

21 September 2025

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or Additionally, kindly contact / 9813 / 2979 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: UFS EEA13 1 March 2025_28 Feb 2026

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

A client is looking for an aspiring CA who has completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science CTA.

• Preparation and management of accounts
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysis of reports
• Relationship management

If you are on the journey to becoming a CA and have CTA, please apply.

We're looking for a public sector specialist to contribute technical insights and content for a simulated induction programme aimed at SALGA employees. You must understand the structures, processes, and frameworks of local government in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert content and real-world examples for orientation modules

Guide simulation development (e.g., IDP planning, council meetings)

Contribute to scripts, flowcharts, and accuracy reviews

Advise on integration of IGR structures (municipal, provincial, national)

Requirements:

Minimum 8 years working in or consulting to local/provincial government

Familiar with SALGA, MFMA, IDP, and intergovernmental processes

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Experience contributing to training or capacity building preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote