72 School Business jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: manco_000726

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 18 June 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

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

The purpose of the School Manager role is to offer robust academic leadership to the respective schools, both existing and emerging. The School Manager will contribute to the attainment of MANCOSA’s strategic objectives, namely, academic excellence, student-centric transformation, and sustainability, with the overarching aim of building a resilient and sustainable institution. This role ensures that MANCOSA’s academic initiatives are fit-for-purpose, aligned with industry needs, and responsive to the evolving profile of its student body.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Oversee new programme readiness and semester planning, including content migration, QA, and final approvals.
• Manage the student lifecycle: from recruitment and induction to WIL placement (where applicable).
• Review and sign off on academic and marketing collateral including the website, handbook, and prospectus.
• Ensure effective participation in all academic committee engagements and maintain a robust reporting dashboard.

2. Academic Management

• Lead internal and external academic staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Monitor and enhance the quality of teaching, assessments, and student support systems.
• Ensure systematic school meetings, accurate record-keeping, and academic collaboration.
• Manage and review KPIs for Academic Programme Leaders (APL), Academics and Academic Support Coordinators (ASC) and resolve escalated student queries with professionalism and empathy.
• Oversee the review and implementation of curriculum changes in collaboration with academic directorates.
• Sign off on Programme Information Sheets (PIS), module guides, and participate in PAC and PDDR processes.
• Ensure programme compliance and continuous curriculum improvement.

4. Teaching, Learning, and Community Engagement

• Approve teaching plans and strategies.
• Facilitate module/s, including assessment setting and marking.
• Attend all relevant T&L meetings and trainings.
• Supervise postgraduate research students and contribute to the school’s academic promotion via research outputs, media presence, and community engagement.

· Essential: Doctoral level qualification orMaster’s degree in a relevant discipline; at least 3 years of academic management experience.

· Preferred: Doctoral qualification; 5 years in academic leadership or management roles

o Expertise in curriculum design, academic operations, and quality assurance.

o Strong leadership and project management skills.

o Ability to navigate regulatory compliance and institutional policies.

o Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making abilities.

o Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.

o High ethical standards, strategic thinking, and a passion for student success

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of working with visual and auditory input.

Special Conditions:

• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Listing reference: manco_000674

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Location: South Africa

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

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 COORDINATOR : BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. This position entails a variety of responsibilities geared toward ensuring student success and academic excellence of the program, as well as assisting with broader school initiatives towards the growth of students and the institution. The position requires commitment towards supporting the management of a program, which includes the following facets:

1. Programme Management and Leadership
2. Programme Planning and Administration
3. Programme Admission and Delivery
4. Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition
5. Programme Intelligence
6. Programme Governance
7. Programme Cycle Reviews and Programme Improvement

Programme Management and Leadership:

1. Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of programme teaching and learning and the programme assessment strategy.
2. Assist with measuring graduate attributes through the coordination of engagement between the APL and students across the programme.
3. Assist with research on opportunities to advance the school's programme offering and school strategy.

Programme Planning and Administration:

1. Liaise with academic administrators regarding academic readiness for each semester.
2. Create and monitor academic administrators' progress trackers.
3. Assist the Academic Programme Leader (APL) with the recruitment and appointment of suitable academic deliverables.
4. Facilitate webinars.

Stakeholder Engagement, Development and Recognition:

1. Coordinate appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities.
2. Assist with the planning and coordination of academic events for internal and external academic staff.

Student Engagement and Success:

1. Assist with aligning students with programme-specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.

Programme Intelligence:

1. Engage with relevant stakeholders to request information on student assessment performance.

Programme Governance:

1. Assist the APL with identification and intervention for students at risk.
2. Assist with module content review and update.
3. Coordinate data and reports for internal and external quality assurance efforts.

Essential qualification: Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Management

Preferred qualification: PhD in Educational Leadership and Management

Essential:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in higher education/academic.

Skills:

• Demonstrate high-quality academic knowledge
• Provide guidance in the evolving education spectrum
• Supporting and Co-operating
• Creating and Conceptualising
• Organising and Coordinating
• Adapting and Coping
• Reporting and Analysis
• Digital Literacy

Advantages:

2-3 years relevant Educational Leadership and Management working experience.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Educational Leadership and Management.

Listing reference: manco_000656

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 January 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

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.

CORE FUNCTIONS

MANCOSA is a leading provider of innovative online distance education. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality educational experiences and support to our students across various platforms. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Academic Support Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in managing academic content, providing student support, and ensuring the overall quality of our academic services. The successful candidate will coordinate content management, engage with students, handle administrative tasks, and support institutional activities.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

1. Academic Content Management
   1. Coordinate the creation, maintenance, and quality assurance of academic content.
   2. Ensure all online resources are current and accessible on the Learner Management System (LMS).
   3. Conduct peer-to-peer quality checks, upload academic content and recorded webinars.
   4. Maintain repositories of academic content, track updates and changes, and oversee the quality assurance process.
2. Student Support and Engagement
   1. Provide academic advice and support to students through various channels.
   2. Facilitate student engagement activities, academic support webinars, and coordinate student orientation.
   3. Monitor and report on “At Risk” students, assist with intervention plans, and offer personalized support.
   4. Resolve academic-related queries, handle student consultations, and support Online Summative Assessments (OSA) sessions.
3. Administrative Duties
   1. Manage academic delivery tasks, including coordinating lecture plans and school meetings.
   2. Create and maintain trackers for faculty programmes, modules, and student data.
   3. Handle administrative processes such as credit applications and transfer requests.
   4. Support APLs and APCs in planning and organizing programme-related activities, and monitor “At Risk” modules and programmes.
4. Quality Assurance and Reporting
   1. Conduct quality assurance of recorded webinars and academic content.
   2. Prepare reports and recommendations to enhance academic service delivery.
   3. Monitor and resolve escalated queries efficiently.
5. Institutional Activities
   1. Support students during orientation and other institutional activities.
   2. Organize and conduct live academic support webinars, and collaborate with APLs and APCs.
   3. Coordinate meetings and engagement sessions, and assist in programme review cycles and benchmarking exercises.

Essential Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in Learner Management System administration/coordination and academic administrative background

1. Demonstrate academic acumen and relevant administration functions in the education spectrum.
2. Knowledge of content upload and webinar processes.
3. Strong organizational, planning, and attention to detail skills.
4. Ability to implement processes and procedures for projects.
5. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
7. Strong reporting and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be capable of working with visual and auditory input.

Special Conditions:

1. Willingness to work overtime when required.

Listing reference: manco_000656

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 January 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

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.

CORE FUNCTIONS

MANCOSA is a leading provider of innovative online distance education. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality educational experiences and support to our students across various platforms. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Academic Support Coordinator to join our team. This role is essential in managing academic content, providing student support, and ensuring the overall quality of our academic services. The successful candidate will coordinate content management, engage with students, handle administrative tasks, and support institutional activities.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

1. Academic Content Management
   1. Coordinate the creation, maintenance, and quality assurance of academic content.
   2. Ensure all online resources are current and accessible on the Learner Management System (LMS).
   3. Conduct peer-to-peer quality checks, upload academic content and recorded webinars.
   4. Maintain repositories of academic content, track updates and changes, and oversee the quality assurance process.
2. Student Support and Engagement
   1. Provide academic advice and support to students through various channels.
   2. Facilitate student engagement activities, academic support webinars, and coordinate student orientation.
   3. Monitor and report on “At Risk” students, assist with intervention plans, and offer personalized support.
   4. Resolve academic-related queries, handle student consultations, and support Online Summative Assessments (OSA) sessions.
3. Administrative Duties
   1. Manage academic delivery tasks, including coordinating lecture plans and school meetings.
   2. Create and maintain trackers for faculty programmes, modules, and student data.
   3. Handle administrative processes such as credit applications and transfer requests.
   4. Support APLs and APCs in planning and organizing programme-related activities, and monitor “At Risk” modules and programmes.
4. Quality Assurance and Reporting
   1. Conduct quality assurance of recorded webinars and academic content.
   2. Prepare reports and recommendations to enhance academic service delivery.
   3. Monitor and resolve escalated queries efficiently.
5. Institutional Activities
   1. Support students during orientation and other institutional activities.
   2. Organize and conduct live academic support webinars, and collaborate with APLs and APCs.
   3. Coordinate meetings and engagement sessions, and assist in programme review cycles and benchmarking exercises.

Essential Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in Learner Management System administration/coordination and academic administrative background

1. Demonstrate academic acumen and relevant administration functions in the education spectrum.
2. Knowledge of content upload and webinar processes.
3. Strong organizational, planning, and attention to detail skills.
4. Ability to implement processes and procedures for projects.
5. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
7. Strong reporting and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be capable of working with visual and auditory input.

Special Conditions:

1. Willingness to work overtime when required.