9 Student Life jobs in South Africa

Direct Reporting Line:
Head: Student Experience

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE's Varsity College, Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a Student Life Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Life

• Contributes to the identification of co-curricular, extracurricular, and meta-curricular campus activities, with final decisions made by the line manager, and takes the lead in planning and executing approved initiatives that support the Institution’s strategic objectives.
• Identifies and selects of student life: social and cultural groups, clubs, associations and affiliation groups and services and applies insights to improve student participation, sustainability and longevity.
• Plans and executes student life: social, cultural groups, clubs, associations, affiliation, and interest groups and services and applies insights to improve student participation, sustainability and longevity.
• In collaboration with the Head: Student Experience, student experience, operations and academic portfolios ensures the campus calendar of events reflects equitable academic and non-academic offerings on the campus calendar.
• Identify and analyze current and potential non-curricular participation initiatives.
• Works with internal academic stakeholders to improve participation opportunities commensurate with faculty goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the Head: Student Experience and academic stakeholders to co-design and deliver inclusive student life initiatives such as clubs, societies, and affiliation groups that support both academic goals and a sense of belonging. These initiatives are guided by participation insights, align with the institutional calendar, and are designed for long-term relevance and impact.
• Evaluates and mitigates health, safety and risk protocols and procedures against campus events, offerings, and programmes.
• Ensures non-curricular offerings uphold the Combined Institution/University commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Support the Manager: Student Life with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects, events and activities.
• Support the Head: Student Experience with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects, events and activities.
• Engage with external stakeholders, networks and partners (both current and potential) in order to enhance opportunities and pathways for engagement of social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations and interest groups.
• Identify, recruit and onboard the campus Student Life Squad to ensure student receive an inclusive and comprehensive student/campus life experience.
• Provides mentorship and leadership opportunities for the campus Student Life Squad such as workshops, developmental training and events.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event planning and execution.

Awareness and Communication

• In collaboration with the line manager, develops, contributes, and implements effective communication strategies to promote campus activities, events, and opportunities, with the aim of maximizing awareness and participation.
  
• Brief campus staff and external services providers on events. This includes but is not limited to photographers, printers, sound technicians, venue providers.
• Utilize omnichannel communication platforms, to promote, maintain and market student life: social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations and interest groups.
• Plan and develop multimedia communication elements for usage on omnichannel communication platforms.
• Support internal roll out of communication and awareness campaigns and elements.
• Liaise with national marketing and communications teams to support brand exposure targets.
• Support and ensure student awareness and communication elements are brand identity aligned.
  

Budget Management

• Analyzing the resources needed to fulfil social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations, and interest group support obligations.
• Monitoring expenditures compared to budgets and taking needed corrective action to assure budgetary integrity

Reporting and Advocacy

• In collaboration with the Head: Student Experience ensures sustainable student representation and governance of student life: social, cultural, clubs, societies and association student leaders on student representative councils.
• Monitor and reporting on student life, social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations, affiliations and interest trends and factors against establish success metrics.

Competencies required:

• ExcellentCommunication skills with the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences.
• Training and Development
  

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in areas such as education, communication
  psychology or business.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years event management, stakeholder management and Project management experience.
• Minimum of 1 year Budget management experience
• Minimum of 1 year risk assessment and management experience.

Ideal Work Experience

• Proven experience in co-curricular programme offerings and student governance
• Occupational Health and Safety experience advantageous.
• Experience in communication elements development and execution

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance :

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA arean Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

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Direct Reporting Line: Head: Student ExperienceVarsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The IIE's Varsity College, Cape Town Campus has a vacancy for a Student Life Coordinator.Duties and Responsibilities: Student Life Contributes to the identification of co-curricular, extracurricular, and meta-curricular campus activities, with final decisions made by the line manager, and takes the lead in planning and executing approved initiatives that support the Institution’s strategic objectives. Identifies and selects of student life: social and cultural groups, clubs, associations and affiliation groups and services and applies insights to improve student participation, sustainability and longevity. Plans and executes student life: social, cultural groups, clubs, associations, affiliation, and interest groups and services and applies insights to improve student participation, sustainability and longevity. In collaboration with the Head: Student Experience, student experience, operations and academic portfolios ensures the campus calendar of events reflects equitable academic and non-academic offerings on the campus calendar. Identify and analyze current and potential non-curricular participation initiatives. Works with internal academic stakeholders to improve participation opportunities commensurate with faculty goals and objectives. Collaborate with the Head: Student Experience and academic stakeholders to co-design and deliver inclusive student life initiatives such as clubs, societies, and affiliation groups that support both academic goals and a sense of belonging. These initiatives are guided by participation insights, align with the institutional calendar, and are designed for long-term relevance and impact. Evaluates and mitigates health, safety and risk protocols and procedures against campus events, offerings, and programmes. Ensures non-curricular offerings uphold the Combined Institution/University commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion. Support the Manager: Student Life with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects, events and activities. Support the Head: Student Experience with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects, events and activities. Engage with external stakeholders, networks and partners (both current and potential) in order to enhance opportunities and pathways for engagement of social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations and interest groups. Identify, recruit and onboard the campus Student Life Squad to ensure student receive an inclusive and comprehensive student/campus life experience. Provides mentorship and leadership opportunities for the campus Student Life Squad such as workshops, developmental training and events. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event planning and execution. Awareness and Communication In collaboration with the line manager, develops, contributes, and implements effective communication strategies to promote campus activities, events, and opportunities, with the aim of maximizing awareness and participation.Brief campus staff and external services providers on events. This includes but is not limited to photographers, printers, sound technicians, venue providers. Utilize omnichannel communication platforms, to promote, maintain and market student life: social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations and interest groups. Plan and develop multimedia communication elements for usage on omnichannel communication platforms. Support internal roll out of communication and awareness campaigns and elements. Liaise with national marketing and communications teams to support brand exposure targets. Support and ensure student awareness and communication elements are brand identity aligned. Budget Management Analyzing the resources needed to fulfil social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations, and interest group support obligations. Monitoring expenditures compared to budgets and taking needed corrective action to assure budgetary integrity Reporting and AdvocacyIn collaboration with the Head: Student Experience ensures sustainable student representation and governance of student life: social, cultural, clubs, societies and association student leaders on student representative councils. Monitor and reporting on student life, social, cultural, clubs, societies, associations, affiliations and interest trends and factors against establish success metrics. Competencies required: Excellent Communication skills with the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences. Training and Development Minimum Qualification Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in areas such as education, communicationpsychology or business. Minimum Work Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years event management, stakeholder management and Project management experience. Minimum of 1 year Budget management experience Minimum of 1 year risk assessment and management experience. Ideal Work Experience Proven experience in co-curricular programme offerings and student governance Occupational Health and Safety experience advantageous. Experience in communication elements development and execution Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits: Lifelong learning opportunities through Linked In Learning subscriptions. Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio. Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals. Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning. Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day. Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation. Application Response: Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews. Technical Support: Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA arean Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Student Support Consultant - Assessments

Listing reference: manco_000750

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 August 2025

Position summary

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

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.Student Support Consultant - AssessmentsCORE PURPOSEThe core purpose of the job is to provide high quality and internationally reputable student service via telephonic, digital or any other means of communication required by the organization. To apply first responder resolution practices and problem solving ability, together with excellent verbal and written communication.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• To provide administrative assistance to students who contact MANCOSA with an assessment-related query telephonically, via a live chat or by sending an email via the ticketing system, so as to provide satisfactory resolution to the student query.
• The Assessments Student Support Consultant must offer guidance to students across a range of assessment related aspects.
• Collaborating with team members and relevant stakeholders to assist students for query resolution.
• Ensure all assessment-related student support needs are met and always in line with the organizational vision, mission and strategy.
• Efficiently handle operations within the call center and administration unit whilst maintaining service levels that are agreed upon and measured against key performance indicators.
• Develop and Improve student satisfaction strategies through efficient use of communication skills, available systems, tools and processes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a customer service related environment
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail on email

ADVANTAGES

• Qualification in Customer Care/Services

GENERAL

• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Special or ad-hoc projects may be allocated as determined by the institutions operational requirements and interdepartmental process integration requirements.

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Student Support Consultant - Assessments Listing reference: manco_000750 Listing status: Online Apply by: 31 August 2025 Position summary Job category: University and Academy Location: Durban Contract: Permanent EE position: Yes 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. Student Support Consultant - Assessments CORE PURPOSEThe core purpose of the job is to provide high quality and internationally reputable student service via telephonic, digital or any other means of communication required by the organization. To apply first responder resolution practices and problem solving ability, together with excellent verbal and written communication. CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: To provide administrative assistance to students who contact MANCOSA with an assessment-related query telephonically, via a live chat or by sending an email via the ticketing system, so as to provide satisfactory resolution to the student query. The Assessments Student Support Consultant must offer guidance to students across a range of assessment related aspects. Collaborating with team members and relevant stakeholders to assist students for query resolution. Ensure all assessment-related student support needs are met and always in line with the organizational vision, mission and strategy. Efficiently handle operations within the call center and administration unit whilst maintaining service levels that are agreed upon and measured against key performance indicators. Develop and Improve student satisfaction strategies through efficient use of communication skills, available systems, tools and processes QUALIFICATIONS Matric EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Minimum 2 years’ experience in a customer service related environment Excellent writing skills and attention to detail on email ADVANTAGES Qualification in Customer Care/Services GENERAL Willingness to work overtime when required. Special or ad-hoc projects may be allocated as determined by the institutions operational requirements and interdepartmental process integration requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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

STUDENT REGISTRATION SUPPORT CONSULTANT - DURBAN CORE PURPOSE

The core purpose of the job is to comply with initiatives relating to the key institutional objectives: growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational and academic excellence. In doing so, the incumbent is responsible for performing a wide range of initiatives related to student retention and customer service.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Receiving and analysing the Assessment, Verification and Certification Committee reports to categorise students according to their registration status.
• Actioning the appropriate follow-up mechanism in accordance with the SOP for each registration category identified.
• Actioning the appropriate follow-up mechanism for Cancellations, Deferrals and Change of Electives (COE) in accordance with the SOP.
• Tracking each registration across registration categories in alignment with the SOPs and communicated targets.
• Reporting daily targets in accordance with key tracking points to the unit line manager and through discussions provide suggestions for the improvement of service and retention initiatives.
• Facilitating the resolution of queries and complaints arising from the Student Registration Support unit as well as conducting follow-ups emanating from the customer satisfaction surveys.
• Investigating and resolving queries and complaints as determined by the Registration Support Manager.
• Contributing to re-engineering business processes and applicable policies, in accordance with regulatory requirements if applicable, with the purpose of enhancing efficiency and quality of activities executed.
• Directing the flow of email/telephone correspondence and greeting walk-in customers in a receptionist role, as determined by operational requirements.
• Administering records within the department including but not limited to reports, templates, forms, minutes, policies, plans, and procedures by way of development, review, and filing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant computer applications certificates and/or call centre system training would be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum two (2) years ’ experience in a customer service-related environment and a minimum of one (1) year in a sales environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess an ability to adopt and solve problems.
• Must be able to make sound judgment under pressure.
• Stress tolerance.
• High energy level.
• Integrity.

ADVANTAGES

• Experience with help desk support would be an added advantage.

GENERAL

Must be able to work weekends and overtime when necessary.

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Job category: Others: Administrative Support and Secretarial

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

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: STUDENT REGISTRATION SUPPORT CONSULTANT - DURBAN.

CORE PURPOSE

The core purpose of the job is to comply with initiatives relating to the key institutional objectives of growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational and academic excellence. The incumbent will perform a wide range of initiatives related to student retention and customer service.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Receiving and analysing the Assessment, Verification and Certification Committee reports to categorise students according to their registration status.
2. Actioning the appropriate follow-up mechanism in accordance with the SOP for each registration category identified.
3. Actioning the appropriate follow-up mechanism for Cancellations, Deferrals, and Change of Electives (COE) in accordance with the SOP.
4. Tracking each registration across registration categories in alignment with the SOPs and communicated targets.
5. Reporting daily targets in accordance with key tracking points to the unit line manager and providing suggestions for the improvement of service and retention initiatives.
6. Facilitating the resolution of queries and complaints arising from the Student Registration Support unit and conducting follow-ups from customer satisfaction surveys.
7. Investigating and resolving queries and complaints as determined by the Student Services Manager.
8. Contributing to re-engineering business processes and applicable policies to enhance efficiency and quality of activities executed.
9. Directing the flow of email/telephone correspondence and greeting walk-in customers in a receptionist role, as determined by operational requirements.
10. Administering records within the department including reports, templates, forms, minutes, policies, plans, and procedures by way of development, review, and filing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant computer applications certificates and/or Call Centre system training would be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Minimum two (2) years experience in a customer service-related environment and a minimum of one (1) year in a sales environment.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email).
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to adopt and solve problems.
6. Must be able to make sound judgement under pressure.
7. Stress tolerance.
8. High energy level.
9. Integrity.

ADVANTAGES

1. Experience with help desk support would be an added advantage.

GENERAL

Must be able to work weekends and overtime when necessary.

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MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. STUDENT REGISTRATION SUPPORT CONSULTANT - DURBAN CORE PURPOSE The core purpose of the job is to comply with initiatives relating to the key institutional objectives: growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational and academic excellence. In doing so, the incumbent is responsible for performing a wide range of initiatives related to student retention and customer service. CORE FUNCTIONS: Receiving and analysing the Assessment, Verification and Certification Committee reports to categorise students according to their registration status. Actioning the appropriate follow-up mechanism in accordance with the SOP for each registration category identified. Actioning the appropriate follow-up mechanism for Cancellations, Deferrals and Change of Electives (COE) in accordance with the SOP. Tracking each registration across registration categories in alignment with the SOPs and communicated targets. Reporting daily targets in accordance with key tracking points to the unit line manager and through discussions provide suggestions for the improvement of service and retention initiatives. Facilitating the resolution of queries and complaints arising from the Student Registration Support unit as well as conducting follow-ups emanating from the customer satisfaction surveys. Investigating and resolving queries and complaints as determined by the Registration Support Manager. Contributing to re-engineering business processes and applicable policies, in accordance with regulatory requirements if applicable, with the purpose of enhancing efficiency and quality of activities executed. Directing the flow of email/telephone correspondence and greeting walk-in customers in a receptionist role, as determined by operational requirements. Administering records within the department including but not limited to reports, templates, forms, minutes, policies, plans, and procedures by way of development, review, and filing. QUALIFICATIONS Relevant computer applications certificates and/or call centre system training would be an advantage. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Minimum two (2) years ’ experience in a customer service-related environment and a minimum of one (1) year in a sales environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet, and Email). Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess an ability to adopt and solve problems. Must be able to make sound judgment under pressure. Stress tolerance. High energy level. Integrity. ADVANTAGES Experience with help desk support would be an added advantage. GENERAL Must be able to work weekends and overtime when necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vice Principal: Teaching, Learning, Community Engagement and Student Support (5 Year – Fixed Term)

• Vice Principal: Teaching, Learning, Community Engagement and Student Support (5 Year – Fixed Term)

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Background to Position

LOCATION: PRETORIA

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is the largest comprehensive open distance e-learning (CODeL) institution in Africa and the longest comprehensive standing dedicated distance education university in the world, nurturing aspirant leaders of tomorrow and motivating a future generation through knowledge development, research, community engagement (engaged scholarship) and innovation.

UNISA offers an unparalleled range of study choices in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and research. As part of Unisa’s commitment to continuous life-long learning, and attention to the constant shifts in industrialization systems and shifts in the knowledge arena, Unisa offers a range of short courses, certificates, diplomas and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Masters and Doctoral degrees. In recognition of its innovations in comprehensive open e-learning and distance education, with equally a strong focus on research and innovation, Unisa is recognized as one of the best universities nationally and globally. Unisa has equally produced some of the leading, if not influential alumni in varied sectors of the economy, including two Presidents of South Africa.

Job Description

About the role:

UNISA is committed to providing the best teaching and learning, research, development, and innovation and engaged scholarship environments for its students. It is equally committed to promoting access and success for its students through vibrant qualification frameworks at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and as such, prioritises academic excellence, research, and social responsiveness through knowledge impact as important imperatives. Key to the advancement of the core academic and university missional mandate is the transformation philosophy underpinned by, inter alia, an emphasis on Africanization, decolonization, decoloniality, and centering endogenous /indigenous knowledge systems, Africa’s knowledge systems, civilizations, philosophies, pedagogies, epistemologies and social justice, whilst also embracing proficiency and deep insight and research of other knowledge systems. This position therefore requires an astute academic and leader who not only possesses vast experience as an academic but also has the gravitas and “hands on” experience as an academic leader with the capacity to inculcate these values in all our academic endeavours, including accelerating the 10 Catalytic Niche Areas.

Creation of knowledge and the formation of undergraduate and post graduate students as critical citizens and contributors in the local and global knowledge arena is also key to the work of this portfolio. This position is responsible for eight (8) colleges, two (2) schools, namely, the Graduate School of Business Leadership and the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs and 26 Regional Centres. The portfolio also oversees the five distinctive areas, which entail, community engagement / engaged scholarship, academic programme approval, accreditation and registration services, tuition support and facilitation of learning, teaching and student support and promoting a culture of lifelong learning. These functions provide Primary Academic Support to the whole institution. Equally, the portfolio is fundamental to providing inputs into Unisa’s overall strategy and a focus on accelerating the shift towards becoming a leading Comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning institution harnessing the full benefits provided by the 4th industrial revolution (4IR). The incumbent of this position must have a clear understanding of 4IR and its implications for teaching and learning and engaged scholarship in the changing higher education and global knowledge landscapes.

It is expected that the incumbent and portfolio will provide strategic direction and managerial leadership aligned to the institutional vision, advice and support pertaining to teaching, learning, community engagement (engaged scholarship) and student learning support. The incumbent must strive to ensure that Unisa becomes a leading CODeL university that develops and provides wide-ranging, flexible and technology enhanced programmes within a strong quality assurance framework for accreditation and related matters in a South African and global context. Taking cognisance of the comprehensive nature of our institution and the changing student profile, the incumbent must develop responsive and student-centered strategies including the development of internship models to produce sought after graduates who have the attributes, discipline, knowledge, and competencies to contribute ethically and creatively to their local, continental and global contexts.

The position is to further ensure a quality undergraduate experience achieved through the strategic alignment and synergies between academic colleges, curriculum development, tuition, the professional development of academic staff, tuition support and student support, and assessment in a technology enhanced CODeL environment.

Inherent Criteria

• A full professor with a minimum of 10 years relevant management experience in Higher Education institutions with at least 5 years at an executive management level.
• NRF-rated or globally acclaimed scholar will be highly recommended.
• Knowledge of local accreditation systems is a minimum requirement and global accreditation systems is recommended.

Knowledge and skills

Distinguished academic with a sound-track record as a researcher and academic leader and expert knowledge of teaching and learning:

• Strategic leadership
• Academic excellence
• Culture / Change management
• Sound knowledge in Universal Design for learning and proven experience in curriculum development and transformation
• Proficient knowledge and insight into challenges facing higher education, specifically with regard to comprehensive open distance and e-learning (CODeL)
• Demonstrable commitment to and record of transformation in the academic environment
• Communication
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Results oriented
• Innovation and creativity
• Rules orientation
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Resilience
• Conflict management
• Corporate governance
• Project management
• Budgeting and Financial Management,
• Performance management
• Politically savvy
• Knowledge of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) laws and other relevant regulations applicable to higher education institutions.

Application Requirement

• A detailed cover letter indicating your suitability for the position.
• Names and contact details for at least 3 referees.
• Certified copies of matric and degree certificates and Identity Document. Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications, where relevant.

The position is open to all including people with disabilities. UNISA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity.

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