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An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and experienced academic leader to take on the role of Head of Computer Science at a respected private higher education institution in Pietermaritzburg.

As part of a nationally recognised educational brand, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the leadership, academic quality, and operational excellence of the School of Computer Science at campus level.

Key Responsibilities: Academic Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for all Computer Science programmes on campus.
• Oversee teaching and learning strategies, academic results analysis, and interventions for at-risk students.
• Manage lecturer performance and development, in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Specialist.
• Support programme development, material creation, and assessments as part of a central academic team.
• Ensure regulatory and institutional academic compliance.

• Collaborate closely with the campus and national academic teams to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement of the Computer Science curriculum.
• Contribute to campus marketing and student recruitment through subject matter expertise.
• Lead the appointment and performance management of academic staff in the School.

• Establish and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders to support student placements, internships, bursaries, and academic relevance.
• Represent the institution on external committees and professional boards.
• Organise and participate in events that foster industry-academic collaboration.

• Lecture up to 100 hours or two modules per semester, including possible Honours supervision.
• Promote research output and scholarly activity within the School and broader academic community.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent (NQF Level 9) in Information Technology or Computer Science .
• Specialisation in Programming is advantageous.

• At least 3–5 years of teaching experience , preferably in a higher education environment.
• Minimum 2 years of academic or team management experience .
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape in South African higher education.

• Proven academic leadership and people management skills.
• Advanced teaching and learning capabilities.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving academic environment.

• Company primary industry: Education Management
• Job functional area: Education

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s School’s Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging and challenging. ADvTECH houses a number of prestigious school brands offering IEB, Cambridge & IB curricula and boasts an online home schooling delivery option as well.

Duties

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfil their academic potential and prepare them for life after graduation. They will need :-

• to deliver future focused education in which students are motivated, inspired and challenged;
• to demonstrate strength of character, integrity and professionalism, at all times
• to develop and maintain constructive and ongoing partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians and members of the community
• to communicate and collaborate with all members of the learning community in a positive, respectful and open-minded way

They will be accountable for the following specific areas of performance :-

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

Qualifications & Experience

• a degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and a police clearance are requirements
• 2-5 years Teaching Experience
• 2-5 years Specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid
• IEB experience is advantageous
• A Lifelong learner who continually undertakes personal inquiry, reflection and action to inform their practice and understanding of teaching & learning and remains abreast of global education trends
• Demonstrated planning and organisation skills with superior detail orientation
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal abilities and professional presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing professional relationships with maturity and high EQ
• Professional time management is a minimum requirement of the role
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to think critically and problem solve appropriately

Please apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

Sunningdale, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

ADvTECH is the leading provider of private education in Africa, passionately committed to enriching people’s lives and futures. The academic strategy of ADvTECH’s Schools Division is to ensure that each student progresses incrementally toward mastery in a learning environment that is flexible, inspiring, engaging, and challenging. ADvTECH offers a range of prestigious school brands with IEB, Cambridge, & IB curricula, along with an online homeschooling option.

Educators in the FET phase will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs in a high school environment that guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, preparing them for life after graduation. They will need to:

• Deliver future-focused education that motivates, inspires, and challenges students;
• Demonstrate strength of character, integrity, and professionalism at all times;
• Develop and maintain constructive partnerships with colleagues, parents, guardians, and community members;
• Communicate and collaborate positively, respectfully, and openly within the learning community.

• Academic Delivery
• Academic Assessment & Reporting
• Student Behaviour Management
• School Brand Ambassadorship
• Administration
• Health & Safety

• A degree (NQF level 7) and PGCE or B. Education (FET) with a specialization in the subjects to be taught
• SACE certification and police clearance are required
• 2-5 years of teaching experience
• 2-5 years of specialist subject teaching
• Computer and digital literacy
• First Aid certification
• IEB experience is advantageous

• A lifelong learner who engages in continuous inquiry, reflection, and action to inform teaching practices, staying updated on global education trends;
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with professional presentation;
• Ability to manage professional relationships maturely with high emotional intelligence;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Job title : Head of Computer Science - Pietermaritzburg

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Deadline : September 22, 2025

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Duties and Responsibilities :

Academic Leadership, Management & Campus Support

• Overall leadership and management of the School on campus.
• Manage the interface with the Head of School.
• Plan resource allocation for the academic operations of all programmes within the School on campus.
• Review academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement appropriate teaching and learning strategies for "At risk" students and "At risk" modules.
• Manage academic counselling and support to students within the school on campus.
• Report on the academic performance of the School on the campus to Head : Academic, Campus Head and Head of School, and other relevant staff.
• Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives within the School on campus.
• Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.
• Support development of academic material and assessments by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).
• Performance management and development of academic staff within the School on campus.
• Manage lecturer development in consultation with the Teaching and Learning specialist.
• Ensure representation of the school on the Programme Co-ordination Committee (PCC).
• Discipline Module Support role.
• Support the Teaching & Learning Specialist in peer review and internal moderation processes.
• Provide specialist support to campus senior management for all programmes within the School.
• Support campus operations team responsible for programmes.
• Lead recruitment, selection, and appointment of the academic team.
• Support campus marketing with programme knowledge.
• Manage the Development Task.
• Oversee plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage school's role in national/campus initiatives like Summer School, Saturday School, Speed Week, RESTART, and others.
• Involvement in academic support and administrative duties during registration periods.
• Supervise students on Honours programmes (if applicable).
• Manage student tracking process.
• Conduct student consultations.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry for student placements, bursaries, and sponsorships.
• Facilitate professional and scholarly activities like conference papers and higher degree studies.
• Organise campus events to promote industry relationships.
• Represent The IIE and The IIE's MSA at professional institutions and committees.

Lecturing

• Lecture up to 100 hours or 2 modules per semester. If involved in research, lecture 1 module per semester.

Research & Scholarship

• Promote a culture of scholarship and contribute to The IIE’s MSA research output targets.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

• Masters or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science (NQF Level 9).
• Specialist in Programming is advantageous.

Minimum Experience Requirements :

• 3-5 years teaching and learning experience.
• At least 2 years management experience.
• Understanding of current regulatory frameworks affecting higher education and private colleges.

Lecturing

• Teach and inspire students in Computer Science and Software Development across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including programming (Java, Python, C#, AI / ML concepts).
• Deliver content in multiple teaching modes and methodologies, including blended learning and constructivism.
• Design and grade assessments, provide constructive feedback, and moderate academic work where necessary.

Lecturer Development and Support

Student Development & Support

Research & Scholarship

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