Job Description

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Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of an Academic Programme Convener (Faculty of Humanities), to be based at our Eduvos

Bloemfontein

campus, on a permanent basis.

Type of position

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Permanent employment opportunity

The Position

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To manage the day-to-day delivery of lecturing of Humanities qualifications on the Bloemfontein campus.

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Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification

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Relevant Masters degree

Experience

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At least five years' experience as a lecturer in the higher education industry Either demonstrated management potential or two years' experience in educational management and leadership
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Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

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As the Academic Programme Convener, you will be primarily responsible for the following:


Accountability areas - operating / financial results accountable for: Accountable for the operational delivery of lecturing related to Humanities programmes and offerings (lecturer performance) at the allocated campus Accountable for the performance of the community of practice and alignment with development hub Operational process outputs: Qualification related subject matter expertise Lecturing Management: Budgets + Input into academic budget
+ ICA claims processing
Operational planning e.g., programme implementation planning and training (per mode of delivery) incl. sequence, prerequisites, etc. (academic planner) Monitoring, control, corrective action Reporting - regular feedback as per program manager requirements and Head of Programmes Escalations / Decisions / Problem solving - 1st point of contact for student complaints Resourcing and capacity management (people; equipment) Leadership: Talent acquisition, selection and onboarding Individual performance management - role clarity and objectives; reviews; feedback; corrective actions Culture and climate and change
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Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional competencies

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Computer literacy - well developed MS Office skills Working knowledge of learning systems (LMS) Good understanding of qualification frameworks and academic processes and governance structures Good understanding of management principles and remote managerial abilities

Behavioural competencies

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Initiative and responsibility: People leadership and development: Relations and networking Effective communication Professional and technical expertise Self-development Analysis and judgment / problem solving Systematic approach (planning and organising) Execution - attention to detail * Steadiness (emotional tenacity)