Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to employ an Academic Programme Manager in the Faculty of Humanities, with a specific focus on Education. This is a permanent employment opportunity, the successful candidate is to be based at any of our 12 campuses nationwide.

Type of role

Permanent

Purpose of the role

To manage the design and delivery of a number of educational qualifications within the Faculty of Humanities across multiple campuses.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Undergraduate qualification in Education (B.Ed) and Masters degree in Education (M.Ed) or Educational Psychology At least five years' post-qualification experience in an academic role At least three years' management experience or proven managerial potential Preferably must have managed academic projects / delivered outputs through a matrix management structure or had exposure to it Experience in development of curriculum, including assessments Preferred subject matter expertise: Education at undergraduate studies and Psychology at any other level of studies.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Operating / financial results

Accountable for the design and the delivery of one or more programmes in the faculty, specifically focused on educational training.

Operational process outputs

Sales enablement - provide product information and training (part of implementation design)

Management

Strategy implementation through operational plans, objectives and schedules Strategy implementation through monitoring, control and corrective action

Reporting

Workflow / alignment / silos - cross boundary alignment Escalations, decisions and problem solving Resourcing and capacity management (people and equipment) Resourcing (annually) for product development Input into operational efficiency - processes & governance / systems / standards / compliance / methodologies

Leadership

Contribute to faculty strategy and direction setting regarding product Assistance with talent acquisition, selection, onboarding and succession Individual performance management Skills levels (training and development) Culture and climate Change capability Input into remuneration Stakeholder engagement and communication Internal and external stakeholder engagement and management / collaboration

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional and technical competencies:

Faculty knowledge Project management skills Knowledge of academic regulatory frameworks Knowledge of academic systems Subject matter expert Knowledge of relevant professional and Statutory bodies (e.g., SACE, HPCSA, DBE, CHE & SAQA)

Behavioural competencies:

Initiative and responsibility People leadership and development Constructive teamwork Relations and Networking Effective communication (verbal and written) Professional and technical expertise Analysis and judgment / problem solving * Systematic approach (planning and organising