Job Description

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 Human Resources Management

CORE PURPOSE

To provide Academic Leadership, Strategic insights of the sector and overall Programme Quality Management across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND JOB ROLE

• Module Coordinator for area of specialisation (SME)
• To facilitate face-to-face and online lectures
• Develop, review and moderate curriculum and assessments.
• Provide Academic consultation support.
• Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback.
• Undertake programme and module reviews.
• Active involvement in research and publishing
• Supervise postgraduate research.
• Identify students at-risk and execute pastoral care.
• Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Various Academic Committee memberships
• Verification and review of RPL applications
• Verification and review of Credit Accumulation Transfer application

QUALIFICATIONS

• An appropriate doctoral level qualification or specialist Master level qualification in Human Resource Management or related fields including Industrial / Organisational Psychology, Human Resource Development and Labour Relations.
• South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) professional registration (will be advantageous)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 5 years academic experience
• Demonstrate research engagement over last 3 years
• Be familiar with distance and online education
• Be familiar with using learning management systems
• Have a working knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory framework
• Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
• Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
• Must be a collegial team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email)
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

ADVANTAGES

• Specialist in Human Recourse Management

GENERAL

• Maintain professional relationships with students, academics, and support staff.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and contribute towards Mancosa vision and Mission
• Be a creative problem solver and a lifelong learner who is resilient and can adapt to changing circumstances
• Work autonomously under pressure and possibly weekends based on students needs

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