Job Description

At NGI our success is directly linked, amongst other things, to the strength of our senior management teams at both a national and campus level.


A Vice Principal Academic Operations is a very important member of our Campus Senior Management Team (SMT).


An ideal candidate will be a leader with managerial experience. You will need to have experience overseeing people, academic operations, teaching and learning and student support. Previous campus, student and academic management experience will be a great additional advantage.


You should be a good communicator with a strong ability to manage and collaborate across a range of functional areas.


You should be driven to manage and lead a team toward productivity, efficiency, and success.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Manage and implement national policies, processes, plans, budgets, and targets developed by the campus management team Measure, report on and maintain the policies, processes, plans, budgets, and targets set by the campus management team for your campus. Mange all aspects of campus academic operations across functional areas including Teaching and Learning Team Management, Academic Delivery, Teaching and Learning implementation and Student Support Review and improve effectiveness of campus academic operations by managing policies and processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivated work environment, optimal student support and teaching and learning Manage resource centre and library in line with requirements set by national academic structure Managing all teaching and learning activities on campus including lecturer and student timetabling and allocation, attendance, and administration Managing all student retention and success activities on campus Administration including student files, communication platforms and timetabling Teaching on NQF level 5-6 (different modules) Graduation

Skills and Qualifications

Proven experience in a managerial role Strong management skills across functional areas and operational procedures Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to motivate and lead people, and hold employees accountable Strong digital and computer skills Good at crisis management and strategic planning Strong administrative skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will further that goal.