Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College  

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide. 

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.   

Join us on our journey of shaping futures! 

 

Job Purpose:

Direct management of academic delivery and overseeing the management of academic programmes under the supervision of the principal. The mandate includes managing the operational efficiency of the academic team and overseeing the student support function.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

Creates and manages the implementation of the campus academic delivery plan with Programme Managers, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Educational Technologist, Lecturers, Junior Lecturers, Information Specialist and Assistant Information Specialist. 

 Quality Assurance  

Implementation of academic policies  Approval of students’ academic requests (exception apps)Controlling assessment procedures e.g., security and invigilators Approval of all lecturers on IIE programmes as per IC appointment process Surveys: Student, Lecturer, TechnologyPeer Review Process: Overview the PM implementation of the peer review schedule on site, as well as monitoring of implementation plans with the PM’s.PM Class visits: Overview the implementation of the class visit process.Graduation: manage the graduation process on campus, including tracking of outstanding documents Student Discipline Management
Oversee the implementation of the student code of conductAddress student disciplinary issues in consultation with the Campus Head or Campus Deputy HeadMonitor compliance to student disciplinary processesFacilitate staff workshops relating student disciplinary proceduresCreate awareness around the safe campus policyStudent Orientation Management
Develop and coordinate the planning and implementation of the student orientation weekManage the development and presentation of orientation materialsDesign relevant support initiatives for new studentsSupport integration of new students to the campus and provide support to international studentsEvaluate, analyse and report on the effective roll-out of orientation and identify gaps

 Programme Management

Scheduling of timetables; recruitment of lecturers; managing assessments - formatives, summative, CASS; Monitoring IC claim process, Management of T&L budget, Management of Library 

 Student & lecturer support & development 

Management of student wellness, Overseeing the management of student bursaries; Lecturer support & development; Student support and development 

 Personnel management: 

Management of appointment of resources; performance management; management of discipline in the workplace 

 Training and Development 

Foster a learning culture within the team. Implement post-training activities. (E.g., role play or on-the-job assessments to encourage employees to implement learnings.) 

 Strategic, Tactical plan and Academic Decision making: 

Devising campus strategic and tactical T&L plans, Sound academic decision making, and promoting right academic and research culture 

 Targets: 

Ensuring targeted pass, throughput, retention, and graduation rates for Qualifications and Programmes are met. 

 Reporting: 

Ensuring department reports are submitted timeously.Assists the Campus Head in compiling the Opscom and MANCO Reports 

 

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Education or relevant is essential.Honours in Education Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent would be ideal.3 years student administration or academic support5 years operational management and academic experience.3 - 5 years of managing in a Tertiary education setting experience.

 

Key Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.Ability to manage time effectively.Problem solvingCustomer service orientated.Ability to effectively cope with change.Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.Be able to work in a team environment. Effective communication skillsDecision makingAccountability

 

Working Hours:  

Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

 

Salary:

Market related.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact the Recruiter on 051 101 0414.

 

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.