Mancosa Vacancies

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

Academic Programme Leader (Bachelor of Science: Information Technology) School of Information and Digital Technology

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available in their School Of Information and Digital Technology: Academic Programme Leader: Bachelor of Science: Information Technology

Job description

To provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme. This position involves a range of duties focused on guaranteeing the programme’s success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the school. Additionally, the role specifically requires leadership of a programme, which will encompass the following aspects: Programme Management and Leadership; Programme Planning and Administration; Programme Admission and Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement, Development and Recognition; Student Engagement Development and Recognition; Programme Intelligence; Programme Governance; Programme Cycle Reviews and Programme Improvement.

• Programme Management and Leadership: Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.
• Programme Planning and Administration: Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus. Prepare and plan for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, if applicable.
• Programme Admissions and Delivery: Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition: Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities.
• Student Engagement and Success: Provide programme-specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.
• Programme Intelligence: Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates.
• Programme Governance: Monitor, evaluate, and manage risks associated with the programme. Participate in all relevant academic and operational committee meetings. Facilitate the compilation of annual programme monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Programme Cyclical Review: Participate in programme curriculum structure review, PIS review, module content review and updates and assessment reviews. Feed programme intelligence in the Programme Quality Monitoring directorate. Manage all internal and external quality assurance efforts. 

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Requirement:

A master’s degree in one of the following areas:

Ø  Computer Science

Ø  Information Technology

Ø  Software Engineering

Ø  Data Science

Ø  Cybersecurity

Ø  Other relevant fields within IT

• Preferred Qualification:

Ø  A Ph.D. in a relevant IT discipline is highly desirable, especially for advanced modules.

Ø  A teaching qualification or certification (e.g., Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCE) is an advantage, especially in higher education.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher Education/Academia.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and cooperation.
• Analytical, conceptual, and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt, cope, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in digital literacy.

GENERAL:

Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Information and Digital Technology. This includes a deep understanding of theories, practices and emerging trends in the field, ensuring they can effectively contribute to the academic and professional development of students.

Debtors Administrator

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Kwazulu Natal

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications: Student Accounts Administrator – Durban

Job description

CORE FUNCTIONS

·      Produce plans to achieve debt collection targets on listed accounts

·      Maintain an efficient consulting and feedback relationship with students regarding queries

·      Escalate 3^rd party queries to relevant departments

·      Update ITC status on default accounts.

·      Be knowledgeable of company policies and procedures and inform students adequately

·      Achieve sufficient “promise to pays” targets are met and ensure consistent feedback for all students who have made PTP’S

·      Constantly promote various payments options to encourage more monthly payments

·      Knowledge and experience in Demand and ITC Listing process

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION(S)

·      Senior certificate – Matric / Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

·      3 years’ experience with collection and ITC experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·      Conflict Management

·      Interpersonal skills

·      Time Management

·      Pastel competency

·      Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate telephone etiquette and overall professionalism

·      Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email)

·      Possess a high level of ethics, confidentiality and integrity

·      Must be a collegial team player

·      Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

·      Be able to work during weekends and/or when required

Risk and Compliance Officer

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Risk and Compliance Officer The core purpose of a Risk and Compliance Officer is to ensure that MANCOSA operates in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices, while also effectively managing and mitigating risks that could impact the organization’s operations, reputation, and financial performance.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

·       Developing a comprehensive risk management plan that outlines strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to the organization. Furthermore, ensuring that the risk management plan is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the organization’s risk profile.

·       Conducting risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks to the organisation and departments.

·       Updating the current risk register that identifies all potential risks to the organisation.

·       Ensuring that the risk register is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the organisation’s risk profile.

·       Developing and implementing mitigation strategies for all identified risks.

·       Communicating risk information to the Risk Management Committee and relevant stakeholders, including senior management, the Board of Directors, and external regulators as required.

·       Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.

·       Designing and delivering training programs to educate employees on compliance and risk management matters.

·       Investigating compliance issues and recommending corrective actions as needed.

·       Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and risk reduction.

·       Keeping up to date with changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards that may impact the organization’s risk and compliance posture.

·       Identifying procedural gaps and risk areas within business processes.

·       Collaborating with operational and academic staff to establish internal mechanisms by which to mitigate risks and develop policies, procedures, standards and systems surrounding the risks.

·       Provide input on the development of the QMS and Risk Management components of QMS Ecosystem are blueprinted, with accompanying matrices and forms.

·       Ensuring that the QMS is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the organization’s risk profile, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

·       Generate departmental reports at specific annual intervals.

·       Organise and conduct meetings and presentations, develop appropriate templates for meeting documents, collate information and generate meeting packs and record minutes of the meetings.

·       Filing of reports with the appropriate annexures.

·       Develop forms and templates for utilisation within the institution.

·       Partaking on special projects and committee work.

When required, contribute to preparations for regulatory procedures including institutional audits, site visits, responding to conditions

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, law, or risk management.
• Having a professional certification in risk management or compliance is advantageous.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years working experience in an internal audit and risk management environment, preferably in the Higher Education sector.

Additional favourable Characteristics/ traits:

• Working knowledge of the King IV Code of Corporate Governance
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies, and ability to interpret and apply them to the institution’s operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks and develop strategies to manage and mitigate them.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences.
• Experience developing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance and risk management programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Special conditions:

• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Institutional Compliance and Accreditation Coordinator

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

The Accreditation and Compliance Co-ordinator is responsible is for co-ordinating, managing and providing support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Department and the institution at all levels to ensure that all internal compliance related to accreditation is aligned to higher education regulatory requirements and any other relevant regulations.

Job description

Core Functions

The successful appointee will be responsible for delivering on important accreditation and quality assurance projects, including but not limited to:

Accreditation & Compliance

• Assume responsibility to co-ordinate all compliance and regulatory tasks
• Facilitate the collating, compiling and submitting the DHET Annual Report in adherence to the guidelines provided by the DHET.
• Ensure that verification of SAQA records and overseeing NLRD uploads to the HEQCIS according to the standardised template issued.
• Reviewing and submitting the HEQC accreditation applications and the SAQA and DHET applications in accordance with the criteria specified by each regulatory body.
• Reviewing and submitting accreditation applications to the relevant professional bodies as determined by the appropriate committees.
• Evaluating and uploading approved HEQC reaccreditation applications for the DHET reregistration cycles and overseeing the process by which the programmes were reviewed.
• Monitoring, evaluating and coordinating the implementation of all regulatory requirements and in doing so conducts an annual internal institutional regulatory compliance review.
• Attending appropriate meetings, conferences or workshops held by regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate the provision of timeous responses and resolutions.
• Coordinate the collating, compiling and submitting institutional accreditation applications for regions.
• Reviewing regional report submissions in accordance with internal and external quality assurance requirements.
• Conducting site visits to facilitate quality improvement and training with the regional staff.
• Liaising with regulatory/accreditation body to establish site visit date and requirements inclusive of accommodation/entertainment for panel.
• Consulting with the appropriate stakeholders to develop detailed project plans related to the site visit, including the collation, review and editing of site visit documentation; logistics planning as well as execution of the site visit itself.
• Managing collection and analysis of information and check that the data fs accurate, and that the requirements of appropriate regulatory body is being met.
• Distilling information from the range of sources into a coherent picture that fits with the strategic plan of the institution.
• Researching information and evidence not currently available within the Institution, to benchmark against competitors.
• Preparing the panel base room with all site visit documents and equipment requirements.

Quality Assurance Management System

• Participate in the implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Ensuring that correct and current accreditation and compliance documents are maintained on the QAMS.

Special Projects

• Coordinate relevant ad hoc projects such as research projects, and quality improvement projects across the institution. 

Minimum requirements

Qualifications

•       Postgraduate qualification

Experience

•       Five years’ experience in Higher Education accreditation and compliance 

Essential Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour

•       Impeccable English verbal and written skills.

•       Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape

•       Project management skills.

•       Presentation skills.

•       Organisational and coordination skills.

•       Data analysis and interpretation skills.

•       Communication skills, both verbal and written.

•       Computer literacy skills.

•       Advanced working knowledge of technology tools such as Excel, Word,

•       PowerPoint and Outlook.

•       Integral knowledge of the higher education framework and relevant legislative requirements both locally and in the regions.

Module Guide Writers (Independent Contractor) – Mathematics Education

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following Independent Contractor vacancies available: Module Guide Writers (Independent Contractor)

Job description

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 

·       Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions)

·       Assessment in Mathematics Education Writer  (Independent Contractor positions)

·       Contemporary Theories in Mathematics Education Writer  (Independent Contractor positions)

·       Research Methods in Mathematics Education Writer (Independent Contractor positions)

CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Writer develops content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

·        To develop the module guide content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION(S):

·        A relevant PHD NQF Level 10 qualification

·        A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience)

 

EXPERIENCE:

2-5 years Academic experience

Module Guide Development or Moderation experience

 

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

·        Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework

·        Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines

·        Excellent academic writing and communication skills

·        Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing

·        Proficient in the use of technological systems

·        Possess a high level of ethics

·        Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors

Module Guide Moderators (Independent Contractor) – Mathematics Education

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following independent contractor vacancies available: Module Guide Moderators (Independent Contractor)

Job description

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 

·        Learning and Teaching in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

·       Assessment in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

·       Contemporary Theories in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

·       Research Methods in Mathematics Education Moderator (Independent Contractor positions)

CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Moderator moderates the content to ensure it is aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria, as well as ensures alignment to the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

·        To moderate the module guide content to ensure alignment to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided using the online Curriculum Development and Management System.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION(S):

·        A relevant PHD NQF Level 10 qualification

·       A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience)

 

EXPERIENCE:

·        2-5 years Academic experience

·        Module Guide Development or Moderation experience

 

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

·        Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework

·        Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines

·        Excellent academic writing and communication skills

·        Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing

·        Proficient in the use of technological systems

·        Possess a high level of ethics

·        Knowledge of Blooms Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors

Monitoring and Evaluation Administrator

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Monitoring and Evaluation Administrator The Monitoring and Evaluation Department is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department Administrator to provide support in various administrative and coordination tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in event coordination, meeting administration, personal assistant duties, procurement, and more.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

·       Prepare and collate reports, presentations, and other documentation for the M&E department.

·       Assist in data reporting, report writing, and narrative development for various projects.

·       Support in developing and maintaining weekly dashboards to track progress and performance.

·       Meeting and Calendar Management- Coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring that all relevant parties are informed and available.

·       Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute them to participants in a timely manner.

·       Manage the M&E department’s calendar, ensuring that events, deadlines, and meetings are accurately recorded and updated.

·       Event and Training Coordination

·       Assist in the planning and execution of events, workshops, and trainings for the M&E department.

·       Manage logistics, including venue selection, transportation, and accommodation arrangements.

·       Track training and development activities and facilitate communication between trainers and participants.

·       Personal Assistant Duties

·       Provide general administrative support to the M&E department, including email management, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.

·       Act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing prompt and professional assistance.

·       Procurement and Inventory Management

·       Oversee procurement processes and maintain inventory records for the M&E department.

·       Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and other external parties to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

·       Innovation Activity Coordination

·       Assist in coordinating and tracking innovation activities within the M&E department.

·       Support the team in identifying and implementing new processes, tools, and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

National diploma/degree NQF level 7

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably within a monitoring and evaluation, project management, or research environment.

Additional favourable Characteristics/ traits

·       Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

·       Familiarity with project management and M&E tools and methodologies is a plus.

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·       Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Business Development Consultant

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Newlands

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education institution, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancies available: Business Development Consultant

Job description

CORE PURPOSE

• The purpose of this position is to engage and develop partnerships with corporates and to promote the business to business product offerings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Achieve revenue targets for new and existing clientele
• Secure opportunities to present the B2B training solutions offering to clients via a meeting, participation in a corporate career day or corporate open days
• Promote and achieve revenue targets for formal learning programmes
• Promote and achieve revenue targets for short learning programmes
• Ability to present training solutions to corporate clientele
• An understanding of the SETA skills matrix and BBBEE scorecard for skills development
• Ability to research the industry and sector training and development trends in order to offer suitable training solutions to the corporate clientele
• An understanding of human resource development
• An understanding of the skills gap analysis, workplace skills plan etc

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATION (S)

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate
• Qualification in Marketing is advantageous
• Relevant sales and marketing programme

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a corporate sales environment
• Minimum 2 years of work experience within sales environment
• An understanding and experience of the business to business market
• Hold the appropriate public speaking and presentation skills
• Administrative skills and report writing

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and sound time management skills
• Well-versed in sales and marketing
• Understanding of the corporate training environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive
• Must be able to multi-task
• Consulting and engaging with appropriate stakeholders
• Statistical efficiency
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Planning, organising and negotiating skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Detail oriented
• Creative and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Responsible
• Confident
• Assertive

Additional Requirements:

• Will be required to work overtime
• Will be required to Travel
• Will be required to work weekends
• Will be required to have a valid drivers license

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications