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DIRECTOR: ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY PROMOTION 

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning
Job Title
DIRECTOR: ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY PROMOTION
Post Level
Grade 5
Job Type
Support – Univen Funded
Closing Date
25/4/2025
Job Requirements
The University of Venda (Univen) is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive its academic planning and quality assurance agenda. The Director: Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, will play a pivotal role in advancing curriculum transformation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee academic planning in alignment with national and international regulatory bodies (DHET, CHE, SAQA, professional councils).
Advise and support faculties in all aspects of curriculum and programme design and development, including programme and other reviews.
Oversee the Implementation and management QA and quality monitoring projects at institutional level
Develop and implement academic policies to support programme and qualification excellence
Provide expert support to faculties in programme design, review, and quality assurance initiatives
Establish and enhance institutional structures that promote academic excellence.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with higher education associations, professional bodies, and international institutions.
Lead quality reviews and institutional-level QA projects to enhance academic integrity and performance.

Minimum Requirements

PhD in a relevant field.
At least 10 years’ experience in academic planning, policy development, and quality assurance within higher education.
Deep knowledge of higher education regulatory frameworks and international academic trends.
Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior university leadership and external bodies.
A proven research record of relevant publications in the field of Quality Assurance will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

Strategic thinking and ability to work independently under pressure.
The ability to liaise with staff at all levels, and with senior University staff in particular.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Deep understanding of national and international higher education landscapes.
Problem-solving and root-cause identification skills.
The ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with senior staff in the Department of Higher Education and Training, the CHE, SAQA, and at other universities/institutions.

nGAP Lecturer

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning -> School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences -> Computer Science and Information System
Job Title
nGAP Lecturer
Post Level
Lecturer
Job Type
Academic – Donor Funded
Closing Date
2/5/2025
Job Requirements
The nGAP Programme provides a wonderful supporting environment for aspirant academics to complete their studies while developing teaching and learning, research, and innovation as well as community engagement skills.

The following generic criteria are applicable: Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other related field with an average percentage of at least 70.• Interest in becoming an academic • Be 40 years or younger • Evidence of eligibility to undertake postgraduate study at a Doctoral level • Willingness to commit to placement at the University of Venda for the full 6 years of the programme • Commit to registering for doctoral studies within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment and completion of doctoral degree in the relevant field of specialization during the first 3 years of employment as an nGAP Lecturer.

Duties: • Lecture students at undergraduate and postgraduate level • Initiate and be involved in community engagement initiatives • Curriculum and programme development • Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence • Supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake research• Involvement in departmental research and publications• Assist with administrative duties in the department and/or Faculty • Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning• Participation in tutoring and mentoring activities• Participation in all components and activities of the nGAP programme for the duration of the contract•

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