Academic Administration Manager

International Hotel School (Official); Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Durban seeks an experienced Academic Administration Manager to oversee administrative operations of their Distance Learning programmes. The successful candidate will coordinate academic processes, ensure compliance with institutional policies, and provide exceptional support for students and academic teams. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification and at least 5 years of experience in academic administration, including 2 years in management. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to handle confidential information are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an academic administration role, with 2 years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative operations related to Distance Learning programmes.
• Ensure smooth coordination of academic processes and compliance with institutional policies.
• Provide exceptional support for both students and academic teams.

Skills

Advanced level MS Office and Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

Strong team management skills

Experience in navigating student registration systems

Planning and time management skills

Ability to handle confidential academic information responsibly

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Education

Tertiary qualification, Bachelor’s level preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Academic Administration Manager to oversee all administrative operations related to our Distance Learning programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of academic processes, compliance with institutional policies, and exceptional support for both students and academic teams.

This position is based at our Support Office in Umhlanga Rocks, Kwazulu Natal, Durban.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Tertiary qualification, Bachelor’s level preferred. Minimum of 5 years in an academic administration role, with 2 years management experience.

Essential Skills

• Advanced level MS Office and Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Strong team management skills
• Experience in navigating student registration systems.
• Planning and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential academic information responsibly
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines