Academic Administration Manager: Distance

Invictus Education Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Umhlanga Rocks seeks an experienced Academic Administration Manager. This role involves overseeing administrative operations for Distance Learning programmes, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing support to students and teams. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification and at least five years of experience in academic administration, including two years in management. Strong skills in MS Office, team management, and confidentiality 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 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

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