Academic Delivery Manager

Global Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution is seeking an Academic Delivery Manager in Durban, KZN, to ensure academic excellence and lead key deliverables across programmes. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in academic operations and a passion for quality higher education. Responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of assessments, ensuring compliance with academic standards, and supporting academic staff development. Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic operations and management.
• Strong qualifications related to higher education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely delivery of assessments and lesson plans.
• Ensure academic quality and compliance with standards.
• Manage special academic projects and community engagement initiatives.

Job description

Academic Delivery Manager – Durban, KZN

Our client, a reputable higher education institution , is seeking an experienced Academic Delivery Manager to ensure academic excellence, drive quality at source, and lead key academic deliverables across programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee timely delivery of assessments, lesson plans, and teaching materials
• Ensure academic quality and compliance with NQF levels and discipline standards
• Lead change management initiatives and translate strategic plans into actionable outcomes
• Train, upskill, and support academic staff, including internal and external faculty
• Integrate experiential learning through both physical and digital immersion activities
• Support research outputs and community engagement initiatives
• Manage special academic projects such as orientations, masterclasses, and events
• Contribute to university-status development and institutional audits
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and produce academic narratives / reports
• Apply a proactive, resilient, and highly accountable approach to academic operations

Ideal Candidate

A driven academic professional with relevant qualifications, strong experience in academic operations, and a genuine passion for delivering quality higher education.

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