Academic Delivery Manager

Global Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution in Durban is seeking an experienced Academic Delivery Manager to oversee the timely delivery of assessments and ensure academic quality. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in academic operations and a passion for quality higher education. This role involves leading change initiatives, training academic staff, and supporting research and community projects. Competitive compensation will be offered along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic operations and delivery.
• Strong understanding of NQF levels and discipline standards.
• Ability to engage with diverse academic staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of assessments and lesson plans.
• Ensure academic quality and compliance.
• Lead change management initiatives.
• Train and support academic staff.
• Support research and community engagement.

Skills

Proactive approach

Strong leadership

Change management

Quality assurance

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Job description

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.