Academic Manager (Online) JB507

Ekanekt Recruitment; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An education consultancy is seeking an Academic Manager to oversee academic operations for online courses in Cape Town. The Role includes ensuring high-quality online teaching, supporting student engagement, and leading academic staff. Candidates should have a degree, experience in higher education, and knowledge of instructional design. This competitive position offers a salary that is market related, with a focus on driving innovative online education and transforming student learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree required for the position.
• Proven work experience in higher education teaching is crucial.
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic operations and support.
• Assist with accreditation and quality assurance.
• Manage the delivery of online programs.

Skills

Higher education teaching

Instructional design

Academic management

Quality assurance

Education

Minimum degree

Post grad qualification in education

Master of Education

Job description

Job Description

Academic Manager (Online) JB507

Cape Town

R Market Related

Kontak Recruitment is currently sourcing and recruiting for an Academic Manager vacancy based in Cape Town. The Academic Manager of the online division is responsible for providing and driving innovative and transformative teaching and learning for an online mode of delivery; and academic operations that support an exceptional student learning experience and success. The Academic Manager inspires and assures the academic development of online tutors and facilitators, the achievement of high levels of student engagement and support, and a culture and service devoted to student learning experience, success, and employability. The main purposes of the academic management of online course lecturers and online academic tutors, quality assurance, certification, and general academic functions.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a degree
• Post grad qualification in education an advantage
• Master of Education preferred but not essential
• Proven work experience in higher education teaching and learning
• Passion for developing the mediation and facilitation of learning online
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional and learning design models
• Knowledge of course development and NQF alignment

Duties and Responsibilities of the Academic Manager

• Academic operations
• Academic support
• Assist with accreditation
• Quality assurance
• Managing the delivery of programmes
• All online programmes to be planned and implemented
• Management of academic staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree
• Post grad qualification in education an advantage
• Master of Education preferred but not essential
• Proven work experience in higher education teaching and learning
• Passion for developing the mediation and facilitation of learning online
• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional and learning design models
• Knowledge of course development and NQF alignment