ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

MANCOSA; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, invites applications for the position of Academic Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Durban. This is a fixed-term contract with market-related remuneration and strong emphasis on student engagement.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership, manage programme lifecycle, oversee admissions and assessments, and strengthen industry links to enhance

Qualifikationen

• A relevant master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Management or a closely related field at NQF Level 9.
• A doctoral degree in a relevant field would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated academic expertise relevant to the BBA curriculum.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in higher education, including undergraduate teaching and academic coordination or programme management.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment design, moderation and academic quality assurance.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide academic leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight for the BBA programme.
• Align programme with the institutional vision and manage lifecycle, teaching and learning strategy, and budget.
• Oversee admissions, webinars, assessment development and marking.
• Engage with industry partners, alumni and external stakeholders.
• Support student engagement, progression and completion.
• Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data.
• Participate in programme cyclical reviews and accreditation processes.

Kenntnisse

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Learning management systems

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Management

Doctoral degree (advantageous)

Jobbeschreibung

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

Listing reference: manco_000969

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 20 November 2026

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

The Academic Programme Leader will provide academic leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight for the Bachelor of Business Administration programme. This three-year undergraduate qualification develops students’ business knowledge, managerial skills and ability to apply management principles across organisational contexts.

The role requires an individual who can maintain academic quality, strengthen industry relevance and support student engagement, progression and completion within a supported distance learning environment.

Programme Management and Leadership : Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.

• Programme Planning and Administration : Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus.
• Programme Admissions and Delivery : Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition : Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities. Strengthen relationships with industry partners, alumni, professional bodies, and external stakeholders. Represent the programme at academic, industry, and public forums to enhance its profile and credibility.
• Student Engagement and Success : Provide programme specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre. Support student success initiatives, including retention, progression, and completion strategies.
• Programme Intelligence : Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates. Use data insights to drive programme innovation and responsiveness.
• Programme Governance : Participate in programme cyclical reviews in Participate in cyclical programme reviews and accreditation processes. Monitor, evaluate, and manage academic risks associated with the programme. Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Management or a closely related field at NQF Level 9.
• A doctoral degree in a relevant field would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated academic expertise relevant to the BBA curriculum, with the ability to coordinate academic contributions across its business and management disciplines.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in higher education, including undergraduate teaching and academic coordination or programme management.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment design, moderation and academic quality assurance.
• Demonstrated expertise in business or management disciplines.
• Proven academic leadership, sound judgement and effective decision-making.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret student performance data and implement appropriate academic interventions.
• Proficiency in learning management systems and digitally enabled teaching and learning.
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to collaborate across academic and administrative teams.

ADVANTAGES

• Experience in leading or contributing to undergraduate business programmes.
• Experience in supported distance or online higher education.
• Relevant industry experience and established professional networks.
• A record of research publications, conference participation or other scholarly contributions.
• Experience in programme reviews and accreditation processes.
• Experience in student success initiatives and curriculum innovation, including the responsible integration of AI, data skills and sustainability.

GENERAL

• We are seeking a candidate who is:
• Academically credible and committed to undergraduate business education.
• Student-centred and responsive to the needs of distance learners.
• Innovative and attentive to developments in business practice and the changing world of work.
• Collaborative and capable of coordinating academics across a multidisciplinary curriculum.
• Committed to academic excellence, ethical practice and continuous improvement.