Academic Programme Leader : Master Of Commerce In Project Management

Mancosa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Durban is seeking an Academic Programme Leader for the Master of Commerce in Project Management program. The role involves driving academic excellence, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess an MCom in Project Management and at least 5 years of relevant academic and industry experience. This position is pivotal in shaping quality education and fostering student success in project management disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years' experience in academia and industry.
• Demonstrated research engagement within the last three years.
• Commercial or industrial related experience (minimum 3 years).
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and maintain the integrity of academic offerings.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students.
• Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes.

Skills

5 years' experience in academia and industry

Demonstrate research engagement within the last three years

Commercial or industrial related experience

Innovative thinking towards teaching and learning

Education

MCom in Project Management

Job description

Academic Programme Leader : Master of Commerce in Project Management

Listing reference : manco_

Listing status : Online

Apply by : 22 November

Position summary

Job category

Education and Training

Location

Durban

Contract

Fixed Term Contract

EE position

No

Introduction

The role of the Academic Programme Leader within the School of Project Management is central to ensuring academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable programme growth.

The position provides strategic oversight of programme rollout, curriculum development, and quality assurance, ensuring that all modules, facilitators, and resources meet institutional and regulatory standards.

By leading programme reviews, assessment alignment, and re-accreditation processes, the Academic Programme Leader drives continuous improvement and maintains the integrity of academic offerings.

In addition, the Academic Programme Leader serves as a key liaison between students, the school, and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration, innovation, and academic support structures that enhance the student learning experience.

Through governance, reporting, and active participation in institutional committees, the role safeguards the coherence, relevance, and competitiveness of programmes, thereby contributing to the school's reputation for excellence in project management education.

Programme Management and Leadership

Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA's vision, mission, and strategy)

Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, including link to vision and mission

Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes

Ensure quality assurance processes are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Monitor and report on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout rates

Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students

Collaborate with academic support services to improve student performance

Programme Planning and Academic Administration

Conduct induction of academic staff

Contribute to Programme budget management

Identify and communicate programme value proposition as an integrated effort with marketing and student enrolments

Programme Planning and Administration in collaboration with the Institutional Planning and other relevant Departments

Identification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment activities.

Quality control of programme information available on website and prospectus

Programme Admissions and Delivery

Management of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans

Teaching and Learning and Student Engagement

Assessments – development, moderation and grading

Stakeholder engagement, development and recognition

Student Engagement and Success

Develop and monitor programme teaching and learning strategies

Ensure alignment of teaching and learning activities with programme outcomes.

Promote academic integrity and quality in curriculum delivery.

Programme Intelligence and Governance

Application of programme and institutional SOPs and rules

Programme Intelligence on Gathering longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management

Monitor and address programme conditions and recommendations from the regulatory bodies

Compile and submit timely reports on programme performance, student success rates, and academic operations.

Use data to support continuous improvement initiatives

Programme Enhancement and Quality Assurance

Complete Programme and Module cyclical Reviews

Monitoring, Evaluation and manage risk for the assigned programme / s

Oversee Programme teach-out plans and ensure quality in transitional academic processes.

Support Programme re-alignment efforts in line with institutional strategy

Monitor Work Integrated Learning components (Where applicable)

Promotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activities

Programme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career Centre

Ad Hoc

Participate in institutional academic committees, audits, and events.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by faculty leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

MCom in Project Management (Master of Commerce in Project Management)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

5 years' experience in academia and industry

Demonstrate research engagement within the last three years

Commercial or industrial related experience (minimum 3 year)

Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills

ADVANTAGES

3-5 years relevant academic or academic management experience working

Minimum 2 years' experience in Learner Management System administration / coordination

Higher Education Academic Management background

GENERAL

To demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of, Project Management

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