Accreditation and QA Specialist

NGI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa seeks an Accreditation and QA Specialist to oversee qualification development and quality assurance processes. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills, alongside experience in higher education accreditation. Ideal candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification and have a deep understanding of regulatory environments. This is a national position reporting to the Chief Academic Officer.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accreditation processes in higher education.
• Experience in quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment including QAF.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and accreditation of new qualifications.
• Manage internal quality management system and prepare reports.

Skills

Curriculum design

Communication

Writing skills

Project management

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification (preferably at Masters level)

Job description

ROLE PROFILE

Role Title: Accreditation and QA Specialist

Job Family: Academic Management

National or Site: National

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Overview

This position has two key focus areas:

1. Oversight of the development and accreditation of new qualifications.
2. Quality assurance and quality assurance reporting

Key Responsibilities

1. Qualification Development

Development of qualifications. Preparation of accreditation applications. Establishment, development and support of team members responsible for curriculum development for accreditation applications. Management of accreditation applications and associated conditions.

1. Internal Quality Management System

Build institutional awareness and engagement with policies and procedures and models associated with the IQMS. Gather data and prepare reports and action plans. Ensure IQMS aligns with requirements of QAF.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, assessment practices and higher education accreditation processes and structured.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior writing skills.
• Training and project management.
• High levels of computer literacy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and quality assurance in higher education.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (preferably at Masters level)
• Experience in executing accreditation processes and quality assurance in higher education.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment including QAF