Accreditation and Quality Assurance Manager

Omega HR Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution is seeking an Accreditation and Quality Assurance Manager in Johannesburg. In this leadership role, you will develop and manage academic systems, ensure compliance with regulations, and guide a team to maintain quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has extensive experience in academic administration. Apply now for an opportunity to influence educational quality and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in academic administration, quality assurance, or student records management.
• Deep understanding of higher education frameworks, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage academic systems ensuring compliance with higher education regulations.
• Coordinate across departments and oversee graduations and examinations.
• Support institutional reporting to bodies such as DHET and CHE.

Skills

Strong data management

Policy development

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Education, Administration or a related field

Job description

Are you an organised and quality-driven higher education professional ready to take the lead in academic administration?

We’re partnering with a respected educational institution to find a Accreditation and Quality Assurance Manager— someone who can combine precision, leadership, and process excellence to keep academic operations running smoothly.

What you’ll do :

In this senior role, you’ll be responsible for developing and managing academic systems, ensuring compliance with higher education regulations, and maintaining data accuracy across the student lifecycle. You’ll coordinate across departments, oversee graduations and examinations, and support institutional reporting to bodies such as DHET and CHE.

You’ll also guide a small team, drive process improvements, and play a key role in maintaining quality assurance standards that underpin the institution’s reputation.

What you’ll need :

• A Master’s degree in Education, Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in academic administration, quality assurance, or student records management.
• Deep understanding of higher education frameworks, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong data management, policy development, and project coordination skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

If you’re driven by structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement — and thrive on keeping things organised while supporting big academic goals — this could be your ideal next move.