Administrator: Executive and Media Creator

Rhodes University; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 324,000 - 445,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhodes Business School at Rhodes University invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the role of Administrator: Executive Education and Media Creator. This 5-year contract combines high-level administrative support for executive education programmes with leadership in the design of AI-assisted educational materials.

The successful candidate will manage participant logistics, coordinate faculty, oversee assessment processes, budgets and materials while developing AI-enabled content

Qualifications

• Degree on NQF 7 in Social Sciences or Commerce with 2 years’ experience.
• Administrative experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience, understanding, and skills in AI and AI-assisted design.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for executive education programmes (60%), including participant management, faculty coordination, assessment management, and logistics.
• Lead design and development of AI-assisted educational materials (40%).

Skills

AI and AI-assisted design

Administrative coordination

Client communication

Education

NQF 7 degree (Social Sciences or Commerce)

Job description

Administrator: Executive Education and Media Creator (Grade 09) (5-year contract)

Rhodes Business School

The Rhodes Business Schoolinvites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To provide comprehensive administrative support for executive education programmes (60%)—including participant management, faculty coordination, assessment management, material and logistics support (bookings, budgets, material requirements) and client communication—and to lead the design and development of AI-assisted educational materials (40%) to enhance executive education offerings.

The Requirements

• A relevant tertiary degree on NQF 7 (Social Sciences or Commerce, or a motivated relevance of another degree), with 2 years’ experience
• Suitable administrative experience is required
• Demonstrated experience, understanding, and skills in AI and AI-assisted design

Remuneration per annum (Grade 09):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R324,203

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R445,208

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.