Chief Education Practicum & Learning Officer

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University is seeking a Chief Departmental Officer (Post Level 9) at the Stellenbosch Campus to coordinate the administrative, logistical and operational aspects of the PGCE programme’s practical and work-integrated learning components.

The role involves supporting microteaching, school-based practicum, and related activities, while maintaining records, coordinating with external partners, and ensuring policy compliance and effective communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Honour's degree in education, higher education, educational management, social sciences, administration, management, or a related field.
• At least three years' relevant professional experience.
• Experience coordinating practical learning and work-integrated learning.
• Experience with external organisations or educational partners.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to manage, analyse and report data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-oriented professional.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration and logistics of the practical and work-integrated learning components such as microteaching and school-based practicum.
• Maintain accurate records of student placements, attendance and documentation.
• Support academic staff with implementation of practical learning activities.
• Coordinate communication with external partners including schools and education departments.
• Develop administrative systems, schedules and tracking mechanisms for practical learning.
• Monitor and evaluate program delivery, and assist with impact measurement.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Organised and proactive

Stakeholder management

Education

Honour's degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stellenbosch University is seeking a Chief Departmental Officer (Post Level 9) at the Stellenbosch Campus to coordinate the administrative, logistical and operational aspects of the PGCE programme’s practical and work-integrated learning components.

The role involves supporting microteaching, school-based practicum, and related activities, while maintaining records, coordinating with external partners, and ensuring policy compliance and effective communication across stakeholders.