Curriculum Coordinator: New Programme Development

MANCOSA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Part time

Job summary

MANCOSA is seeking a Curriculum Coordinator for New Programme Development in Durban. This fixed-term contract role supports the Curriculum Development and Management Department in developing new programmes, short learning programmes, and responses to regulators.

The role requires coordination of submissions, adherence to deadlines, and collaboration with developers, reviewers, and professional bodies to ensure alignment with institutional objectives.

Qualifications

• Honours degree is essential.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in higher education and regulatory compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Track documents and manage New Programme Development processes.
• Coordinate meetings and interviews for new programme development.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Source programme developers and reviewers to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate revisions to submission documents with developers.
• Submit new programmes by deadlines and align with the institution’s mission.
• Compile narratives and evidence for new programme development.
• Coordinate responses to regulator feedback and maintain accreditation processes.
• Coordinate development of Short Learning Programmes in line with objectives.
• Ensure professional body applications meet deadlines and align with programmes.
• Engage in regulatory body activities.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Written skills

Interpersonal

Planning

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Multitasking

Integrity

Creativity

Regulatory awareness

Higher-Ed knowledge

Education

Honours

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Curriculum Coordinator: New Programme Development

Listing reference: manco_000957

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 November 2026

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Development and Management Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new programme development, short learning programme development, professional body accreditation and responses to regulatory bodies within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Track documents as per New Programme Development processes
• Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews as and when required
• Ensure new programme development is completed as per regulatory and institutional standards
• Sourcing of programme developers, programme reviewers, and short learning programme developers timeously to ensure deadlines are met
• Liaise with programme developers regarding revisions and/or amendments to new programme submission documents
• Submit new programmes as per the stipulated deadline
• Ensure alignment of new programme development with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
• Compile and coordinate narratives and supporting evidence for new programme development
• Coordinate the development of responses to conditions and/or representations (where applicable) when feedback is received from the respective regulator
• Coordinate the development and review of Short Learning Programmes ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
• Ensure professional body accreditation, endorsement, MOU, or maintenance is complete as per the guidelines provided
• Submit professional body applications as per the stipulated deadline
• Ensure alignment of professional body with the identified existing programme
• Compile and manage narratives and supporting evidence for professional body applications
• Participation in regulatory body activities

Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: Honours
• Preferred Qualification: Master’s

EXPERIENCE

• Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance
• Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and Understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Excellent listening, communication, and written skills
• Strong writing and reporting abilities
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills
• Adherence to instructions and procedures
• Deadline‑oriented
• Capable of multitasking
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, and ability to perform under pressure
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Solid understanding of the Higher Education landscape
• Ability to thrive under pressure

General

• Required to work overtime when necessary