Graduation and Certification Administrator - Durban

Mancosa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance provider, invites applications for the Graduation and Certification Administrator – Durban. Based in Durban, the role supports the Graduation and Certification Department with administrative duties and logistical planning for ceremonies, including coordinating suppliers and responding to student queries.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year in administration and events coordination, strong English writing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in administration and events coordination.
• Strong English writing and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating graduation events.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (SAQA, DHET, CHE) in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and take minutes.
• Administer department operations and records.
• Respond to student queries.
• Coordinate graduation processes and ceremonies logistics.
• Engage with external suppliers and stakeholders.
• Maintain records and filing systems.
• Research trends and competitor analysis.
• Ensure English language proficiency in communications.

Skills

Events coordination

Excellent writing

MS Office

English proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Graduation and Certification Administrator - Durban

Listing reference: manco_000964

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 November 2026

Position summary

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Graduation and Certification Administrator – Durban

CORE PURPOSE

To provide support and assistance to the Graduation and Certification Department by assisting with the various processes and administration within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals. This position entails the administration of the logistical arrangements for the graduation ceremonies and day to day operations in the department.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE MANAGING THE FOLLOWING

• Schedule meetings and minute taking
• Perform the administration of the department
• Respond to student queries
• Assist with all graduation processes
• Assist with the coordination and logistic arrangement of the graduation ceremonies
• Maintain records tracking and filing
• To conduct research on trends and competitor analysis
• Must possess a good command of English
• Engagement with external suppliers and stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year experience in administration and events coordination and planning

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience with events coordination
• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE)
• Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape
• Proficient in MS Office