Head Of Digital Enablement

SimLanga Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health benefits

Job summary

SimLanga Services is seeking a Digital Enablement & Business Technology Manager based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role is vital in aligning business strategy with technology execution, ensuring measurable institutional value.

The ideal candidate will lead the creation of a digital roadmap focused on student success and operational efficiency, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates with a degree in Business Technology or IT and relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and data analytics are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in aligning digital strategies with institutional goals.
• Strong background in managing technology investments.
• Proven ability to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Translate college strategy into a Digital Enablement Roadmap.
• Lead automation and workflow optimisation initiatives.
• Drive user adoption and capability building across the college.

Skills

Digital strategy alignment

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Process optimization

Education

Relevant degree in Business Technology or IT

Tools

Student Information System (SIMS)

Reporting tools

Teaching and Learning Platforms

Job description

The Digital Enablement & Business Technology Manager is responsible for aligning business strategy and technology execution across Rosebank College.

This role leads the translation of academic, operational and student experience priorities into a practical digital roadmap that enhances student success, improves operational efficiency, strengthens compliance, and enables data-driven decision-making across campuses and central support functions.

The role acts as the strategic interface between Business and IT, ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable institutional value.

Key Accountabilities / Position Description

Digital Strategy & Institutional Alignment

• Translate Rosebank College and ADvTECH Higher Education strategy into a prioritised Digital Enablement Roadmap.
• Align digital initiatives to institutional priorities, including:
  • Student recruitment, retention and throughput
  • Academic delivery and blended learning enablement
  • Student support services
  • Regulatory and accreditation compliance
  • Operational efficiency and cost optimisation
• Ensure technology initiatives are value-driven, outcome-based and aligned to institutional strategy.
• Establish clear value metrics for digital investments (e.g. retention uplift, process cycle reduction, cost-to-serve, improved student satisfaction).

Student & Academic Digital Enablement

• In conjunction with the Brand General Managers and AIT, ensure the effective use of the Student Information System (SIMS), Teaching and Learning Platforms (ARC, etc) and related platforms.
• Work with the respective managers / Capability Heads to improve digital integration across the student lifecycle:
  • Lead, Application and Enrolment
  • Academic progression and throughput
  • Assessments and results
  • Graduation and alumni
• Support blended and online learning in partnership with the Academic Head.
• Enhance digital tools that support student engagement, early warning systems and academic performance analytics.

Business Process Optimisation & Automation

• In conjunction with the Rosebank College capability heads, identify process inefficiencies across campuses and support functions.
• In conjunction with AIT, lead automation and workflow optimisation initiatives in areas such as:
  • SIMS
  • Finance
  • HR and Payroll
  • Customer Services
• In conjunction with AIT, implement reporting automation and dashboarding for leadership decision-making.
• Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Rosebank College and AIT capabilities heads.

Data, Analytics & Decision Support

• In conjunction with the Rosebank College and AIT capability heads, strengthen data quality, governance and reporting capabilities.
• Align with AIT and the Academic Head to establish reliable management dashboards across:
  • Student retention
  • Academic performance & throughput
  • Operational efficiency
  • Financial performance
• Align with the AQMS ACE Capability to promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making.
• Partner with the AIT Capabilities team to improve integration, data pipelines and system interoperability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership

• Serve as the primary business-facing technology lead for campuses and align with the AIT central function.
• Facilitate structured engagement with AIT, Academic Head, Student Services, Finance, HR and Marketing.
• Lead change management for digital adoption and process transformation.
• Drive user adoption, training and capability building across Rosebank College capabilities.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all digital initiatives align with:
  • DHET and CHE regulatory requirements
  • POPIA and data privacy standards
  • ADvTECH IT governance and cybersecurity policies
  • ADvTECH Group
• Support audit readiness through improved system controls and documentation.
• Ensure responsible use of AI and emerging technologies in academic and administrative contexts

Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and develop a cross-functional digital enablement capability (Business Analysts, Process Analysts, Reporting Specialists).
• Promote digital skills development across Rosebank College Capabilities.
• Embed project delivery practices where appropriate.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.