Head of QA & Accreditation – Higher Education

Lyceum; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Head of Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership in managing the Quality Assurance framework. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with academic program standards and lead efforts for program accreditation. Candidates should have a Master's degree in quality management or a related field, with 5-8 years of experience in a senior QA role. Competitive remuneration package available, with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in quality management, Higher Education or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in a senior QA role within higher education.
• Strong knowledge of South African higher education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the institution's QA strategy.
• Oversee the preparation of the institution's annual report to DHET.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance for new programs.
• Establish a monitoring system for evaluating academic programs.
• Lead efforts to secure and maintain program accreditation.

Skills

Quality management

Program accreditation

Knowledge of higher education regulations

Education

Master's degree in quality management or related field

PhD preferred

Job description

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Head of Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership in managing the Quality Assurance framework. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with academic program standards and lead efforts for program accreditation. Candidates should have a Master's degree in quality management or a related field, with 5-8 years of experience in a senior QA role. Competitive remuneration package available, with opportunities for career advancement.