Head Of School

Tailormade Solution; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A Private Higher Education Institution in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a visionary Head of School / Academic Director. The successful candidate will provide strategic academic leadership, drive accreditation and compliance, oversee curriculum innovation, and manage a high-performance academic team. With over 10 years of experience in education leadership and a strong understanding of digital learning, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education at the institution. A collaborative, innovative environment awaits.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape academic strategy

Collaborative and innovative environment

Qualifications

• Over 10 years' experience in secondary or higher education leadership.
• Proven success in academic management, accreditation, staff development, and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of digital learning, hybrid learning models, and LMS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and academic direction across all programmes.
• Lead CHE, HEQC, DHET and SAQA accreditation and compliance processes.
• Oversee curriculum design, academic quality systems, and programme innovation.
• Drive student success through retention, throughput, and graduate outcome initiatives.
• Manage and develop academic staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Support institutional growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Build strong partnerships with industry, regulators, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Accreditation processes

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Digital learning

Education

MBA (preferred)

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Advert : Head of School / Academic Director

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of School / Academic Director to lead strategic academic operations, drive institutional growth, and ensure excellence in teaching and learning within our Private Higher Education Institution.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned education leader with a strong track record in accreditation, curriculum development, governance, and quality assurance, supported by extensive experience in higher education management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and academic direction across all programmes.
• Lead CHE, HEQC, DHET and SAQA accreditation and compliance processes.
• Oversee curriculum design, academic quality systems, and programme innovation.
• Drive student success through retention, throughput, and graduate outcome initiatives.
• Manage and develop academic staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Support institutional growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Build strong partnerships with industry, regulators, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• MBA (preferred) plus a Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Over 10 years' experience in secondary or higher education leadership.
• Proven success in academic management, accreditation, staff development, and quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of digital learning, hybrid learning models, and LMS technologies.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape and lead academic strategy at an expanding institution.

Collaborative, innovative environment committed to excellence and transformation.

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