HRM Academic Programme Lead

MANCOSA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCOSA in Durban is seeking an Academic Programme Leader for the School of Human Resource Management to provide direction for a designated academic programme. The role includes leadership of programme planning, delivery and governance to ensure academic excellence and student success.

The successful candidate will oversee admissions and delivery cycles, coordinate staff development, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with institutional quality standards.

Qualifications

• Masters degree specialising in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in higher education or academic management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage academic programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight for an academic programme.
• Lead programme planning, administration and governance.
• Monitor student achievement, throughput and retention.
• Engage stakeholders and support staff development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory quality standards.
• Coordinate programme reviews and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Academic knowledge

Leading and decision-making

Conflict resolution

Analysing and interpreting

Creating and conceptualising

Organising and executing

Adapting and coping

Digital literacy

Education

Masters degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

MANCOSA in Durban is seeking an Academic Programme Leader for the School of Human Resource Management to provide direction for a designated academic programme. The role includes leadership of programme planning, delivery and governance to ensure academic excellence and student success.

The successful candidate will oversee admissions and delivery cycles, coordinate staff development, and drive continuous improvement in alignment with institutional quality standards.