Programme Co-ordinator

ADvTECH; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution is seeking passionate professionals to join their team in East London. The role involves teaching and engaging students, coordinating programs, and leveraging academic management skills. Candidates should hold an honours degree in Commerce, have lecturing experience, and possess knowledge of the South African education framework. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives within a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation.
• 1 to 3 years lecturing experience.
• Solid understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach allocated modules and engage students for assessments.
• Track and support at-risk students.
• Coordinate program and curriculum reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Ability to provide student support services

Time management

Communication

Digital academic platforms knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Honours degree in the Commerce field

Educational qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDip)

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

To teach/lecture allocated modules. To engage and prepare students for assessments by tracking module pacers, identifying and supporting at‑risk students, managing general student administrative support, and developing assessments by engaging with the Central Academic Team. Assisting the Programme Coordinator in tracking and analysing academic results to evaluate the performance of the module and to identify "at risk modules".

Key Performance Area

Academic Support

• Academic Development and Performance Monitoring

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Direct academic student engagement
• Continuous student support and development
• Teaching and learning in and out of the classroom
• Contributes to programme improvements (content and assessments)

Programme Coordination

• Accountable for coordination of students on-boarding
• Coordination of a programme and curriculum review
• Participate in material and assessment development
• Coordination of students’ admissions into programmes
• Coordination of student consultations
• Programme ownership and responsibility

Academic Management and Leadership

• Campus academic performance
• On boarding of all academic and student support staff
• Academic and student support integration
• Campus Timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus

Management of Resources

• Responsible for recruitment and management of Full Time Lecturers and Independent Contractors

Minimum Requirements

• Honours degree in the Commerce field
• An educational qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDip) will be an added advantage.
• 1 to 3 years of industry-specific experience in area of specialisation
• 1 to 3 years lecturing experience.
• Solid understanding of the South African Further Education and Higher Education environment and regulatory framework

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalised academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

We are an equal opportunities employer; however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.