Programme Coordinator - Commerce

ADvTECH; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Pretoria is seeking a Programme Academic Lead to facilitate all aspects of the learning process. This role involves the implementation of teaching strategies and academic support for students. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Honors degree and five years of relevant experience in teaching within a tertiary environment. Additional qualifications would be beneficial. Competitive compensation is offered with a focus on academic excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in teaching and learning, specifically in a tertiary environment.
• Understanding of the South African Higher Education regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning and teaching processes within campus structures.
• Implement learning strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Accountable for coordination of student onboarding and programme reviews.

Skills

Academic Support

Performance Monitoring

Student Engagement

Teaching and Learning Delivery

Programme Coordination

Education

Bachelor Honors in Business Management or Entrepreneurship

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education

Master's degree in business management

Job description

Overview

Job Location : Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 09, 2026

Job Purpose: The role of the Programme Academic Lead is to co-ordinate and to facilitate, within the formal structures of the campus, all aspects of the learning and teaching process. The role includes the implementation of the learning and teaching strategies to improve the quality of learning and meet delivery outcomes by implementing student support and related academic activities.

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
• Independent Contractors

Education

• Bachelor Honors in Business Management or Entrepreneurship.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.
• Master's degree in business management would be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• 5 years’ Experience in the teaching and learning field, specifically lecturing and student support in the tertiary environment.
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges