Programme Coordinator- Law

Iie Rosebank College; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable higher education institution is looking for a Programme Coordinator for Law to engage students in their lectures, manage academic performance, and support teaching initiatives. The candidate should hold relevant postgraduate qualifications in law and possess experience in a tertiary education environment. This position requires solid knowledge of the South African educational context and the ability to provide academic and student support effectively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in teaching and learning, specifically lecturing.
• Knowledge of the South African higher education system and regulatory framework.
• Experience in student support in a tertiary environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach/lecture allocated modules.
• Prepare students for assessments and track their progress.
• Engage and support at-risk students.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Teaching and Learning theory

Student support services

Digitalized academic platforms

Time management

Education

Bachelor Honours in Business Management or Entrepreneurship

LLB with educational qualification (PGCE)

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title

Programme Coordinator – Law

Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Application Deadline

31 December ****

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 Areas

• 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

Recruitment and Management Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor Honours in Business Management or Entrepreneurship.

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.

Master's degree would be an added advantage.

Minimum requirements: LLB (with educational qualification like PGCE) / master's in law (LLM) NQF Level 8/9.

Experience

3–5 years’ experience in the teaching and learning field, specifically lecturing and student support in the tertiary environment.

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 digitalized 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 oriented and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Closing Date

31 December ****