Programme Coordinator - Social Science

IIE Rosebank College; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Programme Coordinator for Social Science to facilitate the learning and teaching process. Responsibilities include improving learning quality, coordinating program reviews, and managing academic staff. Candidates should hold relevant degrees with several years of experience in higher education teaching and coordination. This is a full-time position based in Limpopo, offering the opportunity to develop academic culture and lead student support initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Higher Education Teaching experience.
• 5 years Industry Experience.
• 3-5 years Coordination of teaching and learning activities.
• Understanding of South African Higher Education regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate all aspects of the learning and teaching process.
• Implement strategies to improve quality of learning.
• Manage student admissions and consultations.
• Monitor campus academic performance and integration.

Skills

Academic Development

Student Engagement

Curriculum Coordination

Performance Monitoring

Teaching Strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Honours's degree in Social Science

Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Programme Coordinator - Social Science

Location: Limpopo, Polokwane

Deadline: January 09, 2026

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

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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.

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

Responsible for recruitment and management of

• Full Time Lecturers
• Independent Contractors

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science
• Honours's degree in Social Science
• Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.
• Master's degree would be an add advantage

Work Experience

• 3 - 5 years Higher Education Teaching experience
• 5yrs Industry Experience
• 3 - 5 Coordination of teaching and learning activities
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges