PROGRAMME MANAGER - ICT RI ONLINE

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IIE Rosebank International, part of the ADvTECH Group, invites passionate professionals to join our dynamic team. The role focuses on direct management of academic delivery and overseeing academic programmes under the supervision of the Principal and Academic Manager, with emphasis on operational efficiency and student support.

You will lead recruitment for departments, coordinate timetables, and drive teaching and learning strategies.

Qualifications

• Masters in Information and Communications Technology/Computer Science; PhD in IT/CS adds advantage.
• 3 years of tertiary education experience.
• 2 years in management.
• Understanding of the South African Higher Education regulatory framework for private colleges.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of academic delivery and oversight of academic programmes under the Principal and Academic Manager.
• Lead recruitment of department resources (e.g., Programme Coordinators, Independent Contractors).
• Manage campus timetables and promote academic culture on campus.
• Consult on academic and student support integration and admissions into programmes.
• Implement and collaborate on teaching and learning strategies and activities.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Numeracy

Initiative

Attention to detail

Team management

Education

Masters in Information and Communications Technology/Computer Science

PhD in IT/Computer Science (in progress)

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank International

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank International, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank International has grown to a student population of more than 47,000 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:

Direct management of academic delivery and overseeing the management of academic programmes under the supervision of the Principal and Academic Manager. The mandate includes managing the operational efficiency of the academic team and overseeing the student support function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Support

• Responsible for Academic Development and Performance Monitoring
• Lecturer and Programme Co-ordinators peer evaluation and reviews
• Faculty performance
• Monitoring effective use of Learn activities
• Structured/scheduled class visits to assess and review the delivery of quality teaching and learning
• Student evaluation of teaching (SET)

Teaching & Learning

Accountable for the delivery of Teaching and Learning, which will include

• Direct academic student engagement
• Student success rate – at a modular level
• Student support and development
• Teaching and Learning; in and out of the classroom
• Programme Coordination Committee meetings
• Contributes to programme improvements, both content and assessments
• Module/subject consultations

Management of resources

Responsible for recruitment of department and/or faculty-assigned resources, which will include

• Programme Coordinators
  
• Independent Contractors
  

To be informed and knowledgeable regarding the staff management of supporting teams, which include

• Academic Operations team (AOO, AOC, AOA & VP)
• Career Centre staff
• Student Wellness
• SOE staff

Management and leadership

Responsible for the management and leadership of department/faculty in respect of

• On-boarding of staff
• Creation and management of campus timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus
• Result analysis and student support interventions/activities
• Implementation and collaboration of teaching and learning strategies and activities

To consult on issues regarding: -

• Academic and student support integration
• Coordination of student's admission into programmes

Qualifications

Education:

• Masters in Information and Communications Technology/ Computer Science; studying towards a PhD in IT/Computer Science added advantage

Work Experience:

• 3 years of tertiary education experience
• 2 years in Management
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges

Key Competencies

• Operational efficiency and ability to implement policies and procedures
• Commercial and business awareness
• Problem-solving skills and solutions driven
• Numeracy and sound technical skills
• Initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to balance the demands of work and personal commitments
• Ability to make quick but balanced decisions
• Manage a large and diverse team

Rosebank International is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates. Ifyou have not received feedback within 2 (Two) weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.