Senior Manager - Accreditation (P000498)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Potchefstroom seeks a Senior Manager - Accreditation to provide strategic oversight of accreditation processes to maintain and advance its standings. Qualified candidates will hold an honours degree in Business Administration and have extensive experience in accreditation, quality assurance, and project management. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years' strategic and operational leadership experience in accreditation and quality assurance.
• A minimum of three years' project management experience in coordination and reporting.
• A minimum of three years' administration experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate all accreditation-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards.
• Maintain and advance NWU Business School's accreditation status.

Skills

Knowledge of AACSB, AMBA, AABS, CHE, and DHET accreditation standards

Proficiency in quality management systems and documentation frameworks

Data collection, analysis, and reporting for accreditation purposes

Project and event management for accreditation visits

Strategic and analytical thinking

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Stakeholder influence and diplomacy

Accountability and self-driven leadership

Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving

Education

An honours degree in Business Administration/Management/Commerce (NQF Level 8)

Job description

Position Summary

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL POSITION NUMBER: P000498 VACANCY: SENIOR MANAGER - ACCREDITATION PEROMNES GRADE: P6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Industry

Education & Training

Job category

Education and Training

Location

Potchefstroom

Contract

Permanent

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL POSITION NUMBER: P000498 VACANCY: SENIOR MANAGER - ACCREDITATION PEROMNES GRADE: P6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of the role is to lead, manage, and coordinate all accreditation-related activities to ensure the NWU Business School maintains and advances its international and national accreditation status (AACSB, AMBA, AABS). The role provides strategic oversight of quality assurance systems, documentation, and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with national and international accreditation standards, continuous improvement, and institutional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Clear accreditation strategy developed and implemented. Stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Continuous accreditations readiness framework developed.

Quality Assurance

• Compliance with accreditation standards.
• Annual reviews completed.
• Quality benchmarks achieved.
• Impact evidence integrated.

Data Management & Accreditation Logistics

• Robust data systems and document repositories maintained.
• Audit-ready evidence. Automated reporting established.

Laison & Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective relationships with accreditation bodies and partners.
• Active participation in professional networks. Enhanced institutional visibility.

Management of Resources

• Accreditation resources, budgets, and events managed efficiently.
• Compliance achieved within financial limits.

Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Governance structures are informed through regular reporting.
• Recommendations implemented.
• Continuous improvement embedded.

Minimum Requirements

• An honours degree in Business Administration/ Management/ Commerce (NQF Level 8).
• A minimum of five (5) years’ strategic and operational leadership experience in accreditation and quality assurance.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ project management experience in coordination and reporting.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ administration experience in higher education.

Key Functional/ Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of AACSB, AMBA, AABS, CHE, and DHET accreditation standards.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and documentation frameworks.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting for accreditation purposes.
• Project and event management for accreditation visits.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stakeholder influence and diplomacy.
• Accountability and self-driven leadership.
• Collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Enquiries

Job content enquiries may be directed to: Prof. Joseph Sekhampu on 0182991408.

Recruitment process enquiries may be directed to: Moratuwa Motsemme on 0182994958.

Closing Details

Closing date: 27 November 2025.

Planned commencement of duties: As soon as possible.

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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