Senior Programme Administrator (P001310)

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 Programme Administrator to coordinate flagship MBA programmes. The role involves managing student admissions, supporting academic teams, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in programme administration, admissions, and event management. This permanent position offers competitive remuneration and requires strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in postgraduate programme administration.
• Experience in admissions, registration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Event and logistics management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage flagship MBA programmes.
• Ensure compliance with international accreditation standards.
• Administer student admission and registration.

Skills

Postgraduate programme administration competency

Strong policy application capabilities

Proficiency in LMS management

Strong event and logistics coordination skills

Relationship building

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Sciences or related field

Honours degree / Postgraduate diploma in Management Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL POSITION NUMBER: P001310 VACANCY: SENIOR PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR PEROMNES GRADE: P10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The Senior Programme Administrator coordinates and manages flagship MBA programmes, acting as the primary strategic contact for MBA students, senior internal teams, and external stakeholders. The role ensures stringent compliance with international accreditation standards, delivers an exceptional student experience, and supports the academic team in curriculum execution, innovation, and global positioning. The incumbent demonstrates a high level of strategic insight, professionalism, and responsiveness, aligning with NWU Business School’s values of relational engagement, responsibility, learning, and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

Student admission and registration

• Admit students onto a qualification/programme in line with the specific admission and selection criteria.
• Administer RPL policy for a specific qualification.

Student Support and client services

• Deal with student/client/facilitator queries.
• Conduct programme specific student surveys and focus groups.
• Build good relationships and liaise with internal departments.

Programme Administration

• Monitor graduation, throughput, and global ranking performance indicators for the MBA.
• Manage, “at risk” students in line with NWUBS’s At Risk Policy.
• Manage and maintain the general framework of eFundi.
• Coordinate MBA classes, study schools, and related activities, including global immersion modules.

Office Administration & Support

• Assist with general office administrative tasks.
• Provide logistical support for events hosted at the Business School.
• Process invoices, expenses, and reimbursements efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate events, meetings, and engagements related to the assigned programme.
• Manage travel arrangements, venue bookings, and logistics for programme delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Sciences or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in:
  • Postgraduate programme administration.
  • Admissions, registration, RPL, and progression management.
  • Quality assurance.
  • Stakeholder engagement (corporate clients, alumni, academics).
  • Event and logistics management (visiting academics, immersions, induction).

Added Advantage

• An honours degree / Postgraduate diploma in Management Sciences or related field (NQF Level 8).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ stakeholder engagement (corporate clients, alumni, academics) experience in direct liaison and relationship management.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ event and logistics management (visiting academics, immersions, induction) experience in an end-to-end planning and execution.

Key Functional/Technical Competencies

• Postgraduate programme administration competency, especially MBA-level operations.
• Strong policy application capabilities in admissions, RPL, and progression.
• Proficiency in LMS management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare accreditation-aligned documentation and reports.
• Strong event, logistics, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Relationship building and professional communication.
• Accountability, reliability, and ownership of outcomes.
• High responsiveness with student-centered service orientation.
• Problem solving under pressure with good judgement.
• Attention to detail with consistent quality in all work.

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 regarding job content may be directed to

Prof Kaizer Ndlovu on 0182994023

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to

Moratuwa Motsemme on 0182994958

Closing Date

4 December 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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