Please note: Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements outlined in this advertisement will be considered. If you do not meet the specified criteria, your application will not be shortlisted.
The Lecturer and Programme Coordinator is central to the delivery and coordination of high-quality education within their designated field, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and industry needs. This role encompasses academic leadership, curriculum development, and strategic programme management to foster excellence and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include delivering engaging and impactful teaching, designing innovative and responsive curricula, and maintaining compliance with the requirements of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The incumbent will actively support students' academic and professional growth while collaborating with Independent Contractors (ICs) to ensure consistent achievement of academic objectives.
By integrating academic leadership with operational efficiency, the role contributes to the institution’s vision of providing transformative education that prepares students for both academic and professional success.
The following are the primary areas of responsibility:
1. Programme Coordination
i. Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Management
ii. Higher Certificate in Office Management
2. Teaching, Learning, Academic Support, and Content Development
3. Regulatory Compliance
4. General Academic Administration
5. Research
6. Training and Professional Development
7. Leadership, Academic Governance and Faculty Management
8. Student Engagement and Support
9. Sessional Staff/ Independent Contractors (IC) Management
10. Examination and Assessment Management
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Qualifications
- A minimum of a master’s degree in business management/accounting with a proven history that establishes the candidate as a subject matter expert in the field(s).
- A PhD in the relevant field will be advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in lecturing within higher education, specifically in Business Management, Accounting, Financial Management and Economics or related fields.
- A membership with CIMA will be an advantage.
- Experience in distance learning will be an advantage
- Proven experience in academic leadership and programme coordination.
- Experience in curriculum development and alignment with CHE regulatory frameworks.
Skills and Competencies
Leadership and Management
- Strong ability to lead, manage, and coordinate academic programmes effectively.
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
Educational Technology
- Proficiency in using digital platforms for teaching and programme management.
Research
- Ability to conduct and integrate research into teaching practices and curriculum development.
Collaboration
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.
Planning and Organizational Skills
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including academic administration and programme coordination, manage timelines, and ensure alignment with curriculum requirements.
Student and Community Engagement
- Capability to foster meaningful interactions with students and engage with the broader academic community for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Planning and Organizing Skills
- Ability to plan and coordinate academic programmes, manage timelines, and ensure alignment with curriculum requirements.
Remote Assistance Ability
- Proficiency in providing remote support to students and colleagues using digital platforms, facilitating effective distance learning in the allocated workload programmes and modules.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
