About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
DRIVE qualification applications and coordinate the review of Institutional governance and quality processes and evidence, in line with regulatory requirements as the next Accreditation Manager sought by a dynamic Online Learning Platform. The successful incumbent will require a Diploma or Bachelor qualification in the field of Business Management/Risk Management with 3-5 years of managerial experience, within an accreditation role/environment including experience with technology utilised in the management of student data. You will also need strong project management skills, administered through effective planning, prioritising, and organising of resources.
DUTIES:
Programme Accreditation & Governance –
- In collaboration with the Head: Faculty, drive the preparation and submission of new qualification applications, by:
- Ensure adequate market research is conducted to establish market demand.
- Source, and liaise with, subject matter experts to perform industry and academic reviews of proposed curriculums.
- Prepare, labelling and storing application-related documentation per Institutional requirements.
- Keep abreast with regulatory requirements regarding criteria for new programme applications and common pain points in achieving programme accreditation.
- Ensure the quality and alignment of application documents to Institutional, industry and regulatory requirements.
- Keep abreast with Institutional changes which may affect programme application evidence.
- In collaboration with the Head: Faculty and Compliance Manager, ensure Institutional readiness for regulatory audits, by:
- Ensure that programme coordination and support, and Institutional policies align with current regulatory requirements for accreditation.
- Ensure appropriate evidence is collected, maintained and reviewed, to substantiate institutional quality management across qualification programmes.
- Conduct internal reviews on existing processes with an eye to improve overall programme delivery and governance.
- Coordinate audit preparation activities and monitoring corrective actions arising from regulatory feedback and audit outcomes.
- In collaboration with the Head: Faculty and Compliance Manager, ensure the preparation, review and submission of reports to regulatory bodies, per the Institutional compliance calendar.
Project Management -
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, using Institutional project management software.
- Liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders in the preparation, review and submission of programme applications.
- Support relationship management and ongoing engagement between the Institution and the various regulators e.g. SAQA, CHE and DHET.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Diploma or Bachelor qualification in the field of Business Management/Risk Management.
- A Postgraduate qualification in education will be advantageous.
Experience/Skills –
- 3-5 Years of managerial experience, within an accreditation role/environment.
- Successful track record in the application and approval of Higher Education programmes.
- Experience with technology utilised in the management of student data.
- Strong project management skills, administered through effective planning, prioritising, and organising of resources.
- Managing executive and external stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrable competencies in MS Office Suite.
- Proficiency in data analytics and reporting.
- Experience in using online regulatory online application portals.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Self-driven and performance focused.
- Attention to detail, critical eye, creative thinker and problem solver.
- Strategic perspective to development, business planning, and execution.
- Critical thinker and problem solver.
- Digitally literate, focusing on reporting and technology utilised for reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communicator.
- Strong data analytics and reporting skills.
Desired Skills:
- Auditing Processes
- Data Analysis
- Management
- MS Office
- Project Management
About The Employer:
A dynamic Online Learning Platform
