Admissions and Selections Academic - DBN 2026 at Mancosa

About the position

Introduction

Core Purpose

The Admissions and Selections Academic ensures that the main objectives of the Admissions Department are met, which is to provide clear guidelines and regulations as prescribed by the regulatory bodies (CHE, DHET, and SAQA) for the recruitment, admission, and selection of prospective students, both nationally and internationally, and to advance the strategic objectives of MANCOSA.

Duties & Responsibilities

Core Functions

Will be responsible for:

• Receiving, resolving and providing responses to admission and selection queries from all regions, including Honoris Education Network and SADC regions
• Ensuring that assigned applications are reviewed as per the Admissions and Selections Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Checklist, HEQSF and Policy
• Ensuring that relevant IT systems (currently CRM and SIS) are used to review applications as per the Admissions and Selections SOP, Checklist and Policy
• Reviewing applications for candidates who are eligible for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy, alternate programmes and the awarding of credits, mature age and disability tracking.
• Ensuring RPL statistics do not go above 10% per programme per cohort
• Planning and facilitating all training sessions related to admissions criteria for various programmes
• Updating departmental templates and documents
• Facilitating quality assurance check on applications and procedures
• Fulfilling any other reasonable request from Management

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification(s)

• A Master's degree (NQF 8) (or studying towards a Master's degree) OR Higher

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of work experience as an academic, either as a lecturer or teacher.
• Higher education experience in admissions and selections OR enrolments.
• Regulatory experience with HEQSF

Skills and Competencies

• Consulting and engaging with appropriate stakeholders
• Statistical efficiency
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Understand regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET, HEQSF and CHE) within the Higher Education landscape
• Advanced research skills
• Academic and curriculum knowledge
• Proficient in MS Office
• Planning, organising and negotiating skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Detail-oriented
• Creative and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure

Additional Requirements:

• Will be required to work overtime
• Will be required to work weekends