location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
closing date: 24 February 2021
Educor is the largest private education supplier in Southern Africa., managing 10 educational brands across its more than 60 campuses and sites in South Africa and internationally. As a Group we possess a rich heritage with brands that have been in existence for many years. Since our inception in 2008, Educor has evolved into an education giant offering face-to-face, distance and online learning. Our face to face brands include Damelin, CityVarsity, ICESA and Central Technical College. Distance brands include INTEC College, Damelin Correspondence College (DCC) and our higher-education distance brand, Lyceum.
Job Functions
Academic
Industries
Academic,Education
Specification
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Head of Faculty is responsible for full programme management for the portfolio of programmes in the faculty. This means accountability for programme development and curriculum reviews, assessment alignment and development, module material updates and prescribed textbook lists. The HoF is expected to ensure academic integrity and regulatory compliance of programmes and assessments offered by the respective sites of ICG; and assure that all programmes, programme factsheets and programme curriculum structures and assessments are aligned in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as ensure accreditation compliance.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Head of Faculty is responsible for full programme management for the portfolio of programmes in the faculty. This means accountability for programme development and curriculum reviews, assessment alignment and development, module material updates and prescribed textbook lists. The HoF is expected to ensure academic integrity and regulatory compliance of programmes and assessments offered by the respective sites of ICG; and assure that all programmes, programme factsheets and programme curriculum structures and assessments are aligned in accordance with regulatory requirements.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
1.Programme Management, Development and Review
2.Work integrated learning/workplace (WIL based learning
3.Policies /Procedures and Accreditation
4.Teaching and learning
5.Academic staff capacity
6.Institutional planning, resource allocation and governance
7.Stakeholder surveys on the quality of provision
8.Benchmarking of standards
Should you not receive any feedback in 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: Educor will give preference to South African citizens and those that advance its employment equity goals, suitably qualified in line with the inherent requirements of the job advertised.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
1.Minimum of an Honours or Masters Degree in Science and Technology
2.3-5 Years’ Experience in education of which 3 years must be in a programme management role
3.A minimum of 5 years work experience in a TVET environment
4.Preference goes to those with experience in distance learning
5.High level of competency in MS Offices, particularly Word, Excel
6.Advantageous: Familiar with formal assessment & moderation practices, design & development, & programme structuring
COMPETENCIES OF THE JOB:
1.Planning and organizing competencies
2.Excellent Interpersonal and Managerial Skills
3.Good team player
4.Good attention to detail.
5.Good communication skills especially verbal and written English.
6.Able to work independently
7.Ability to function in a highly pressurized environment
8.Excellent time management
Job Closing Date 24/02/2021