Job Description
The Centre for Academic Planning and Quality Promotion forms part of the Division for Teaching Excellence. The Centre promotes the strategic alignment of academic planning with the UJ mission and national requirements, i.e. the alignment of qualifications to the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) and programme / qualification submissions to the DHET, CHE and SAQA. The Centre provides support for the planning of new programmes and qualifications and is responsible for facilitating the internal and external approval processes for programmes and quality reviews. The Centre supports the management and review of existing programmes in line with institutional and national policy. The successful candidate will contribute to fulfilment of the Centre's responsibilities and ensure that its business is conducted efficiently and in line with legislative and policy requirements. The Centre is seeking a qualified and experienced professional who will demonstrate capacity in terms of its operational requirements and deliver appropriate high-level support to academic and administrative staff, and relevant University structures, on quality assurance activities both internally and externally. The incumbent will advise and render support to faculties in all aspects of programme development and/or review.
The successful candidate will demonstrate ability in the following areas:
Responsibilities
Coordinate processes relating to internal and external (Quality Council / recognised professional body) quality assurance activities
Coordinate programme reviews across faculties and institutional quality reviews
Facilitate programme review meetings and workshops with staff
Provide critical reading and constructive input on reports pertaining to programme reviews and other internal quality reviews
Participate in internal and external (e.g. Quality Council) events, such as campus events, meetings, workshops, conferences and quality fora, and provide input on institutional and national policy documents
Support academic planning (DHET, CHE and SAQA) within the institution and coordinate quality assurance and registration activities
Provide support on the development of short learning programmes and coordinate SLP approvals
Contribute to the Centre's role as Secretariat for the quality committee in the preparation of meeting documents, including minutes, and participation at meetings
Facilitate staff capacity development activities and provide training for peer reviewers on internal quality reviews
Liaise with relevant internal and external
Minimum requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related qualifications.
2-3 years' experience in quality assurance processes in the university context
Advanced computer skills/literacy
Knowledge of the post-school education and training sector and relevant legislation and policy
Knowledge of University systems
Knowledge of the CHE, SAQA and DHET processes
Recommendations:
An Honour's degree
Ability to harness technological advancements to improve operational efficiency
In-depth understanding of academic planning, quality assurance, and policy implementation in higher education institutions
Qualitative and/or quantitative research skills.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
Ability to navigate the university environment successfully
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to liaise effectively and collegially with staff
Ability to liaise effectively with external stakeholders and university partners
Professional conduct in the workplace
Good inter-personal skills
Presentation and facilitation skills
Critical and analytical thinking
Project management skills.
Deadline:5th June,2026