Job Purpose
The role of the Programme Academic Lead is to co-ordinate and to facilitate, within the formal structures of the campus, all aspects of the learning and teaching process.
The role includes the implementation of the learning and teaching strategies to improve the quality of learning and meet delivery outcomes by implementing student support and related academic activities.
Key Performance Area:
Academic Support
Academic Development and Performance Monitoring
Teaching & Learning Delivery
Direct academic student engagement
Continuous student support and development
Teaching and learning in and out of the classroom
Contributes to programme improvements (content and assessments)
Programme Coordination
Accountable for coordination of students on-boarding
Coordination of a programme and curriculum review
Participate in material and assessment development
Coordination of students' admissions into programmes
Coordination of student consultations
Programme ownership and responsibility
Academic Management and Leadership
Campus academic performance
On boarding of all academic and student support staff
Academic and student support integration
Campus Timetables
Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus
Management of resources
Responsible for recruitment and management of
Full Time Lecturers
Independent Contractors
Education
Bachelor's degree in Education (Intermediate Phase)
Honours's degree in Education (Intermediate Phase)
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education would be advantageous.
Master's degree would be an add advantage
Work Experience
3 - 5 years Higher Education Teaching experience
5yrs Industry Experience
3 - 5 Coordination of teaching and learning activities
An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges
Salary
Market Related
Closing Date 21 July 2026