PROGRAMME MANAGER- COMMERCE

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College 

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa’s leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide. 

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us on our journey of shaping futures! 

Job Purpose:

Direct management of academic delivery and overseeing the management of academic programmes under the supervision of the Principal and Academic Manager. The mandate includes managing the operational efficiency of the academic team and overseeing the student support function. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Support

• Responsible for Academic Development and Performance Monitoring
• Lecturer and Programme Co-ordinators peer evaluation and reviews
• Faculty performance
• Monitoring effective use of Learn activities
• Structured/scheduled class visits to assess and review the delivery of quality teaching and learning
• Student evaluation of teaching (SET)

Teaching & Learning

Accountable for the delivery of Teaching and Learning, which will include

• Direct academic student engagement
• Student success rate – at a modular level
• Student support and development
• Teaching and Learning; in and out of the classroom
• Programme Coordination Committee meetings
• Contributes to programme improvements, both content and assessments
• Module/subject consultations

Management of resources

Responsible for recruitment of department and/or faculty-assigned resources, which will include

• Programme Coordinators
• Full-Time Lecturers
• Independent Contractors
• Tutors

To be informed and knowledgeable regarding the staff management of supporting teams, which include

• Academic Operations team (AOO, AOC, AOA & VP)
• Career Centre staff
• Commerce staff

Management and leadership

Responsible for the management and leadership of department/faculty in respect of

• On-boarding of staff
• Creation and management of campus timetables
• Creation and promotion of academic culture on campus
• Result analysis and student support interventions/activities
• Implementation and collaboration of teaching and learning strategies and activities

To consult on issues regarding: –

• Academic and student support integration
• Coordination of student’s admission into programmes

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Hons) and Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Education/BEd Honours
• Studying towards Masters in Commerce will be advantageous

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of Higher Education lecturing experience in Commerce
• 3 – 5 years in Teacher or Lecturer development
• An understanding of the current South African Higher Education regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges

Key Competencies

• Operational efficiency and ability to implement policies and procedures
• Commercial and business awareness
• Problem-solving skills and solutions driven
• Numeracy and sound technical skills
• Initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to balance the demands of work and personal commitments
• Ability to make quick but balanced decisions
• Manage a large and diverse team

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact Durban Campus HRO on 031- 3015212.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.