ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER : Bachelor of Commerce in Transportation and Logistics Management

MANCOSADurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2 days ago

Job description

Listing reference : manco_

Listing status : Online

Apply by : 22 November 2025

Position summary

Job category : Others : Education and Training

Location : Durban

Contract : Fixed Term Contract

EE position : No

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE :

Programme Management and Leadership : Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.
Programme Planning and Administration : Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus. Prepare and plan for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, if applicable. To facilitate webinars, set assessments and grading.
Programme Admissions and Delivery : Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional SOPs and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.
Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition : Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities.
Student Engagement and Success : Provide programme specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.
Programme Intelligence : Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates.
Programme Governance : Participate in programme cyclical reviews in collaboration with the process owner (Programme Quality Monitoring). Monitor, evaluate, and manage risks associated with the programme.
Teaching, Assessment Learning and Curriculum (TALC) understanding is critical in the delivery of the programme
Research ,Supervision and Publishing is required
Essential Qualification : Masters qualification specializing in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management (NQF Level 9)
Preferred Qualification : Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10)

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher Education / Academia.

Demonstrated high-quality academic knowledge and the ability to provide guidance in the evolving educational spectrum.

Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Proficient in conflict resolution and cooperation.

Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.

Ability to adapt, cope, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency in digital literacy.

ADVANTAGES :

3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration / coordination.

Background in Academic Management.

GENERAL :

Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Supply Chain Management.

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