Academic : Programme Leader : Master of Business Administration
Listing reference : manco_
Listing status : Online
Apply by : 1 October 2025
Position summary
Job category : University and Academy
Location : Durban
Contract : Permanent
EE position : No
Introduction
To provide efficient direction and oversight for a particular academic programme / programmes. This position involves a range of duties focused on guaranteeing the programme's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the school. Additionally, the role specifically requires leadership of a programme / programmes, which will encompass the following aspects : Programme Management and Leadership; Programme Planning and Academic Administration; Programme Admission and Delivery; Stakeholder Engagement, Student Engagement; Programme Intelligence; Programme Governance; Programme and module Reviews and Programme Improvement. The Academic – programme Leader will play a pivotal role in academic delivery, programme oversight, student support, and ensuring alignment with institutional quality standards.
Programme Management and Leadership
- Programme Management and Leadership (within the confines of MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy)
- Establish and maintain Programme philosophy, including link to vision and mission
- Lead the rollout and readiness of new and existing programmes
- Ensure quality assurance processes are in place and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and report on trend analysis and benchmarking undertaken, student throughput, retention, articulation and dropout rates
- Monitor academic progress and implement interventions for at-risk students
- Collaborate with academic support services to improve student performance
Programme Planning and Academic Administration
Conduct induction of academic staffContribute to Programme budget managementIdentify and communicate programme value proposition as an integrated effort with marketing and student enrolmentsProgramme Planning and Administration in collaboration with the Institutional Planning and other relevant DepartmentsIdentification of suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment activities.Quality control of programme information available on website and prospectusProgramme Admissions and DeliveryManagement of semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plansTeaching and Learning and Student Engagement
Assessments – development, moderation and gradingStakeholder engagement, development and recognitionStudent Engagement and SuccessDevelop and monitor programme teaching and learning strategiesEnsure alignment of teaching and learning activities with programme outcomes.Promote academic integrity and quality in curriculum delivery.Programme Intelligence and Governance
Application of programme and institutional SOPs and rulesProgramme Intelligence on Gathering longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle managementMonitor and address programme conditions and recommendations from the regulatory bodiesCompile and submit timely reports on programme performance, student success rates, and academic operations.Use data to support continuous improvement initiativesProgramme Enhancement and Quality Assurance
Complete Programme and Module cyclical ReviewsMonitoring, Evaluation and manage risk for the assigned programme / sOversee Programme teach-out plans and ensure quality in transitional academic processes.Support Programme re-alignment efforts in line with institutional strategyMonitor Work Integrated Learning components (Where applicable)Promotion of appropriate Community Engagement initiatives and activitiesProgramme specific career guidance in collaboration with Career CentreAd Hoc
Participate in institutional academic committees, audits, and events.Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by faculty leadershipQUALIFICATION
Essential qualification : Masters degree specialising in Business Management, Business Adinistration or relevant(NQF Level 9),Preferred qualification : Relevant PhD or DBA degree at NQF Level 10ESSENTIAL
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in higher Education as an Academic / in academic management#J-18808-Ljbffr