Curriculum Manager
Durban – MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications.
CORE PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position involves managing the development of curriculum in line with the Institutions’ vision and mission by working closely with internal and external Academics to develop content for module guides.
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE
Management and Administration
· Manage the development of curriculum in line with the Institutions’ strategic vision
· Manage the staff within the department
· Chair the Curriculum Development and Management Department, relevant Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) and Programme Design, Development and Review (PDDR) Committee meetings
· Attend weekly department meetings and provide reports on current projects
· Prepare budgets for curriculum development and contribute to the development of the department’s budget reports
· Build excellent relations with all internal and external academics and service providers
· Design curriculum for programmes in line with Regulatory Bodies’ standards and criteria
New Module Development
· Oversee the sourcing of writers, moderators and editors for new module development
· Oversee the coordination of interviews to source writers and moderators for new module development
· Oversee the coordination of the writing and moderating process for new module development
Regulatory Bodies
· To prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes
· To actively participate in CHE Audit and site visits together with the other members of Management
· To participate in any Regulatory Body activity
Policy Development and Review
· Review and amend policy related to the Curriculum Development and Management Directorate
Development of Reporting Templates Guides and Forms
· Work in collaboration with other department members and stakeholders in the development of reporting templates and guides for programme and module development and reviews
Professional Development
· Engage in ongoing professional development by independently studying to upgrade knowledge field of expertise
· Actively participate in staff development initiatives offered by the Institution
· Publish at least one journal article per year in a peer reviewed journal
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
· Minimum Masters Degree
Experience
· Excellent Communication skills
· Excellent Writing Skills
· Knows regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE)
· Experience with responding to conditions and representations from regulatory bodies
· Understand programme and curriculum design to submit new programme applications
· Experience with chairing meetings
· Experience with conducting module reviews
· Advanced research skills
· Deadline driven and process orientated
· Consult and engages with appropriate stakeholders
General
· Required to work during the weekends and overtime
· Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape
· Proficient in MS Office
· Planning, organising and negotiating skills
· Integrity and honesty
· Detail oriented
· Creative and innovative
· Ability to work under pressure
Email hr@mancosa.co.za
