Academic Programme Manager

Academic Programme Manager – Faculty of Humanities

Reference Number: EDU250523-9
Location: National (Position available across 12 Eduvos campuses in South Africa)
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Academic – Management
Closing Date: 2025/07/31
Education Level: Master’s Degree (preferably in Education or Educational Psychology)
Category: Education

Position Overview:

Eduvos is seeking a qualified and experienced Academic Programme Manager to lead and manage the design, delivery, and quality of academic programmes within the Faculty of Humanities, across multiple campuses nationwide. This is a leadership role with strategic, academic, and operational responsibilities, and is ideally suited to an education professional with deep subject matter expertise and experience in curriculum development and team management.

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure high-quality delivery and academic integrity of qualifications in the Faculty of Humanities by leading programme design, academic planning, faculty collaboration, and compliance with academic standards and regulatory frameworks.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Education (MEd or Educational Psychology)
Undergraduate qualification in Education is compulsory
5+ years' experience in an academic role post-qualification
3+ years' management experience (or strong managerial potential)
Proven experience in curriculum development, including assessments
Preferably has worked in matrix management environments or managed cross-campus academic projects
Subject expertise in Education (undergraduate) and Psychology (any level)

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Operations & Programme Management:

Lead the design and delivery of programmes within the Faculty of Humanities
Ensure programme compliance with regulatory frameworks (CHE, SAQA, HPCSA, DBE)
Oversee and implement curriculum development, assessment design, and quality assurance
Coordinate delivery of programmes across multiple campuses

Strategic & Financial Oversight:

Translate faculty strategies into operational plans and objectives
Provide sales enablement support through product training and academic guidance
Manage faculty programme resourcing (staffing, tools, materials)
Drive process efficiency and compliance through effective academic governance

Leadership & People Management:

Support faculty direction, strategy, and talent development
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and team training
Monitor and manage individual performance and promote a positive academic culture
Contribute to building the faculty’s change capability and climate of innovation

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate across academic and operational silos to align faculty outputs
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including professional bodies and regulatory authorities
Support issue resolution and escalations regarding programme design and delivery

Core Competencies & Skills:

Technical/Functional:

In-depth knowledge of academic systems and higher education frameworks
Expertise in project management and academic delivery operations
Sound understanding of faculty structures and interdisciplinary programme integration
Strong familiarity with regulatory compliance: CHE, SAQA, HPCSA, DBE

Behavioural:

Initiative, responsibility, and self-leadership
Effective people leadership and team development
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Resilient and solutions-driven with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

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Academic Programme Manager