Knowledge of the 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Core Functions:
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 following:
Sourcing of Writers, Moderators and Editors for new module development.
Co-ordinate interviews to source Writers and Moderators for new module development.
Co-ordinate the writing and moderating process for new module development.
Regulatory Bodies:
Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes.
Actively participate in CHE Audit and site visits together with the other members of Management.
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.
Competencies:
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent writing skills.
Deadline driven and process orientated.
Consult and engage with appropriate stakeholders.
Good understanding of the Higher Education landscape.