Job Description

Head of Faculty: Humanities (JB4188)
Century City
Market Related

The Head of faculty is responsible for full programme management for the portfolio of programmes in the faculty. This means accountability for programme development and curriculum reviews, assessment alignment and development, module material updates and prescribed textbook lists. The HOF is expected to ensure academic integrity and regulatory compliance of programmes and assessments offered by the respective sites. Assure that all programmes, programme factsheets and programme curriculum structures and assessments are aligned in accordance with regulatory requirements as well as ensure accreditation compliance. Managing assessments that focus on operational efficiencies and efficacies to ensure end to end process runs without delays and in compliance with regulatory body standards. The HOF is responsible and accountable for the entire student journey from point of registration to certification.

Requirements:
Minimum of an Honours or master’s degree in the cognate Faculty field
3-5 Years’ Experience in education of which 3 years must be in a programme management role.
A minimum of 5 years work experience in a TVET environment
Preference goes to those with experience in distance learning. 
High level of competency in MS Offices, particularly Word, Excel
Advantageous: Familiar with formal assessment & moderation practices, design & development, & programme structuring

Key responsibilities:
Programme management, development and review.
Work integrated learning/workplace (WIL) based learning for each programme.
Policies and procedures and accreditation
Teaching and learning
Academic staff capacity
Managing staff performance and delivery
Assessment management
Managing adherence to assessment processes, timelines and deadlines
Managing adherence to quality standards, policy, and legislation requirements regarding the preparation for examinations and examination question papers
Managing adherence to assessment integrity and ensuring that the implement assessment process, question papers, assignments, POE’s, project memos comply with policy, procedural and legislation requirements.
Managing post analysis of and assessment processes
Financial Management -claims etc
Ad hoc duties

Skills Required