Programme Coordinator at University of Cape Town

Job Description

The UCT Graduate School of Business invites applications from dynamic and energetic individuals with a sound understanding of adult learning principles and a strong client focus. You will be responsible for managing, coordinating and delivering efficient, professional and cost-effective contact sessions; also managing and controlling the inter-modular periods of the various programmes on offer and supporting the Course Convenors.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the incumbent will be required to:

• ensure that efficient operational, cost-effective and service-orientated processes are implemented per programme and manage the same
• initiate, organize and coordinate all programme meetings and activities; coordinate resources required including venues, accommodation, catering, equipment and entertainment bookings etc.
• manage programme budgets to ensure cost-efficiency and appropriate financial performance within set parameters
• build and manage productive relationships with programme team members, associated GSB service providers, internal and external client/s, as well as the individual students
• support students during contact sessions and inter-modular periods and communicate with clients where relevant regarding student progress
• work effectively and professionally in a highly-charged, fast-paced team environment and
• work certain weekends (student contact periods) and after hours where necessary, as well as attend student functions where applicable.

The successful candidate must have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification
• five years’ working experience with at least three years relevant programme/hospitality/project coordination-related experience
• excellent organisational skills, planning and multi-tasking skills; the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work effectively in a team
• a high level of diplomacy, emotional intelligence and personal integrity
• an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise judgement and establish priorities and display personal initiative
• Excellent communication skills (written, presentation and verbal) and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students, as well as with external stakeholders and senior managers in the public and private sectors;
• A broad understanding of the Higher Education environment and
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
• As with all positions at the GSB, integrity is an absolute requirement and candidates will need to possess a value system that embraces the GSB values, vision and strategy.

The annual remuneration package for 2017, including benefits, will fall between R330 530 and R388 859.