Director: Accreditation Management Ref No: NSG 01/2026 at National School of Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in education or quality management.
• A post-graduate quality assurance/management/ curriculum design qualification will be an added advantage.
• Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an added advantage. The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of proven relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Accreditation Management or related.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of and experience in institutional and programme accreditation. Knowledge of decolonising, transformational and participatory pedagogies. In-depth knowledge of ETD landscape and capacity building needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation (including the Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Qualifications Framework, Higher Education and Training Act, and Further Education and Training Act). In -depth knowledge of professional bodies/ associations and regulatory body requirements (South African Qualifications Authority, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations, Council for Higher Education). Theoretical and practical knowledge of best practices, cutting -edge quality assurance, and accreditation. Good understanding of project management cycle, methodologies and tools.

Skills:

• Proven advanced writing skills, proofreading, editing and overwriting skills, including report writing, submissions and articles. Digital skills to work in environments with digital systems, management and reporting tools. Good conflict management skills.

Advanced computer skills.

• Creative and analytical skills. Competencies Must be able to provide a vision, set the direction for the organisation and inspire others to deliver on the organisational man. Must be able to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities to deliver the desired outputs. Must be able to compile and manage budgets, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender procurement processes by generally recognised financial practices to ensure the achievement of strategic organisational objectives. Must be able to initiate and support organisational transformation and change to implement new initiatives and deliver service delivery commitments successfully. Must promote generating and sharing knowledge and learning to enhance the organisation's collective knowledge. Must be able to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to improving organisational processes to achieve organisational goals.

Problem solving and analysis:

• Must systematically identify, analyse and resolve existing and anticipated problems to reach optimum solutions promptly. Manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs, and effectively manage relationships to achieve organisational goals. Must be willing and able to deliver services effectively and efficiently to put the spirit of customer service (Batho Pele) into practice. Must be able to exchange information and ideas clearly and concisely appropriate for the audience to explain, persuade, convince and influence others to achieve the desired outcomes. Must be able to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the Public Service.

Personal Attributes:

• Participate in professional development growth activities to maintain professional knowledge and stay current with quality assurance and accreditation trends. Ability to multi -task and organise, prioritise, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions, take appropriate action, and resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision -making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders and the public. Integrity and honesty; detail -oriented; creative and innovative; ability to work under pressure. Travel and work extended hours