Fresh Opportunities at MANCOSA

CORE PURPOSE:

To create and develop a pool of talent, consisting of students and alumni, who are work-ready or advancing their careers, whilst creating partnerships with various corporates to further enhance the Employability agenda and focus.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Identify and develop suitable corporate partnerships with a variety of industries, both locally and internationally
• Assist with the filling in of vacancies within various occupational levels
• Evaluate and improve job profiles and job descriptions for all positions received from partner companies
• Advertise vacancies on relevant publications, job boards, social media platforms, student/ alumni platforms, and the internal applicant tracking system
• Work with the marketing team to develop and implement the marketing campaign linked to student and alumni placement opportunities
• Maintain and update the recruitment platforms and websites/ pages with up-to-date vacancies and information
• Conduct fair, objective, job-relevant screening, reference checks, and selection of job applicants for short-listing and interview
• Prepare students and alumni for available vacancies through some employability initiatives, such as work
• readiness module completion, CV writing, interview prep, etc
• Follow up with corporate partners on psychometric or other relevant screening methods to align to
• Communicate with corporate partners throughout the process to track student/ alumni placement progress
• Track progress and provide a tracking report in this regard
• Monitor, evaluate, and make suggestions for improvement to the process
• Ensure all recruitment documentation is stored accurately, documented, and tracked
• Compile weekly/monthly reports with updates on progress and tracking of KPIs
• Maintain quick turnaround time to fill vacancies
• Report on partnerships created and maintained
• Work closely with the Employability team and Career Centre services concerning placement opportunities, partnership initiatives, student/ alumni engagements and surveys, webinars/ in-person sessions, etc.
• Host virtual and in-person sessions related to work readiness and career advancement opportunities
• Participate in MANCOSA-related events such as boot camps, graduation, launches, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Bachelor's qualification or similar
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a recruiting or similar role
• Worked in a recruitment agency for a minimum of 2 years
• Track record of partnership building is advantageous
• Have a good understanding of the Higher Education
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Proficiency in interpreting assessments

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Excellent understanding of recruitment processes
• Good knowledge of candidate selection methods
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to make reasonable decisions
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
• Excellent planning, organizing, time management, and attention to detail
• Excellent in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email
• Deadline driven
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality
• Produce work of a high quality
• Creative and innovative
• Ability to work under pressure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s License
• May be requested to work overtime or on weekends

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CORE PURPOSE

To coordinate the various processes of reviewing, updating and rewriting of existing module guides between the various stakeholders to ensure that this is aligned with MANCOSA’s vision and mission.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Accurately compile Curriculum Structures, Programme Information Sheets, Prescribed and Recommended Readings Lists, Generic Module Lists, Stand Alone Module List,s and Module Guides for existing programmes while maintaining quality and consistency as per the Department’s requirements and standards per intake
• Plan and manage the sourcing, reviewing, interviewing, contracting, and training of Programme Advisory Committee members, updaters, moderators, and reviewers per project
• Coordinate and manage module guide update process via the Curriculum Development Management System (CDMS) per intake
• Complete digitizing of Module Guides as per requirements to maintain quality and consistency as and when required
• Contribute to the achievement of student success via engaging and solving curriculum-related student queries and ensuring module guides are of a high-quality standard per intake 
• Coordinate the printing of study materials per intake
• Accurately complete tracking documentation, related statistics, and reports about Existing Programmes processes and meetings
• Regularly manage and monitor Existing Programmes’ documentation as and when required
• Schedule and coordinate meetings  efficiently and professionally as and when required
• Participate in regulatory body activities as and when required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Honours or Equivalent 

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1-2 year of work experience within an academic environment
• Have a good understanding of the Higher Education landscape
• Understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance (e.g. SAQA, DHET, and CHE)

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Computer Literate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Good understanding of the Higher Education landscape
• Minute taking experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Project management skills
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Deadline-driven and process-orientated
• Numerical ability
• Reporting skills
• Possess a high level of ethics, confidentiality, and integrity
• Produce work of a high quality
• Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

GENERAL

• Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

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Core Purpose

The core purpose of the job is to comply with initiatives relating to the key institutional objectives of growth, stakeholder engagement, and academic excellence. In doing so the incumbent is responsible for performing a wide range of initiatives related to interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Reporting daily targets by key tracking points to the unit manager and through discussions providing suggestions for the improvement
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings
• Responsible for reconciling weekly sales records to finance registrations
• Identify Top and new programme sales
• Keep abreast of all competitors and offerings
• Track actuals against targets
• Preparing various exhibits for Reviews and team meeting presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent qualification

EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record of performance with at least 1-2 years of increasing Marketing/Customer Marketing/Sales responsibility and strong relationships/her with customer(s)
• Fluent English Desired
• Understands drivers of profitability and margins; uses fact-based information (customer data, research, CRM, etc) to make decisions; develops insightful conclusions from complex information.
• Spends time learning and understanding the student/target market
• Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders (verbally, write-ups, presentations)

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge and a clear understanding of policies, procedures, and rules that govern the Higher Education environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Computer literate
• The individual must be driven by service excellence and can communicate effectively within a high-functioning team environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive
• Assertive
• Easily adaptable to change
• Must be able to multi-task

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be required to work overtime and during the weekends
• Will be required to travel as required 

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CORE PURPOSE:

• To provide Academic Leadership across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Module Coordinator for the area of specialization (SME)
• To facilitate face-to-face and online lectures
• Develop, review, and moderate curriculum and assessments
• Provide Academic consultation support
• Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback
• Undertake programme and module reviews
• Active involvement in research and publishing
• Supervise postgraduate research
• Identify students at risk and execute pastoral care
• Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks

QUALIFICATION(S):

• An appropriate Master's or Post Grad qualification in Marketing Management or Digital Marketing

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of Academic Experience
• Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Be familiar with higher, distance, and online education
• Be familiar with using Learning Management Systems
• Have a working knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework
• Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadline
• Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
• Must be a collegial team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and Email)
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

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CORE PURPOSE

• To provide Academic Leadership, Strategic insights into the sector, and overall Programme Quality Management across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes.

CORE FUNCTIONS AND JOB ROLE

• The successful candidate will be appointed to offer their expertise in Operations Management across a range of commerce programme offering to facilitate academic content and ensure overall academic delivery of the Commerce programmes
• Provide students with one-on-one academic consultation support
•  Design both formative and summative assessments
• Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback
• Potentially serve as a Module Coordinator
• Identify students at risk and execute pastoral care
• Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks
• Ongoing research and analysis to identify required updates and additions to the operations management modules within the commerce programmes curriculum, with a scope of operations management
• Provide information to assist with the implementation and maintenance of accreditation with various quality assurance bodies and professional bodies
• A combination of analysis and reporting as well as hands-on application to ensure alignment with industry standards and academic relevance
• Conduct reviews and updates of operations management and supply chain management modules to ensure alignment with industry norms
•  Ensure Modules /programmes remain relevant to both local and international industry expectations and the quality of student experience is highly rewarding
• Review and manage student academic performance
• Promote multi-stakeholder engagement toward programme advancement
• Advocate, promote, and advance the institution's commerce programmes offerings to industry (specific focus on operations management)
• Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of teaching and learning material

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Various Academic Committee memberships
• Verification and review of RPL applications
• Verification and review of Credit Accumulation Transfer application

GENERAL

• Maintain professional relationships with students, academics, and support staff.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and contribute towards MANCOSA's vision and Mission 
• Be a creative problem solver and a lifelong learner who is resilient and can adapt to changing circumstances
• Work autonomously under pressure and possibly weekends based on student’s needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• An appropriate masters level qualification ( Supply Chain)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 5 years academic experience
• Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years
• Be familiar with distance and online education
• Be familiar with using learning distance and online education
• knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory framework
• Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
• Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
• Must be a collegial team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email)
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

ADVANTAGES

• Specialist in Operations Management 

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CORE FUNCTIONS

• Produce plans to achieve debt collection targets on listed accounts
• Maintain an efficient consulting and feedback relationship with students regarding queries
• Escalate 3rd party queries to relevant departments
• Update ITC status on default accounts.
• Be knowledgeable of company policies and procedures and inform students adequately
• Achieve sufficient “promise to pay” targets are met and ensure consistent feedback for all students who have made PTP
• Constantly promote various payment options to encourage more monthly payments
• Knowledge and experience in Demand and ITC Listing process

QUALIFICATION(S)

• Senior certificate – Matric / Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years experience with collection and ITC experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal skills
• Time Management
• Pastel competency
• Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate telephone etiquette and overall professionalism
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email)
• Possess a high level of ethics, confidentiality, and integrity
• Must be a collegial team player
• Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to work during weekends and/or when required