Job Openings at Emeris College

• Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Nelson Mandela Bay Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer in the following module: Statistics

Key Performance Areas : 

• Prepare and deliver lectures and engage students in active learning based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers
• Update the learning management system and provide feedback to students
• Engage and prepare students for formative and summative assessments, identify at risk students and monitor student engagement
• Attend and participate in all academic meetings and development workshops
• Complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s teaching and learning practice and personal professional academic status

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Ideal:  

• An Honours degree in one of the Business-related fields with Business Management or IT Management AND Statistics or Mathematics

 Alternatively: 

• An Honours degree in Computer Science with Mathematics or Statistics

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with Business Management /IT Management or a similarly related field to the third-year level PLUS an MBA or a postgraduate diploma in a related field.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in Business Analysis/Mathematical modelling using spreadsheets. 
• Work experience in data analytics and/or data modelling using spreadsheets. 

Deadline:6th March,2026

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Job Purpose:

• Responsible for safeguarding the safety and integrity of the assessment instrument and monitor the students during the assessment to ensure no irregularities takes place

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring students to ensure that there is no malpractice during the assessments.
• Distributing answer booklets and exam papers to the students.
• Ensuring that assessments conditions are always adhered to and meet the policy requirements.
• Preparing the assessment venues to ensure that it meets requirements.
• Providing support where necessary should an emergency arise e.g., sick student, fire evacuation.
• Directing any queries that a student may have during the assessment.
• Provide a detailed and clear report at the end of each session.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideal:

• Matric

Alternatively:

• Higher certificate/Diploma will be advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years industry experience. 

Deadline:13th March,2026

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• Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris Nelson Mandela Bay has a vacancy for an Intellectual Integrity Officer.

Key Performance Areas:

• The Intellectual Integrity Officer (IIO) is responsible for investigating and managing academic integrity cases across all faculties, ensuring adherence to institutional policies, and promoting a culture of academic integrity and honesty. This role involves evaluating assessments flagged by lecturers for suspected academic dishonesty, which involves thorough interrogation of the assessment and maintaining meticulous records while collaborating with lecturers and students throughout the investigation.
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate an in-depth understanding of intellectual integrity, plagiarism and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). This role requires strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and proficiency in navigating administrative tools and platforms. Equally important is the ability to engage with flagged students with sensitivity and understanding yet adhering to policy requirements.

Evaluation and Decision-Making:

• Receive and evaluate assessments flagged for plagiarism / academic dishonesty / unethical use of AI, to determine appropriate penalties, but with particular focus on upskilling the errant students in a supportive and developmental manner. The goal is to effectively educate and develop the students, so that they do not continue to plagiarise, leading to higher level offences.
• Evaluate the nature of the academic transgression, in relation to the assessment instruction, within the parameters of relevant institutional policies and procedures.
• Utilise similarity and AI detector tools, such as Turnitin, for thorough analysis of assignments and interpretation of reports, noting inconsistencies and preparing summaries of findings for further investigations.

Workflow Management:

• Maintain accurate records on MS Excel trackers, and other institutional academic tracking systems.
• Select the appropriate prescribed communication to be sent to the student, stipulating dates for resubmission and academic integrity development intervention.
• Ensure accurate communication is sent to relevant stakeholders, within the stipulated deadlines and compliant to relevant policies, including the POPI Act.
• Record errant students on the institutional administrative system.
• Track that the re-submissions have taken place.
• In the case of intentional academic dishonesty and/or repeat plagiarism offences, refer the cases to the Campus Disciplinary Officer (CDO) for disciplinary investigation, which requires compiling comprehensive case evidence binders with detailed history and supporting documents.
• Track consistency of academic integrity policy adherence across all faculties.

 Training and Development:

• Liaise with the Teaching and Learning Specialist in promoting Intellectual Integrity across the campus.
• Liaise with the Information Specialists and Writing Centre Student Consultants in coordinating and implementing academic writing, referencing and intellectual integrity student support and workshops across faculties.
• Liaise with the academic lecturing team by providing training and support in effectively promoting academic honesty in the classroom, but also identifying and managing academic dishonesty.
• Provide intellectual integrity and academic writing support to students (individually or in groups) to correct and prepare flagged assignments for resubmission. These developmental sessions focus on accessing credible resources, analysing and synthesizing information, paraphrasing, referencing and ethical use of AI. This support is captured on the student intervention tracker.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree. Postgraduate Qualification will be preferably.

Or

• A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree with English as a major OR a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with English as the major AND a PGCE with English as specialisation
• Alternatively, Honours degree will be an advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Well-developed academic writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS office (specifically MS Excel), data tracking, PDF compilers and document management.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students, lecturers, and administrators.
• Strong administration skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret academic tools and reports.
• Skilled in utilizing similarity and AI detector platforms (e.g. Turnitin) to screen and evaluate flagged assessments.
• Proficiency in academic/learning management systems and understanding of academic integrity policies.
• Tertiary lecturing and marking experience would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Harvard, APA and Legal Referencing Styles (footnotes) would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the research practice would be advantageous

Deadline:13th March,2026

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• Emeris, National Office has a vacancy for a Lecturer- Humanities (Psychology)
• This position may be based at either our Cape Town, Durban North or Waterfall (Midrand) National Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualification-related and discipline-related academic leadership, management, and governance

Leadership

• Responsible for the curriculum leadership, development, and alignment of a qualification(s) and discipline(s). This includes qualification and discipline design, module development and ensuring programme/s meet academic requirements.
• Accountable for the timeous development, quality assurance and maintenance of fit-for-purpose, up-to-date curricula and the planning of the learning experience across the assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Create a curriculum that is innovative, forward-thinking, and meets stakeholder needs and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for curriculum innovation and enhancements relevant to the assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s) and according to institutional requirements and development cycles.
• Provide guidance and input to the ACE Instructional Designers on the design of learning experiences and assessments suitable to the discipline.
• Ensure subject matter experts (SMEs) and experience designers to ensure curricula align with industry needs and offer positive learning experiences.
• Manage Module Leads nationally in the implementation of module material and assessments within the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Integrate academic citizenship in curricula.
• Integrate the Institutional and Faculty Academic Community Engagement (CE) strategy in curricula.
• Lead, in collaboration with campus teams and campus management, to co-ordinate and plan resource allocation for running a successful programme (e.g. prescribed books, equipment and facilities needed, qualification and discipline-related initiatives and interventions).
• Prepare evidence-based motivations for changes to current curricula to serve at Faculty Board meetings and maintain accurate records of any curriculum changes.
• Accountable for and track student performance in designated programs and modules, offering specialist input for necessary interventions.
• Analyse feedback and data driven evidence to develop and communicate problem-solving strategies as needed.
• Sustain a community of practice (CoP) for engaging campus and other stakeholders and fostering collaboration.
• Participate in key governance structures and committees as required.
• Contribute towards development, implementation and monitoring of all Institutional policies.
• Maintain academic standards and curriculum integrity through continuous engagement and capacity building.
• Host yearly Qualification Communities of Practice (QCoP) meetings with stakeholders such as lecturers and other stakeholders.
• Review the development and implementation of the qualification- and discipline-specific curriculum, subject to the policies and governance procedures of the institution.
• Provide expertise to the national marketing and sales teams.
• Review qualification and discipline-specific marketing material.
• Establish and maintain effective interaction between the campuses and the Faculty National team concerning the assigned qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Acts as the interface between the ACE Quality Assurance Team, the National and Campus Academic teams and, where applicable, Operations teams.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be required and mutually agreed upon.

Governance and quality management

• Provide quality assurance for all curriculum-related content.
• Conduct programme reviews and SAQA comparisons.
• Prepare self-evaluation reports on the designated qualifications and modules as required.
• Analyse and provide responses to Quality Assurance feedback such as Programme Reviews and external moderation reports and provide evidence-based guidance relevant to the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Identify external moderators and address their feedback on assessment instruments and final evaluations.
• Identify moderators for the designated qualification(s) and discipline modules, review and address moderators' feedback on assessment instruments and final evaluations, and advise problem-solving strategies in collaboration with Module Leaders,as relevant and required.
• Track changes to curricula over time and action necessary changes in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the qualification and discipline curricula meet industry needs, given external and internal stakeholder inputs.
• Continuously track local and global developments that inform and ensure delivery of relevant and current curricula.
• Review contents and assessments to ensure quality and alignment with NQF level and curriculum.
• Act as a central point for resolving all material and assessment queries and escalate these as required, in conjunction with the Faculty Manager and National Academic Operations.
• Analyse, respond or provide advice on assessment queries and incidents when requested, escalating when needed.

Management and administration

• In collaboration with the Heads of Discipline and Deputy Dean(s), identify Module Leads and SMEs/ module and assessment developers.
• Oversee all modules across the qualification, and delegate briefing and monitoring of SMEs/ module and assessment developers to Head of Disciplines where appropriate.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of curriculum contents and assessments.
• Support, respond to, and/or escalate academic incidents related to assessment, in conjunction with the Faculty Manager.
• Provide input on academic calendars, timetable planning, and assessment structures.
• Review qualification guides in collaboration with Faculty Managers to ensure seamless delivery of qualifications.
• Guide lecturer requirements and approve lecturers on the Academic Approval system when required, ensuring appropriate experience and qualifications.
• Review and workflow assigned assessments, module contents, and administrative processes.

Campus support

• Provides campus support in matters related to academics and issues that may impact students' and lecturers' experience of the assigned qualification(s), discipline(s), and associated modules.
• Serve as a liaison between campuses and the Faculty to ensure effective coordination of the assigned qualification, discipline, and or modules, distance) on a cyclical basis within the discipline.
• Work with Module Leads to guide module lecturers nationally in the implementation of module material and assessments.
• Accountable for and track student performance in collaboration with relevant Faculty National team members, Teaching and Learning Managers, Module Leads, and Campus team members, in the designated qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Advise on and assist with the development of qualification- and or discipline-specific interventions as needed.
• Support capacity building on campuses by providing training, mentorship, and academic and research development initiatives.
• Deliver lectures, guest lectures, and supervision (contact and or distance) on a cyclical basis to maintain engagement with students and faculty.
• Guide Module Leads and module lecturers nationwide in implementing module materials, assessments, and curriculum best practices related to the field.
• Actively participate in a CoP, collaborating with campus staff, operations, student experience teams, teaching and learning departments, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance to campuses in selecting, approving, and developing teaching teams and teaching strategies within the relevant qualification(s) and discipline(s), in conjunction with Module Leads where applicable.
• Orientate campuses on new qualification- and discipline-related developments and trends.
• Present and facilitate Qualification Communities of Practice (QCoPs) for assigned qualification(s).
• Provide input into, attend, and support other HoQs in QCoPs where the assigned discipline(s) appear.

Research output

• Produce research outputs as agreed, aligning with career progression and postgraduate studies.

Professional relationships and scholarship

• Contribute to the development of the institution’s research culture within the allocated qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Actively engage in and contribute to the IIE/brand/faculty’s research initiatives, including research seminars and workshop programs.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to continuous learning.
• Establish and sustain relationships with industry professionals and academics to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange within the qualification(s) and discipline(s).
• Practice scholarship by engaging with/in professional bodies, conferences, external partner faculty boards, external moderation and review panels, and committees.
• Contribute to institutional activities, including seminars and workshop programs, to support academic and professional development.
• Build the qualification and discipline through the sharing of knowledge such as opinion pieces and informal talks.

Minimum Educational Requirement:

• Master’s degree (NQF9) in Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Doctoral Degree (NQF10) (qualified or in progress) in Psychology.
• Ideal: Registration with HPCSA as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist 

Minimum Work Requirement:

• Minimum of 3-5 years Lecturing or teaching assistant experience (full or part-time) in the institutional context, or in a comparable public or private post-school provider. 3 years work experience in an appropriate area of specialisation, depending on the nature of the qualification
• 1-2 years suitable experience in writing curriculum, material and assessment for student learning to enhance the student journey.
• 3 years experience operating in a higher education regulatory environment.
• 3 years Experience with online curriculum delivery systems and educational technology.
• 1-3 Proven supervision, research, and publication experience or potential in a relevant discipline(s).

Deadline:8th March,2026

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• Emeris, Nelson Mandela Bay Campus has a vacancy for an Admissions Officer. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Application & Admission Administration

• Collaborates with the campus student retention team to generate student admissions related queries.
• Follows up with the campus retention team for missing student information in order to finalise all student admissions related queries.
• Evaluates retention student admissions against the set admission criteria and communicates the appropriate outcomes.
• Liaises with the campus student retention team during the admission evaluation process and assessment.
• Escalates admission queries to the Senior Admission Officer and Office of the Registrar.
• Liaises with the campus Head Academic Operations on the management of declined admissions and expired offers
• Documents management and issuance of appropriate admission letters.
• Checks the accuracy of student registration information on an ongoing basis.
• Determines conditions associated with student admission and follows up on them thereafter.
• Determines the eligibility of the admittees onto academic programmes.
• Tracks student admissions through to registration.
• Reports on admission progress to the Senior Admission Officer and Head: Academic Operations
• Adheres to established service level agreements of the admissions process set by the organisation.
• Works with the Finance department on finance related issues of admission.
• Works with the Senior Admission Officer to ensure admission compliance for the campus.
• Works with the Academic Operations Manager on national admission projects.

Student Registration Administration

• Checks pre-requisites for 1st to 2nd semester
• Verifies registrations against the admission criteria
• Checks the accuracy of student registration information on an ongoing basis
• Manages the de-registration and transfer process, and thereafter sends to the Finance department for processing.
• Follows up on all outstanding documentation and uploads once received.
• Determines eligibility and captures academic credits.
• Determines maximum completion time and credit load of such registrations.
• Maintains student records for a period of two years before archiving the files in line with the data retention regulations of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA).
• Ensures compliance of international students from a document perspective.
• Adheres to the International Student Policy/Procedure and updates reports regularly.
• Re-audits all registration files in line with the stipulated deadline for the Data Verification Report.
• Re-audits all registration files by the audit date stipulated by the Registrar, this would include the following; the South African Qualifications Authority SAQA / Universities South Africa (USAF)
• Tracks and monitors conditional admissions throughout the year such as one module outstanding / Universities South Africa (USAF) / South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) / combined.
• Adheres to the established service level agreements of the registration process set by the organisation.
• Drafts letters for current students such as; Proof of Registration letters, Travel letters, Medical Aid letters, Universities South Africa (USAF) letters, SAQA letters and Study Permit letters.

Graduation

• Determines eligibility of the graduation cohort including late graduation.
• Identifies and advises of any students who are graduating outside of their graduation year (exception graduates).
• Verifies student information for prospective graduates.
• Prepares Short Learning Programme (SLP) and Corporate offer certificates.
• Checks the graduation programme for sign off.
• Ensures that graduation timelines are met.
• Facilitates qualification certificate re-prints.

Ticket Management

• Processes assigned admission, graduation & registration tickets received face-to-face or via Assist

Reports & Other

• Facilitates continuous communication with the Assistant Registrar in relation to resolving the Registrar related queries
• Complies with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to the Admission Centre
• Performs other ad hoc administrative and/or reporting duties as and when required

Competencies required:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Planning skills
• Time management skills
• Deadline and results driven
• Best suited to a friendly, organised and systematic person who has an eye for detail and who works accurately and is able to handle pressure

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6). Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience (ideally with admissions experience).

Deadline:8th March,2026

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• Emeris, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for a Planning and Scheduling Co-ordinator. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Capacity Planning

• Understands the timetable in terms of phase in and phase out rules related to phase out and teach out qualifications
• Understands the process and advises on the need to teach out a qualification in consultation with the Head: Academic Operations, and ensures that all such requests are formally approved via the National office and governance committees at the Central Academic Team (CAT)

Lecturer Budget Support

• Ensures that the campus Academic team are informed of the student group planning in order to complete the lecturer budget

Venue Management

• Facilitates the ad hoc allocation of venues for various events throughout the year, including any corporate offers on campus
• Liaises with the campus Facilities Co-ordinator to report any venue related problems or to arrange for special requests regarding venue facilities, and ensures that classroom checks are completed timeously
• Communicates any changes to the teaching timetable to students and lecturers

Assessment Timetabling

• Ensures effective planning of computer room venue software and IT equipment in venues for practical assessments
• Assists with the planning and allocation of venues to be shared with the Assessment Centre

Timetabling & Attendance Register Management

• Allocates lecturers into the teaching timetable, taking into account respective lecturer constraints as received from the Academic team
• Manages timetable changes during the academic year (i.e. updates the academic system with rescheduled sessions received from the Academic team)
• Ad hoc printing of daily registers for Lecturers where required
• Captures attendance in the academic system on request
• Monitors registers daily during the registration period to identify students who are still not appearing as registered students and ensures this information filters through to the Admission Centre for follow up for the completion of the registration process
• Ensures that the attendance registers are filed correctly in an orderly system for ease of accessibility in the case of attendance related enquiries
• Manages the operational delivery of programmes, this may include programme specific events e.g. Moot court, Info evenings etc
• Releases and communicates the teaching timetable to students and lecturers and informs them of any updates to the timetable thereafter
• Ensures that all timetabling information is captured accurately and timeously in the academic system
• Schedules supplementary sessions as required from the Academic team

Programme Operations Support

• Acts as the liaison between the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre and the Faculty Heads on any programme related issue in support of the academic programme
• Maintains a strong communication channel with all relevant stakeholders that supports all operational requirements that may impact the designated programmes
• Liaises with the campus Academic team regarding post assessment queries
• Manages the corporate offer space, ensuring that enough material has been ordered for the students and lecturer and distributes it on the day

Campus Collaboration & Team Support

• Assists with campus specific projects/events (e.g. Graduation, Open Day etc.)
• Complies with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre
• Collaborates with all departments on campus to facilitate optimal performance within the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre and to ensure a high-quality student experience

Competencies Required:

• Interpersonal and communications skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer proficiency
• Time management skills
• Best suited to a friendly, organised and systematic person who has an eye for detail and who works accurately and is able to handle pressure

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a National Diploma/ Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) is advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience (Ideally with timetabling experience)

Deadline:8th March,2026

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• Emeris Newlands Campus has a vacancy for a Head of Humanities & Social Science.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership, Management & Campus Support

• Overall leadership and management of the School on campus.
• Manage the interface with the Head of School.
• Plan resource allocation for the academic operations of all programmes within the School on campus.
• Review academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement an appropriate teaching and learning strategy for "At risk" students and "At risk" modules.
• Manage academic counselling and support to students within the school on campus.
• Report on the academic performance of the School on the campus to Head: Academic, Campus Head and Head of School, and any other relevant national staff member.
• Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives within the School on campus.
• Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.
• Support development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).
• Performance management and development of permanent academic staff within the School on campus.
• Manage lecturer development in consultation with the Teaching and Learning specialist.
• Ensure representation of the school on the Programme Co-ordination Committee (PCC) calls.
• Discipline Module Support role.
• Support the Teaching & Learning Specialist in the management of the peer review process and the internal moderation model.
• Provide specialist support to the campus senior management team for all programmes within the School.
• Provide specialist support to the campus operations team responsible for the operation of all programmes within the School on campus.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, and appointment of the academic team of the School within the campus.
• Provide support to the campus marketing team with specialised knowledge of the programmes with the School.
• Manage the Development Task.
• Manage plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage and oversee the school's role in National/campus initiatives, such as Summer School, Saturday School, Speed Week, RESTART, 6 Week Student Engagement Programme, Numeracy Tutorial Sessions, Elevate.
• Involvement in, and management of, academic support and administrative duties during the campus registration period.
• Supervision of students on Honours programmes (where applicable).
• Manage the student tracking process.
• Conduct Student consultations.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with professional industry to support placement of students, bursaries and sponsorships and access to professional expertise.
• Facilitation of and involvement in professional and scholarly activities e.g. Conference Papers and Higher Degree Studies.
• Organise campus events for the School to promote professional industry relationships.
• Represent The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) and The IIE's MSA at professional institutions, on external partner faculty boards and other relevant committees.

Lecturing

• Lecture up to 100 hours OR 2 modules per semester (including supervision). If engaged in approved formal research activity then you will be required to lecture 1 module per semester.

Research & Scholarship

• The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards The IIE’s MSA achieving its annual research output targets.

Competencies / Skills required:

• Leadership and management skills
• Professional/advanced communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Proven computer literacy competence
• Tolerance for operating in a pressurised environment and industry
• Tangible evidence of participation in the planning and/or implementation of change management interventions
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Advanced teaching and learning expertise evidenced by a Teaching Portfolio

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Masters or equivalent in relevant School (NQF Level 9) in Humanities, Social Sciences

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 3-5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment).
• Minimum of 2 years management experience
• Must have an understanding of the current regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private college.

Deadline:8th March,2026

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• Emeris Newlands Campus has a vacancy for a Admissions Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Application & Admission Administration

• Collaborates with the campus Student Recruitment team to generate student admissions related queries.
• Follows up with the Student Recruitment team for missing student information in order to finalise all student admissions related queries.
• Evaluates student admissions against the set admission criteria and communicates the appropriate outcomes.
• Liaises with the campus Student Recruitment team during the admission evaluation process and assessment.
• Escalates admission queries to the Admissions Specialist.
• Liaises with the campus Student Recruitment team on the management of admission waitlists.
• Liaises with the campus Student Recruitment team on the management of declined admissions and expired offers and the issuing of new offers of study.
• Documents management and issuance of appropriate admission letters.
• Determines conditions associated with student admission and follows up on them thereafter.
• Determines the eligibility of the admittees onto academic programmes.
• Tracks student admissions through to registration.
• Reports on admission progress to the Deputy Head: Student Recruitment & Sales Operations Manager (Distance & Admissions).
• Adheres to established service level agreements of the admissions process set by the organisation.
• Works with the Finance department on finance related issues of admission.
• Works with the Admissions Specialist & Sales Operations Manager (Distance & Admissions) to ensure admission compliance for the campus.
• Works with the Admissions Specialist on national admission projects.

Student Registration Administration

• Applies necessary holds on student accounts based on outstanding documentation or conditional admissions
• Verifies registrations against the admission criteria.
• Responsible for completing all School of Education counselling documentation prior to admission approval to ensure students are registered for the correct FAL/diadactic modules. All counselling documents must be uploaded to the applicant profile before admission is approved.
• Manages the new student transfer process in conjunction with Deputy Head: Student Recruitment, Marketing Assistants and other relevant stakeholder, and thereafter sends to the finance department for processing (from admission to registration).
• Processes new student SLP & NQP registrations as required by Deputy Head: Student Recruitment.
• Takes ownertship of the external credit application process for new students once application has been submitted - supports student with application to the Hub and responsible for follow up until outcome is received by student.
• Checks the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exception reports on a weekly basis.
• Follows up on all outstanding documentation and uploads once received.
• Ensures compliance of international students from a document perspective.
• Adheres to the International Student Policy/Procedure and updates reports regularly.
• Re-audits all registration files in line with the stipulated deadline for the Data Verification Report.
• Re-audits all registration files by the audit date stipulated by the Registrar, this would include the following; the South African Qualifications Authority SAQA / Universities South Africa (USAF) qualifications, study visas and all conditional acceptance - including remarks, international Students and all outstanding documentation.
• Tracks and monitors conditional admissions throughout the year such as Universities South Africa (USAF) / South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) / combined National Senior Certificate (NSC ) / study visas and all other ad hoc conditional admissions.
• Adheres to the established service level agreements of the registration process set by the organisation.

Reports and Other

• Facilitates continuous communication with the Assistant Registrar in relation to resolving the Registrar related queries.
• Complies with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to new student admissions.
• Performs other ad hoc administrative and/or reporting duties as and when required.

Competencies / Skills required:

• Superior interpersonal and communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Planning skills
• Time management skills
• Deadline and results driven
• Best suited to a friendly, organised and systematic person who has an eye for detail and who works accurately and is able to handle pressure

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Minimum of a National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6). Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience (ideally with admissions experience.

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• Emeris, Online Centre has a vacancy for a Student Relations Specialist.
• N.B This position may be based at either our Cape Town or Waterfall (Midrand) Online Centres.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Registration and Academic Progression Counselling

• Facilitates consultations with students in cases where a change is required to their current registration contract, e.g. this could be for students who wish to change within a semester, between semesters or between years of study.
• Works with the Admission Centre to understand different curriculum scenarios (e.g. phase-in and phase-out etc.) to ensure that the student is advised correctly.
• Supports the Senior Student Relations Specialist, Campus Deputy Head and/or Head: Academic Operations and/or Deputy Head: Academic Operations in co-ordinating the Retention Project on campus.                                                                                                           

Active Student Engagement and Support                                       

• Delivers the academic orientation programme for new and returning students by means of programme information presentations, an overview of pertinent academic policies and an outline of the academic year etc.                                                                                                           
• Manages the dissemination of student related policies (new and updates).                                                                                                          
• Attends informal meet-and-greet sessions with students.                                                                                                
• Facilitates Programme Information Sessions by addressing students in class with a view to explain and induct the students on the relevant policies and procedures that govern student life on campus.
• Facilitates follow-up Programme Information Sessions by way of email broadcasts that occur throughout the year and that drip feed policy and procedure related information to the students as is deemed necessary by the Academic Operations department.
• Conducts periodical class visits to canvas student concerns and share relevant information.
• Provides assignment submission support with regards to the correct anti-plagiarism tool applicable to the respective programme. 

Student Query Resolution

• Resolves student queries via the appropriate channel/s within a committed time frame in line with the agreed Service Level Agreement for the Student Relations Centre and escalates queries to the Senior Student Relations Specialist where appropriate.
• Captures details of all student contact made by the Student Relations Centre on the academic system.
• Provides various letters/documents that are generated from the academic system on request by students.
• Assists with unresolved queries from The Student HUB and escalates queries to the Senior Student Relations Specialist where quires require further attention.
• Assists with the roll out of all relevant customer related surveys.

Cross Departmental Query Resolution 

• Liaises with various departments on campus to stay up-to-date with any relevant changes or developments in those departments in order to enable the smooth processing of student queries.

Team Support, General & System Administration

• Responsible for ensuring all student notes are captured in the academic system. 
• Maintains a good knowledge of products and policies in order to ensure that students are advised correctly. 
• Identifies and flags student query trends and escalates these identified trends to the Senior Student Relations Specialist where required.
• Supports other members of the Student Relations Centre team to ensure and drive the efficient resolution of student queries.
• Complies with The Protection of the Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to the Student Relations Centre.
• Supports and collaborates with other members of the Academic Operations team to ensure the efficient running of the Academic Operations department as a whole. 

Competencies Required:

• Advanced Interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Planning & time management skills
• Results driven and able to handle pressure
• Professionalism
• Empathy
• Customer service driven/focused
• Advanced administrative and organisational skills

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Minimum of a National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6)
• Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) is advantageous.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years administrative and customer service experience.
• 1 year of operational management/ project management experience.      

Deadline:8th March,2026

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• Emeris, Nelson Mandela Bay Campus has a vacancy for Head of Computer Science & Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership, Management & Campus Support

• Overall leadership and management of the School on campus.
• Manage the interface with the Head of School.
• Plan resource allocation for the academic operations of all programmes within the School on campus.
• Review academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement an appropriate teaching and learning strategy for "At risk" students and "At risk" modules.
• Manage academic counselling and support to students within the school on campus.
• Report on the academic performance of the School on the campus to Head: Academic, Campus Head and Head of School, and any other relevant national staff member.
• Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives within the School on campus.
• Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.
• Support development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).
• Performance management and development of permanent academic staff within the School on campus.
• Manage lecturer development in consultation with the Teaching and Learning specialist.
• Ensure representation of the school on the Programme Co-ordination Committee (PCC) calls.
• Discipline Module Support role.
• Support the Teaching & Learning Specialist in the management of the peer review process and the internal moderation model.
• Provide specialist support to the campus senior management team for all programmes within the School.
• Provide specialist support to the campus operations team responsible for the operation of all programmes within the School on campus.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, and appointment of the academic team of the School within the campus.
• Provide support to the campus marketing team with specialised knowledge of the programmes with the School.
• Manage the Development Task.
• Manage plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage and oversee the school's role in National/campus initiatives, such as Summer School, Saturday School, Speed Week, RESTART, 6 Week Student Engagement Programme, Numeracy Tutorial Sessions, Elevate.
• Involvement in, and management of, academic support and administrative duties during the campus registration period.
• Supervision of students on Honours programmes (where applicable).
• Manage the student tracking process.
• Conduct Student consultations.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with professional industry to support placement of students, bursaries and sponsorships and access to professional expertise.
• Facilitation of and involvement in professional and scholarly activities e.g. Conference Papers and Higher Degree Studies.
• Organise campus events for the School to promote professional industry relationships.
• Represent The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) and The IIE's MSA at professional institutions, on external partner faculty boards and other relevant committees.

Lecturing

• Lecture up to 100 hours OR 2 modules per semester (including supervision). If engaged in approved formal research activity then you will be required to lecture 1 module per semester.

Research & Scholarship

• The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards The IIE’s MSA achieving its annual research output targets.

Competencies / Skills required:

• Leadership and management skills
• Professional/advanced communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Proven computer literacy competence
• Tolerance for operating in a pressurised environment and industry
• Tangible evidence of participation in the planning and/or implementation of change management interventions
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Advanced teaching and learning expertise evidenced by a Teaching Portfolio

Minimum Qualification Requirement:

• Masters or equivalent in relevant School (NQF Level 9) in Information Technology or Computer Science. 
• Specialist in Programming  is advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 3-5 years Teaching and Learning experience (preferably in teaching environment).
• Minimum of 2 years management experience
• Must have an understanding of the current regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges.

Deadline:15th March,2026

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• Emeris Waterfall Campus has a vacancy for a Student Wellness Specialist (Maternity Cover) Fixed-term contract. 

Key Performance Areas :
Provision of Student Emotional and Mental Counselling Services

• Provides individual primary counselling to students and explores/determines if the student should be referred for secondary counselling and unpacks their referral options if appropriate.
• Provides students with coping techniques and skills to deal with life challenges.
• Receives the signed consent form from the student prior to the commencement of the first counselling session.
• Establishes trustworthy relationships with students that opens channels for communication between the campus and students.
• Facilitates group counselling for students with similar problems.
• Establishes a referral network for secondary counselling.
• Presents Life Skills workshops addressing relevant social and emotional problems experienced by students.
• Creates awareness campaigns surrounding universal social and emotional issues and sources relevant guest speakers to add value to the campaign and address students on relevant topics

Creation, Rollout and Monitoring of Awareness Campaigns

• In collaboration with the academic, academic operations and student experience teams, sets a bi-annual calendar for the following semester of awareness campaigns to promote and enhance community engagement awareness and involvement.
• Identifies key NGO's / stakeholders, suggests possible campaigns and plans awareness campaigns accordingly.
• Designs, develops, implements and manages awareness programmes and campaigns and includes and oversees the Cares committee in assisting with marketing and creating awareness for these campaigns.

Planning, Rollout and Monitoring of Community Engagement Programmes

• Facilitates engagements between The IIE's students, staff and Non Government Organisation (NGO's) and identifies opportunities for Community Engagements projects.
• In collaboration with the academic, academic operations and student experience teams, sets and plans a bi-annual community engagement and outreach programme calendar of events.
• Markets sustainable community engagement outreach programmes and encourages student participation in these programmes.
• Creates awareness amongst staff and students regarding social and environmental issues.
• Manages logistics and implementation plans for the successful rollout of community outreach programmes.
• Empowers students with a sense of citizenship and encourages students to get involved in activities for community engagement projects in their area (e.g. by donating blood, donation drives and outreach projects).
• Provide volunteer opportunities for students to give back, participate in community outreach programmes and sharing the skills with them to do so.
• Co-ordinates communication and visibility of campaigns (including sharing posters on the WhatsApp community groups).
• Identifies beneficiary organisations with students for community outreach programmes.
• Facilitates, drives and organises the National CSI - KHUMO project on campus. Ensure collaboration with Academics, Academic Operations / Student Experience team and students.
• Identify a KHUMO school in need and determine the school's needs analysis before the commencement of various projects at a school.
• Establish sustainable and strong relationships with identified school and ensure projects are maintained over a 3 year period.
• Manages the KHUMO budget and keeps track / records of the events / involvement with the KHUMO school and tracks spend allocated and utilised for various projects.

Bursary and Bursary Management

• Identifies, appoints and manages the Cares committee to ensure involvement and rollout of awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives and projects on and off campus.
• Conduct mid year reviews with the Cares committee to monitor academic performance and provide feedback on roles and responsibilities. Ensuring Cares committee training and development programmes are curated to ensure upskilling of committee.
• Manages the Student Wellness Specialists budget and augments budgets through fund raising initiatives for community engagement projects.

Student Wellness Administration and Reporting 

• Provides annual registration process support specifically relating to the marketing of the Student Wellness Specialist services.
• Communicates and liaises with students specifically in relation to Student Wellness services available.
• Compiles and submits weekly Student Wellness status and progress reports as well as the weekly Student Activity Report to the Manager: Student Wellness Services including statistics and details of counselling sessions and referrals. (SAR Report and the Cares Updates).
• Markets, uploads and maintains a monthly register of workshops and videos regarding awareness campaigns available and in the designated wellness weeks.
• Ensure all marketing material / posters / infographics / videos are approved and available to students prior to the commencement of the initiatives.
• Compiles and submits the necessary reports to the national office and ADvTECH head office as and when required.
• Ensure effective and efficient service delivery to students by monitoring and communicating with students via the various platforms (Online Booking form, IIE Assist, Email)
• Keeps records of each counselling session and any interventions implemented or recommended and captures notes on the relevant business system (SIS) to track these sessions for reporting purposes and ensure that the maximum number of sessions (6 per student issue) is not exceeded.
• Compiles and reports on monthly Corporate Social Investment (CSI) activities on the CSI Tertiary Hub.

Competencies Required:

• Advanced Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Organisational and Planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Counselling
• Computer skills

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of Postgraduate Diploma / Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Counselling Psychology or Social Work.
• Ideal qualification Social Worker / Psychologist (NQF Level 9). Legal Requirements - Registered with Social Work Council or Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registered Counsellor.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years Trauma Counselling and 2 years Community Engagement experience.

Special Requirements

• Valid SA Drivers License and own vehicle

Deadline:15th March,2026

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• Emeris Nelson Mandela Bay Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer in the following module:

Supply Chain

Key Performance Areas :

• Prepare and deliver lectures and engage students in active learning based on module-specific requirements in line with module pacers
• Update the learning management system and provide feedback to students
• Engage and prepare students for formative and summative assessments, identify at risk students and monitor student engagement
• Attend and participate in all academic meetings and development workshops
• Complete a set number of academic professional development interventions per academic cycle (one year) that contribute to the improvement of the Brand’s teaching and learning practice and personal professional academic status

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Ideal:  

• Honours in Supply Chain 

 Alternatively: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a similarly related field (e.g., operations, supply chain, or logistic management) – with Supply Chain Management to the third-year level PLUS either an MBA\MBL or a postgraduate diploma in business or education. 

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing of Supply Chain modules to the third-year level.
• ​Industry experience of at least 3 years. 

Deadline:17th March,2026