Latest Openings at IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College

Minimum Education Requirements:

• A 3-year degree in Computer Science and Information Systems

Alternatively:

• A  3-year diploma with a similarly related field to the third-year level

Minimum  Work Experience Requirements:

• Previous lecturing experience within tertiary environment is advantageous
• Lecturing experience in programming.
• Work experience as a software developer/ application developer/ mobile programmer​

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status
• Please note: Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00am and 17:00pm
• Please ensure ALL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS are submitted with your application

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Competencies Required:

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Assertiveness and dynamism.
• Understanding of customer service in education.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively. 

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.

Alternatively:

• Bachelor’s  degree in a business-related field with IT modules to the 3rd year​​A 3-year degree in Computer Science and Information Systems.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Previous lecturing experience within tertiary environment is advantageous.
• It would be preferable if the following additional competencies are fulfilled:
• ​ Lecturing experience in general IT topics.
• Work experience in an IT field.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.
• Please note: Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00am and 17:00pm.
• Please ensure ALL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS are submitted with your application.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Presentation Target

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• The ability to deliver a great presentation to potential students is crucial.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and other stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.

Database Collection

• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.

Interview Target

• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Provide prompt responses to online and telephonic enquiries.
• Conduct interviews following an established script, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual interviews.

Application Target

• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensuring payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly and annual applications.

Registration Target

• Support the campus by converting applications to registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call reports and interview booking trackers and the CRM system.
• Ensure interview forms are completed correctly and applications have valid supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required by the Head: Student Recruitment.

Competencies Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents and stakeholders.
• The ability to deliver a compelling presentation at schools is crucial.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF6) with 3 years sales experience (preferred) OR,
• Alternatively, minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.

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Duties and Responsibilities :

Alumni Engagement Strategy

• Execute a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that aligns with the institution’s goals and objectives.
• Promote alumni interest and support.
• Work with the IIE, governance committees and external stakeholders to establish robust pre- alumni and alumni benefits, recognition and partnerships.
• Develop, analyse and interpret the implications of alumni research feedback/ surveys and apply insights to improve alumni engagement.
• Develop initiatives to engage alumni to market the Institution.
• Develop a focused business development plan to identify opportunities for graduates

Stakeholder Management

• Cultivate strong relationships with alumni by understanding their needs, interests, and aspirations.
• Maintain, conceptualize and foster new and existing external stakeholder partnerships, alumni chapters, affinity groups and industry association for example Golden Key Society
• Work closely with the Career Centre Manager to ensure smooth transition between career services offering to pre-alumni, to alumni service offerings alumni access to the Alumni Career platform and promote the alumni adoption thereof.
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including faculty members, staff, students, and external partners, to leverage their expertise and resources in engaging alumni.
• Develop, analyse and interpret various alumni research (survey) feedback gather data on career paths, employability status, and further education of graduates to inform strategic decisions.by to achieve effective and impactful service offerings and programme review in order to gather data on career paths, employability status, and further education of graduates to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of alumni contact information, engagement activities and outcomes.
• Identify and cultivate potential donors among the alumni community.
• Assist in organizing fundraising campaigns and events, leveraging alumni networks to maximize philanthropic contributions.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to facilitate long-term planning, product/solution management, and strategy development/deployment and problem resolution

Alumni Communication

• Contribute to and implement effective communication strategies to keep alumni informed about the institution's news, achievements, and opportunities for involvement.
• Utilize omnichannel communication platforms, including newsletters, social media, and the alumni platform, to maintain regular contact and foster a sense of community, pride of belonging and ownership.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of alumni and graduate data. Maintain up-to-date records in the alumni management system and database
• Collaborate with Career Centre Manager and other departments to ensure successful event planning and execution

Event Planning and Execution

• Organize and oversee various alumni internal events such as reunions, networking receptions, professional development workshops and any other initiatives that require engagement with alumni.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful event planning and execution.
• Strategic partnership/ external stakeholder events management and execution.
• Alumni community marketing activities at graduation.

Reporting

• Prepare detailed reports on the findings of tracer studies and alumni engagement activities. Present these reports to the management team and relevant stakeholders.
• Volunteer Management
• Recruit, train, and manage alumni volunteers for various initiatives, including mentoring programs, fundraising campaigns, and student support services.
• Provide ongoing support and recognition to volunteers, ensuring their positive engagement with the institution.
• Assist in organizing fundraising campaigns and events, leveraging alumni networks to maximize philanthropic contributions.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proficiency in campaign and communication management
• Knowledge of South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, challenges and opportunities associated with Alumni relations.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in areas such as business, communication or marketing

Ideal :

• Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Proven experience in Alumni Relations/ stakeholder management – successfully fostering relationships between the institution and the alumni, event planning, or related fields, preferably within the higher-education sector.
• Proven experience in project management

Ideal :

• Experience in Alumni strategy development and execution
• A marketing and communication background with experience in the higher-education sector

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Competencies Required:

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness and dynamism
• Understanding of customer service in education
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively.
• Online Technology & Communication Skills
• Effective Classroom Management

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

​Ideal:

• Honours or Master’s Degree in Digital Design, Multimedia Design, Motion Design, Interaction Design or Animation.
• Professional Portfolio to illustrate expertise in industry standard 3D animation software.

Alternatively:

• Undergraduate qualification in a relevant design field, and an NQF 8 or higher qualification in Higher Education. Plus, Adobe and Autodesk Maya/ 3DS Max Certification

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• ​Intermediate to advanced  skills in 3D software such as Blender or 3DS Max and Adobe Creative Cloud Software, with experience in 3D animation
• Minimum of 1 year work experience using 3D software is required.

Working Conditions:

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor role
• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday
• CVs should be a maximum of two pages
• On your covering page, please specify your availability to lecture, as well as the subject areas in which you are qualified to lecture
• Provide a motivational letter as well as certified copies of your transcript(s), qualifications, and ID
• Where applicable, details of work permit must be included in your application
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status and residing in Pretoria.

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Minimum Education Requirements:

• An Honours degree or higher in Computer Science/Information Systems/Information Technology

Work Experience Requirements:

• Lecturing experience in databases and/or programming, ideally at tertairy level
• Work experience as a software developer/ application developer/ programmer
• Work experience as a software developer/ application developer/ mobile programmer
• Industry experience in software development or software engineering

Experience in one or more of the following technologies:

• Java
• NET (C#, .NET Core, ASP.net MVC, Blazor, UWP)
• JavaScript (React, Angular, etc.)
• Cloud Development (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Mobile Application Development (Android with
• Kotlin/iOS)
• Database Systems (SQL, Oracle, NoSQL, Firebase, MongoDB, etc.)
• Operating Systems (Windows/Linux)

Competencies required:

• Technical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Time management Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective classroom management skills

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Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Honours in Information Systems/ Computer Science

Alternatively:

• Honours degree with advanced database design or a similarly related field to the third-year level ​​.

Minimum Work Experience Required for Database Lecturer:

• ​Lecturing experience in SQL/ database design and implementation/ database administration
• Familiar with use of SQL*Plus and SQL Developer to manipulate Oracle Database.
• Knowledge of the following concepts:
• RDBMS
• Data warehousing
• Structured Query Language (SQL) statements and SQL functions
• Data Definition commands.
• Data Manipulation Language commands.
• Procedural Language (PL)/SQL coding language.
• Data manipulation using PL/SQL structures.
• Handling PL/SQL Exceptions.
• Use of procedures and functions to develop and maintain databases.
• Triggers and Advanced Interface Methods
• Administering a Database
• Git and GitHub
• Work experience as a software developer/ application developer/ programmer.
• The candidate must have worked within the tertiary institution so that they understand what students will experience of tertiary institutions and what is expected from them.
• The candidate must have a solid understanding of academic skills and how to assist the students to incorporate these skills into their studies.

Competencies Required:

• Communication Skills
• Online Technology & Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Effective Classroom Management
• Open to Development