Recruitment Opportunities at Kontak Recruitment

Qualifications:

• An appropriate doctoral level qualification or specialist Masters level qualification.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of academic experience.
• Demonstrated research engagement over the past 3 years.
• Familiarity with distance and online education methodologies.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems.
• Understanding of the South African higher education regulatory framework.

Advantages:

• Specialization in Business Analysis and Programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize your expertise in Business Analysis to facilitate academic content and ensure the effective delivery of IT programmes.
• Offer one-on-one academic consultation support to students.
• Design both formative and summative assessments, and provide grading and stakeholder feedback.
• Potentially take on roles such as Head of School, Programme Coordinator, or Module Coordinator.
• Identify at-risk students and provide pastoral care.
• Manage administrative tasks related to programme and quality management.
• Engage in ongoing research and analysis to update and enhance the IT programmes curriculum.
• Collaborate to maintain accreditation with quality assurance and professional bodies.
• Align the curriculum to industry standards and academic relevance through analysis, reporting, and practical application.
• Review and update IT Modules to meet industry norms and international expectations.
• Monitor student academic performance and promote engagement with stakeholders for programme advancement.
• Advocate, promote, and enhance the institution's IT programmes offerings to the industry.
• Design, develop, and maintain teaching and learning materials.

Core Functions Include:

• Membership in various Academic Committees.
• Verification and review of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications.
• Verification and review of Credit Accumulation Transfer applications.
   

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Minimum Requirements:

• B. Com accounting or Finance Degree
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong Software package experience in Pastel, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Significant experience in auditing, including a proven track record of conducting audits for clients of varying sizes.
• Maintain a professional and neat appearance

Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but is not limited to:

• Lead the compilation of financial statements for larger entities with precision and accuracy.
• Oversee and conduct audits, addressing the needs of both smaller and larger clients.
• Maintain a professional and neat appearance while consistently producing high-quality work.
• Communicate effectively and comfortably with colleagues and clients.
• Independently handle financial tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ensure the highest level of confidentiality and honesty in all aspects of the role.
• Consistently producing high-quality work.
   

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree (Essential) in Supply Chain Management.
• Doctorate or progress towards a Doctorate (Preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution, with at least 3 years in a management role (Essential).
• More than 10 years of academic work experience in a higher education institution (Preferred).
• Strong academic specialization focus in the Supply Chain Management Faculty.
• Essential Competencies and Skills:
• Proven expertise in Academic Operational Management.
• Experience in designing, developing, and accrediting new programmes.
• Proficiency in policy formulation and strategy development.
• Thorough knowledge of Education and Training legislative frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs and academic quality assurance processes in higher education.
• Demonstrated teaching, research, curriculum development, and assessment design experience.
• Strong skills in risk management, communication, and business acumen.
• High competency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Governance and Management:

• Lead the management of quality across programmes, from Accreditation and Compliance to Certification.
• Oversee formal processes related to programme quality management.
• Establish Programme Advisory Committees (PAC) and Programme Design, Development, and Review (PDDR) Committees, involving internal, external academics, and industry experts.
• Develop, manage, and review policies for Programme Quality Management and Curriculum Development.
• Prepare and monitor a departmental budget based on product development and review.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for effective collaboration and solutions in programme quality management.

Accreditation and Compliance:

• Ensure quality assurance in regulatory submissions for programme accreditation and re-accreditation.
• Stay updated on changes in education legislation and policy.

Programme Quality Management:

• Ensure timely delivery of planned maintenance and reviews for programmes, aligned with the Quality Assurance Framework.
• Facilitate programme articulation and new programme submissions within the school/faculty.
• Enhance processes for programme design, development, and review, providing training as needed.
• Establish Programme Advisory Boards for industry input into curriculum reviews and updates.
• Gain endorsement of curriculum by professional bodies when applicable.
• Monitor the implementation of improvement plans to completion.

General:

• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Completed grade 12, relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• 3 or more years’ experience within property maintenance and facility management
• Ability to manage contractors effectively.
• Excellent tenant relations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Proficiency in computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency situations when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as key contact for tenants by maintaining open communication, addressing their maintenance requests and concerns promptly and keeping them informed of any updates from the maintenance team.
• Manage all correspondence with tenants via email, phone and site meetings.
• Responsible for tenant handovers.
• Coordinate and oversee routine inspections and maintenance tasks to identify and address potential issues promptly.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution of maintenance-related problems.
• Ensure that all property facilities are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
• Coordinate inspections and address compliance issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and expenses.
• Prepare regular reports on facility maintenance performance for management and property owners.
• Manage external contractors and vendors for specialised maintenance services.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant post-matric qualification in sales and marketing.
• An additional qualification as a Fitter/Millwright/Electrician Artisan will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the technical training environment (Non-negotiable).
• Familiarity with SETAs, NAMB, and QCTO administrative requirements.
• Outgoing personality.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal working hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing:

• Create awareness about the brand in the KZN branch.
• Establish and maintain a network of clients and other related stakeholders.
• Promote the company's services in the market.
• Collect relevant market intelligence and design a value proposition to clients.
• Increase the client base while retaining existing clients.
• Attend relevant industry events and stay up-to-date with developments in the industry.
• Expand service offerings beyond current trades and programs.
• Ensure feedback sessions are conducted with clients.

Sales:

• Convert leads into sales.
• Ensure budgeted sales targets are met and, if possible, exceeded.
• Ensure sales are achieved profitably.
• Align enrolment with available resources.
• Manage the training process efficiently and effectively.

Additional Duties:

• Create and maintain a database of companies capable of hosting learners for mandatory on-the-job training.
• Ensure that host companies comply with SETA and other relevant requirements for hosting learners.
• Assist companies, where necessary, in meeting the requirements to qualify as approved workplaces.
• Ensure that learners achieve at least 80% of the prescribed training.
• Conduct visits to host companies to facilitate feedback sessions and implement improvements as needed.
• Assume overall responsibility for the management of the branch.