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.
With 13 campuses across South Africa and over 90 on-campus and distance programmes to choose from...
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Lecturing
- Lecture on programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant
- Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery
Lecturer Development and Support
- Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations
Student Development & Support
- Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students
- Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required
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 Emeris achieving its annual research output targets
Competencies Required:
- Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
- Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
- Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance
- Passion for Customer Service
- Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
Minimum Education Requirements:
- A Masters Degree specialising in a relevant Psychology field
- Registered with the HPCSA
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years industry and/or academia
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- Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
- The IIE Emeris, Pretoria Campus has a vacancy/ vacancies for Lecturer: Interior Design
- English
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 Qualification Requirements:
- BA Honours in Interior Design (NQF 8)
- BSc Honours in Interior Architecture (NQF 8)
- MTech in Interior Design (NQF 9)
- MA in Interior Design (NQF 9)
- M (Int) Prof (NQF 9)
- M (Int) by research (NQF 9)
- MTech in Architecture (NQF 9)
- M (Arch) Prof (NQF 9)
- MA in Design (UJ- Interior design specialization) (NQF 9)
- PhD (Architecture) (NQF 10)
- PhD (Interior Architecture) (NQF 10)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQF level 8) with an undergraduate qualification in the field of Interior design/architecture or Architecture.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Interior design/interior architecture/Architecture studio experience
- Recommended: Lecturing experience
- Portfolio required to show example of work
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Key Performance Areas:
- Prepare for lectures based on provided content. Supplement content with own expertise. Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback. Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed. Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback. Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.
Job Purpose:
- Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
At least one of the following qualifications:
- BA Honours in Interior Design (NQF 8)
- BSc Honours in Interior Architecture (NQF 8)
- MTech in Interior Design (NQF 9)
- MA in Interior Design (NQF 9)
- M (Int) Prof (NQF 9)
- M (Int) by research (NQF 9)
- MTech in Architecture (NQF 9)
- M (Arch) Prof (NQF 9)
- MA in Design (UJ- Interior design specialization) (NQF 9)
- PhD (Architecture) (NQF 10)
- PhD (Interior Architecture) (NQF 10)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQF level 8) with an undergraduate qualification in the field of Interior design/architecture or Architecture.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Interior design/interior architecture/Architecture studio experience
- Lecturing experience, Software experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit
- Portfolio required to show example of work
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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 Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of a BEd Hons degree with specialization in Intermediate Phase
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- School teaching experience in component subjects is required. Ideally, lecturing experience at tertiary level.
Minimum qualification:
- A minimum of a B.Ed. Honour's degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Education (at NQF level 8)/ Humanities/Arts/Sciences/Social Sciences Honours degree (at NQF level 8)
And:
- The undergraduate or postgraduate qualification must include a module on Teaching and Learning/Pedagogy.
And:
- The undergraduate qualification or postgraduate qualification must include component subjects to at least NQF level 6 (usually the 2nd year of study)
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Campus reception and Switchboard duties
- Create an organised front office environment system (orderly systems, clean, professional and neat).
- Receives and welcomes prospective and current students, parents and guests by greeting and directing them appropriately.
- Builds relationships with students and parents through professional interaction.
- Operates the switchboard by receiving and directing calls promptly , professionally and efficiently and gathers the relevant information(i.e. reason for the call) from the caller to ensure that calls are directed to the appropriate staff member.
- Takes detailed messages when staff members are not available and delivers these messages timeously to the appropriate individuals.
- Deals with queries from students and directs them to the correct departments.
- Assists with intercom instructions.
- Organises the flyers and fact sheets at Reception in a neat and orderly manner and support the Marketing Assistant/s in ensuring that the waiting area and interview rooms are neat and tidy.
General Administrative Support Ad Hoc Duties
- Provides administrative support to various departments as and when required.
- Responsible for preparing, tracking and receiving of campus courier parcels, post and deliveries and notifying the relevant staff member/s promptly regarding collection or delivery updates.
- Receives deliveries for the National office (campus specific) and campus staff and ensures that they are collected or handed to the appropriate individual timeously.
- Supports the Marketing Assistant/s in booking appointments for the Full Time Student Recruitment team and assists with managing their dairies accordingly if required (campus specific).
- Assists with campus events and any ad hoc campus duties as and when required.
Competencies Required:
- Advanced communication- verbal
- Switchboard
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Ability to multitask
- Organisational
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-2 years Reception experience
Additional Requirements:
- Applicant must have reliable transport.
- Applicant must be willing to work flexible hours and on weekends.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Project Co-ordinator – will report to the Campus Head.
- Responsibilities include contracting and payroll processing, travel booking and coordination and administrative Support. Proficiency in Excel and MS Outlook, as well as being detail-oriented and having excellent writing and communication skills, are essential.
Administrative Support
- Manages and updates the Senior Campus Head’s calendar.
- Drafts and distributes relevant correspondence.
- Arranges and co-ordinates meetings.
- Compiles and edits presentations.
- Creates a filing system, and files and manages all documents in the office.
- Receives calls and visitors and notifies the relevant person of their arrival.
- Manages and updates documentation across relevant systems.
- Supports the Senior Campus Head in the co-ordination and planning of various events.
- Arranges all meals, coffee, tea water for the Senior Campus Head and visitors.
- Deals with customer complaints, conducting fact checks with the relevant parties and providing the Campus Head with a report/update on the issue.
- Provides personal support as needed to assist the Campus Head.
Report Collation
- Draws and distributes relevant reports as requested.
- Co-ordinates data and collation of various reports.
- Compiles all IIE 0015 documentation on request of the Campus Head.
- Keeps Accurate record of all correspondence and cases.
Project Co-ordination
- Provides project co-ordination support to the Senior Campus Head.
- Receives details of required projects, scopes out the approach and co-ordinates the project from beginning to end.
- Coordinate activities of the SMT on instruction of the Senior Campus Head.
- Arrange all Campus events/year end function etc of the Campus Head.
Competencies / Skills required:
- High level Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work independently.
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualification Requirement:
- Minimum of a 3 Year Diploma (NQF Level 6)
- Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) preferably in Administration is advantageous
Minimum Work Experience Requirement:
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in Project Co-ordination or in a Supportive Administrative Assistant role, Project Management is advantageous.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Collections/Handover
- Collections on outstanding accounts as per assigned ageing.
- Following protocol in line with Standard Operating Procedures when dealing with different aging buckets.
- Receiving inbound calls/ ensuring outbound quality call quota is reached daily/weekly/monthly.
- Meeting monthly collection targets and reducing portfolio risk.
- Ensure that all payment plans are adhered to.
- Escalation and assistance of account related queries (Billing/statements/Payments).
- Ensure all debit order returns are dealt with immediately and account payers are contacted to settle arrears and informed of rejection fee. First priority is to re-activate rejected debit order.
- Ensure follow-ups are done on PTP's (Promise to pay) made on specific dates.
- Manage holds on all accounts (current to be removed/arrears to be added).
- Ensure suspensions/Handover list are sent to CSCC/NSCC first to be checked before sign-off. Prepare handover pack in accordance with check-list and send to CSCC/NSCC for approval and upload.
- E-mails/Letters on overdue accounts must be sent at the appropriate time and in accordance with ageing bucket.
- Detailed notes to be inserted on Excalibur for each account monthly as per assigned Age. Relevant contact information and debit order details if applicable must be confirmed and updated.
Administrations/Customer Service
- Prepare documents for adjustments/refunds/transfers/Bursaries/ payment plan changes for approval by Campus Senior Credit Controller/Natinal Senior Credit Controller and action once approved.
- Accurate processing of unallocated payments.
- Work closely with the admissions team by preparing pro rata calculations on cancellations.
- Credit balance investigations and updating status/notes on portal.
- Assisting with administration functions as and when required.
- Handle account payer/student queries or complaints and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives.
- Assisting and dealing with queries via FreshDesk (VC Assist) and walk-ins.
- Build sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders through open and interactive communication in-order to resolve outstanding account queries.
- Handle account payer/student queries or compliants and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives.
Quality Management & Reporting
- This will include the evaluation of all other KPA (Key Performance Area).
- Items such as quality of work, deadlines met, and query handling will be checked.
- Quality of e-mails, calls and letters sent will also be evaluated.
- Quality of notes and information saved in Excalibur.
- Reports and documents prepared and sent to CSCC/NSCC.
Competencies required:
- Knowledge of Full Function Credit Control.
- Knowledge of Accounts Receivables/Debit Orders /Bank Statements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external departments.
- Good Interpersonal skills/Customer Service driven.
- Analytical and Problem solving skills.
- Sound numerical skills.
- Best suited to a friendly, organised person who works accurately and is able to handle pressure.
- Honest, trustworthy and ethical.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to produce basic reports using Microsoft Office.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of Matric, Credit Management / Bookkeeping /Financial qualification advantageous.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years credit control experience.
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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:
- A 3 year diploma in Information Systems/Information Technology/Computing.
- Alternatively, a 3 year diploma in similarly related fields with web programming or a similarly related field to the third year level.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Lecturing experience in web programming.
- Work experience as a Web Developer/Web Programmer or Software Development.
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Key Performance Areas :
- 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 Qualification Requirements:
- Masters in IT.
- Alternatively, an NQF 9 qualification that includes IT topics.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Lecturing experience in databases and/or programming.
- Work experience as a Software Developer/Application Developer or Mobile Programmer.
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Key Performance Areas :
- 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 Qualification Requirements:
- Master's in IT
- Alternatively, an NQF9 qualification that includes IT topics.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Lecturing experience in general IT topics.
- Work experience in an IT field.
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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 Qualification Requirements:
- Ideal: Honours degree in Brand Management/ Brand Strategy/ Strategic Marketing/ International Marketing/ - with Management in 1st to 3rd year of undergrad qualification, and financial management or accounting in 1st and 2nd year of undergrad qualification.
- Alternatively: Honours degree in a Business-related field (e.g. Business Strategy/ Business Leadership/ International Business/ Entrepreneurship/ Business Management/Economics) with Brand Management or Marketing Management in 1st - 3rd Year of undergrad degree.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Work/Industry experience in Emerging and Developing Markets and Emerging and Developing Market Strategy, International Marketing.
- Lecturing experience in the field of Emerging and Developing Markets or Emerging and Developing Market Strategy.
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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 Qualification Requirements:
- Ideal: An Honours degree in Information Systems/ Computer Science with Game Development modules
- Alternatively: An Honours degree in similarly related fields with programming or a similarly related field to the third-year level and gaming experience.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Lecturing experience in programming with gaming experience
- Work experience as a software developer/ application developer/ game developer
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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 Qualification Requirements:
- Ideal: An Honours degree in Digital Marketing.
- Alternatively: An Honours degree in Marketing, Branding or any other Business related field with Information Technology or Information Technology Management completed up to a second-year level.
OR
- An Honours degree in Information Technology with Marketing, Branding or Business Management completed up to a second-year level.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Lecturing experience in web programming or digital marketing
- Work experience as a digital marketer or web developer
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing and Tracking Assessment Printing
- Responsible for the steps in the assessment process from point of the Assessment Printing Tracking System (APTS) capturing to receiving crates from Colourtech.
- Responsible for ensuring that correct orders are placed and fulfilled as per the Assessment Printing Tracking System (APTS).
- Responsible for ensuring that actual student numbers are updated in the Assessment Printing Tracking System (APTS).
- Ensure that the student numbers, venue and Invigilator details have been inserted into the Assessment Printing Tracking System (APTS) as per the batching timeline to allow for prepacked assessments being delivered in the Colourtech batches.
- Responsible for checking the crate contents when they arrive from Colourtech to ensure that all the assessments have been packed and grouped as requested on the Assessment Printing Tracking System (APTS).
- Informing national office that the centre has completed the Assessment Printing Tracking System (APTS) inserts and batch checks and of any discrepancies in the batch and crate checking process.
- Ensure that the crates and locks are returned to Colourtech timeously after the batch has been checked.
Invigilator Recruitment and Management
- Assists with Invigilator training.
- Co-ordinates the booking of Invigilators.
- Assist with Invigilating when required.
- Responsible for reconciling the Invigilator reports pre and post assessment.
- Logging assessments in and out with Invigilators.
Pre-Assessment Logistics-Initial and Replacement Assessment
- Manages all aspects of preparation for upcoming assessments.
- Informs students when Programme Assessment Schedule is uploaded and available.
- Ensures the assessments and memos are stored securely in the campus academic safe at all times.
- Responsible for the preparation of all assessment documentation.
- Pre-assessment logistics need to accommodate concession applications.
- Liaising with the IT department regarding IT assessment set up and preloads which may be required for practical assessments.
- Manages all assessments being written on campus.
- Reconcile scripts at the end of each assessment and hands over to the Results Centre for the marking, results capture and moderation process.
- Ensure all assessment documentation above is up to date at all times and compliant with all assessment and audit processes.
- Reconciliation of the Invigilator’s report that summarises all the necessary and that is batched with the scripts for delivery to the lecturer for marking. Any discrepancies must be noted on the Invigilator report and investigated.
- Management of all aspects of different location approvals.
- Management of Online Centre student assessments and scripts.
Non-exam Condition Assessment Processing
- Responsible for the set-up of student groups and deadlines on SafeAssign and Turnitin as per the Programme Assessment Schedules (PAS).
- Responsible for the collection of the assignments from the assignment submission point on campus.
- Reconciliation of assignment submission , signing sheet and identifying assignments not submitted through the online plagiarism detection software & handing over to the Results Centre.
- The Assessment Centre is responsible for collecting, collating, grouping and handover to the Results Centre.
- Manage late assignments in accordance with the Assessment Strategy and Policy.
Exam Condition Assessment Escalations
- The Assessment Centre facilitates the resolution of any escalations that may occur during the writing of an exam that relate to the exam paper in particular.
- Raising queries with Programme Operations Manager (POM) when assessments are running. The Assessment Centre receives communication in respect of the Central Academic Team (CAT) decision and is responsible for communicating in turn to all students at the various venues in which the assessment is being conducted. If escalations cannot be remedied on site during the assessment this could result in a post assessment remedy by way of a rewrite or a mark adjustment.
- Communicating query resolution to respective different location and alternate venue Invigilators.
- Manages the escorting of students to the bathroom during assessments.
- Deals with any issues/queries that Invigilators may raise during assessments.
Team Support General
- Responsible for ensuring all students notes are captured in the System for Academic Management.
- An incident report must be completed for any action which results in non compliance in the Assessment Centre for approval on the way forward. (For Action Now (FAN) Report)
- The Assessment Centre is a secure centre and access in and out of the centre must be logged.
- Assisting with campus specific projects/events (Graduation, Open Day etc.)
- Focus group sessions to reflect on the systems of the centre.
Competencies Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of and passion for customer service
- Assertiveness and dynamism
- Proficient on MS Excel and MS Word
- High level of accuracy required in both typing and data capturing
- Excellent organizational and administration skills
- Best suited to a systematic person with an eye for detail
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of a Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5). National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or above advantageous.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in administration. Experience within a tertiary environment preferable.
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Key Performance Areas:
- Prepare for lectures based on provided content. Supplement content with own expertise. Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback. Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed. Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback. Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.
Job Purpose:
- Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Ideal:
- Advanced Diploma or Honours Degree in Digital Design, Multimedia Design, Digital Arts, or Motion Design and Animation
Alternatively:
- Advanced Diploma or Honours Degree in Digital Design, Multimedia Design, Digital Arts, or Motion Design and Animation, OR
- Undergraduate qualification in a relevant design field, and an NQF 7 or higher qualification in Higher Education, OR
- Advanced Diploma or Honours Degree in Graphic- or Information Design or Film Arts with at least 3 years' experience as a Motion designer in a design studio or advertising agency.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Lecturing
- Lecture on programmes across various modes of delivery where relevant
- Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessment scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery
Lecturer Development and Support
- Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one-on-one consultations
Student Development & Support
- Championing/leading and managing academic development and support for a specific programme and its students
- Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required
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 Varsity College achieving its annual research output targets
- Supervising undergraduate research reports
Competencies Required:
- Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
- Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
- Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality and performance
- Passion for Customer Service
- Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
- Must display team work skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and conduct themselves with honesty and integrity
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Master of Law (LLM)
- Preferably an admitted attorney/advocate or in possession of any relevant legal professional title
- Proven track record of academic publications is an advantage.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of lecturing experience (on law qualifications)
- Minimum of 3 years industry experience
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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 Qualification Requirements:
- Honours/Masters/Doctorate (NQF level 8, 9 or 10) in Interior Design Interior Architecture, or Architecture, coupled with an MBA or over three years of entrepreneurial experience (owning and operating a design business/studio).
Or
- Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree at NQF level 8, Master’s degree at NQF level 9 in Design Management or Leadership, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing.
Minimum Work Experience Requirements:
- Lecturing Experience: Proficiency in teaching general, contemporary, and/or strategic management, entrepreneurship and small business management.
- Work Experience: Proven track record as a general or strategic manager, entrepreneur, or marketing manager.
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Key Performance Areas:
- Prepare for lectures based on provided content. Supplement content with own expertise. Deliver assigned modules to the stated outcomes and contracted hours. Mark student assessments and provide constructive feedback. Support student academic success by implementing workshops where needed. Perform academic admin, such as capturing assessment marks and reporting on student success. Provide content feedback. Engage with professional development opportunities and attend initial training sessions.
Job Purpose:
- Lecture based on provided content, ensure students are guided and supported in their learning. Mark student submissions and engage with campus teaching and learning
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Ideal:
- NQF 8 qualification or higher in Motion Design, Digital Design or Multimedia and a portfolio demonstrating expertise in 2D and 3D animation software and Unreal Engine.
Alternative:
- An NQF 8 qualification or higher in a related field such as Animation, Game Design, Digital Arts or Film Studies PLUS a portfolio demonstrating expertise in 2D and 3D animation software and Unreal Engine.
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. Min 1 year work experience using 3D software is required
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Overall Purpose of the Job:
- Psychometrist / Educational Psychologist is responsible for providing accessible and reasonable accommodations and recommendations through psychometric assessment, skills-based Psycho-educational workshops, and interventions. Through the enhancement of student experience, the Psychometrist / Educational Psychologist aim to provide holistic support, transformation, and the removal of barriers to promote equity, acceptance, respect, participation, and success of all students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Intake and Psychometric Assessments
- Conducts assessments to support educational adjustments and educational services in support of learning and development. Assessments may comprise of cognitive abilities, intellectual abilities, personality and development status, career abilities and interest associated with learning and development.
- Evaluates and responds to student needs during intake and psychometric assessments, manages student behaviour during assessments and controls the testing environment to ensure validity of results.
- Ensuring psychological and neuropsychological scores are measured according to normative standards and clinical protocols using relevant statistical software packages.
- Actively participates in continuous professional development and remains up to date with empirical research to establish best practices for collaborating on the design and enhancement of high-quality and equitable student support services.
- Develop collaborative partnerships and engage with internal stakeholders to identify intake and assessment requirements in ensuring holistic support for students with learning, physical, psychological, and psychosocial barriers.
- Provide support to internal stakeholders to identify and manage assessment accommodation queries / applications.
- Identifies and evaluates students’ psychosocial and socioeconomic needs as they pertain to learning, physical, psychological, and psychosocial barriers.
- Ensure security of psychometric assessments batteries, test results, data collection protocol are maintained and adhered to, according to the HPCSA confidentiality standards.
- Ensure good practice in the use of psychometric tests, including test selection, test administration, scoring of tests, interpretation of test scores and accurate reporting of test results and providing feedback.
- Consult and engage with the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist on assessment accommodation applications, approvals, and feedback.
Individualized Educational Plans
- Development, monitoring, and evaluation of individualised educational plans tailored to the holistic support and development of students.
- Engage with various internal stakeholders (academic support staff and lecturers) and, when necessary, parents to ensure an effective and personalised support plan is in place for students with learning, physical, psychological, and psychosocial barriers.
- Advocate students’ needs by ensuring they have access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Identify, understand, and promote resilience and well-being of all students in their interactions with others in a range of contexts that support learning and development over the lifespan.
Tailored Interventions, Marketing and Awareness
- Develop and conduct psychoeducational skill-based workshops for internal stakeholders and students.
- Administer workshops tailored to the needs of the students on topics, including time management, study skills and soft-skills training for employment readiness.
- Implement workshops and training for internal stakeholders on topics, including assessment accommodations process and procedures, neurodevelopmental disorders/emotional regulation, and inclusive education.
- Promotion of communication collateral (workshops, campaigns, posters, and training) to ensure that all internal stakeholders and students are informed and cognizant of difficulties or challenges individuals may encounter / experience.
Holistic Student Support
- Develop and implement a holistic, multi-disciplinary student support system that ensures diverse, blended, and tailored assistance to address the individual needs of students.
- Design and implement student support strategies that incorporate the entire student life cycle, from broadening access to quality and affordable education, through articulation opportunities, to guiding future career prospects.
- Encourage and provide opportunities for students to actively participate and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment, while ensuring their actions align with the principles of access, redress, equity, and inclusion.
- Develop and conduct workshops with internal campus stakeholders to provide holistic student support, ensuring stakeholders are upskilled and equipped to assist and support differently-abled students both in and beyond the classroom environment.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic support approach to diversity, inclusion, access, and respect.
- Assist and ensure internal stakeholders effectively manage complex cases towards a holistic support intervention.
Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting
- Manage, monitor, and ensure timeous response to all assessment accommodations applications on the Assist platform.
- Submit a detailed monthly report to the campus internal stakeholders (Head: Student Experience, Campus Head, Campus Deputy Head, Head; Academic) and the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, outlining the common themes, assessments, awareness campaigns and skill-based workshops.
- Ensure student records, notes and comments are updated on the Student Information Management System.
- Refer clients appropriately to professionals in a range of contexts that include health, education, and social development.
- Provide Ad Hoc reports, when necessary and when required by Advtech and the institution.
- Ensure students and internal stakeholders are kept informed of assessment accommodation outcomes.
Competencies / Skills required:
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaboration skills
- Organizational and planning
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
Minimum Qualification Requirement:
- Bachelor of Psychology (Bpsych) degree (Psychometry) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Psychometrist in Independent Practice.
- A master’s degree in educational psychology, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist in Independent Practice will be advantageous.
Minimum Work Experience Requirement:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in inclusive education, psychometric assessments, individualised support and/or student support and/or student services preferably within a tertiary environment.
- 4 years’ experience in psychosocial assessments and psychoeducational skill-based workshops will be advantageous.
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