Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE/AA
Level: Senior

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on critical thinking, Fourth Industrial Revolution, sustainable development and expert partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job description

The University of Johannesburg’s Business School is in its third year of existence and offers an innovative approach to business education. We are committed to delivering practical, usable knowledge that has an impact back at work. We have a clear focus, which is on facilitating growth across the economic spectrum inclusive of SMME and Entrepreneurship. By so doing, JBS will assist in stimulating employment opportunities in the South African economy. 
 
The JBS offers a stimulating and congenial work environment, cognisant of the socio-economic challenges of South Africa and the quest to move up to the cutting-edge of digital disruptions and transformation. If you are a critical thinker and you are up to the challenge of helping us grow the Business School, we would welcome your application.
 
Job Description:  

The Johannesburg Business School is actively recruiting for a Head of Quality, Strategic Planning and Internationalisation to join its dynamic team, who will report to the Dean, Johannesburg Business School.
 
He/she will direct and manage the academic standards / policy and quality promotion across the Johannesburg Business School, overseeing academic quality assurance and enhancement internal to UJ, but also externally to national quality assurance bodies and regional / international accreditation agencies for the attainment and maintenance of accreditation awards.
 
In support of this function, the incumbent will be required to manage all academic developments and curriculum mapping, programme and institutional reviews for JBS. The School’s approach to teaching and learning places students at the centre, and highlights JBS’ commitment to providing stimulating programmes of study based on creative approaches to learning and teaching that reflect innovation in curriculum design and delivery. The continuous improvement of the student experience is therefore central to the development of effective programmes, and to quality assurance and enhancement activity.
 
The post also requires taking the lead in developing and maintaining the academic and institutional strategic plans and reports for the business school, for quality monitoring and evaluation purposes. In addition, coupled to the internationalisation aspects of accreditation, the incumbent will assist the Dean and Academic Director in managing international relations for the JBS, establishing continental and global partnerships for the School across various areas of teaching and learning, research and intellectual pursuits for JBS academic faculty and students.

Responsibilities: 

The incumbent will broadly be responsible for the following four key portfolio areas at the JBS and responsibilities will include:
 
Quality assurance and enhancement (quality promotion)
  • Articulate a quality management portfolio / system for JBS which includes academic development oversight (both contact & online), national & international accreditation, ranking, international memberships and process oversight of strategic academic & institutional planning, data management & dashboard measurement mechanisms;
  • Ensure the development of fit for purpose JBS QA policies and procedures in alignment with UJ quality assurance and enhancement policies and strategic objectives, and monitor implementation and effectiveness of same;
  • Responsible for assisting the Dean with ensuring JBS compliance to UJ quality promotion and executive governance processes, and management of business school quality standards and best practise;
  • Manage quality processes associated with new qualification / programme validations and regular programmatic reviews;
  • Performance manage, develop and direct small teams of administrators in the execution and functionality of all areas of the portfolio.
 
International & regional accreditations Management

  • Map a regional and international accreditation plan seeking short, medium and long term achievements;
  • Serve as the point of contact and communication conduit with international quality assurance bodies as required such as the AABS, AMBA, EFMD and AACSB;
  • Maintain active affiliation, relationship management and membership oversight with targeted higher education / management education international bodies and interest groups/organisations;
  • Write, assimilate and compile high-level audit reports in preparation for self-audit processes;
  • Lead project management of regional and international audit visits and reviews;
  • Implement international accreditation systems within each business area at the JBS for the effective cross-pollination and integration of necessary standards and criteria;
  • Provide regular and timeous dashboard accreditation headline information to the Dean and Executive Committee to monitor and identify gaps that still require development;
  • Train and inform academic faculty and JBS business area staff on updated accreditation standards and criteria and assist in process mapping of such across the business school.
 
International and Continental Partnerships and Relationship Management (internal and external stakeholders)

  • Assist the Dean and members of the JBS Executive Committee to establish a solid South African and Pan-African footprint and leverage international 4IR partnerships;
  • Identify targeted local, continental and international academic institutions (universities, business schools, etc) membership organisations, government agencies, funding agencies/CSIs, corporate stakeholders, alumni stakeholders and civil society organisations in order to form strategic partnerships and linkages to further the School’s 4IR mission and imperatives;
  • Support the Dean and Executive Committee in forging significant partnerships and networks to leverage programme development, student and faculty/visiting lecturer exchanges, immersion programmes, coaching opportunities, funding initiatives and opportunities and advisory support;
  • Identify potential thought leaders and individuals for JBS to partner with to advance the digital transformation agenda;
  • In collaboration with the International division centrally located at UJ and the UJ Legal Department, conclude MOUs and MOAs and maintain JBS contractual records as required in support of the above mentioned partnerships and networks.
 
Strategic Academic and Institutional Planning (including mapping, monitoring and evaluation)

  • Devise and implement effective systems and workflow processes for the capturing, maintenance and synthesis of the JBS information management system;
  • Provide regular M&E dashboard headline reports to the Dean and Executive Committee regarding targets versus actual quantitative and qualitative data;
  • Map the institutional and academic strategic plans annually.

Minimum requirements

  • A Postgraduate qualification (minimum Honours, preferably Master’s degree).
  •  At least three to five years senior management experience, ideally within a higher education /business school landscape;
  •  At least five to seven years’ specific and relevant work experience in quality assurance and international accreditation management in a business school environment;
  • Strong knowledge base and awareness of the SA national tertiary/higher education regulatory frameworks and experience of committee servicing in this regard, as well as solid track record of academic developments/qualification accreditation processes.
 
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and network;
  • High level report writing and business communication skills essential;
  • High level operational competence and ability to work under pressure;
  • Ability to manage small teams of people with excellent delegation skills in a complex work environment, with tight deadlines;
  • Self-directed and autonomous high performing individual with ability to make decisions independently;
  • Excellent attention to detail whilst understanding the bigger picture and being able to communicate the same to senior staff and external stakeholders;
  • Flexibility, tenacity, resilience and assertiveness.

Recommendations:

  • An expert working knowledge in the application of international accreditation criteria for business schools is critical and non-negotiable.
  • In addition, incumbent will hold experiential expertise in higher education academic QA, institutional and academic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and demonstrated ability to establish strategic global partnerships within the broader management education / business school landscape.

ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits:   Alinah Molebatsi (011) 559 3885

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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