Programme Manager: DPhil in Digital Transformation (P8) (Johannesburg Business School)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”. The Johannesburg Business School (JBS) has embraced the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and repositioned itself to equip current and future leaders to deal with the digital transformation resonating throughout the world. The digital revolution encompasses shifts in the mind-sets and paradigms, and change management will be imperative as there is a blurring between the disciples of leadership, engineering and the creative arts globally. JBS is therefore established as a digital business school situated within a globally competitive university ready to address societal developmental needs.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Collaborate with the senior management (the Dean and the Head of the DPhil) to oversee an effective end-to-end operational delivery of the DPhil, including ensuring compliance with academic regulations and accreditation requirements
- Ensure the efficient and timeous scheduling (production of timetables) and communication thereof of ALL aspects of the programme. (Ensure the timeous dissemination of information to students of important events, e.g., changes to the timetables, venues, etc.)
- Liaise with Lead Academics and other lecturers to ensure module pack material is appropriate and, and uploaded to the LMS on time.
- Suggest continuous improvement measures based on information sources such as student feedback, and implement approved measures in consultation with internal reporting structures.
- Ensure that the programme adheres to all governance and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, policies governing student recruitment and selection, programme management, faculty administration, assessment policies and graduation processes.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with preferable specialisation in Social Sciences, Psychology or Business Management, or any other relevant qualification (NQF 7) or equivalent.
- At least five years’ work experience in a professional services environment, preferably in adult learning, consulting, or hospitality and events management.
- Experience in academic administration (preferable), alternatively, general experience in attention to detail administration, project management and coordination.
- Understanding of the higher education sector.
- Experience using a Learner Management System (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), preferably BlackBoard.
- Experience in academic administration (preferable), alternatively, general experience in attention to detail administration, project management and coordination.
- Advanced MS Office skills.
- Understanding of adult learning principles with programme delivery experience.
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.
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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.
