Manager III (Learning Technology) (P6) (Academic Development & Support: Centre for Academic Technologies)
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) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for academic technologies, ensuring alignment with the University’s teaching, learning, and digital transformation goals.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure the Moodle LMS complies with UJ policies and industry standards, maintaining comprehensive documentation and data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing learning technology team, fostering a collaborative environment and overseeing technology-related project planning and execution.
- Technology Oversight: Optimise the performance of the LMS in collaboration with hosting providers, integrate third-party tools, and evaluate new technologies to enhance the user experience.
- Support and Training: Provide expert guidance to staff and students, ensuring seamless support for academic technologies through training sessions and workshops.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with faculty, staff, and students to identify needs, align technology initiatives with institutional priorities, and communicate updates effectively.
Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum of 7 years' of experience managing learning technologies.
- At least 5 years' of experience in team leadership, including performance management.
- Expert knowledge of Moodle LMS and related learning technology, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and planning, learning analytics, data use for decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Moodle LMS and related technologies.
- Expertise in diagnosing and resolving Moodle issues.
- Strong skills in data interpretation and generating actionable insights.
- Proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and documentation.
Behavioural Attributes:
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams towards high performance.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to manage risks effectively.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
- Adaptability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Upholding ethical and professional standards in all practices.
- Experience in customer service.
- Broad knowledge of cloud hosting.
- Experience in facilitating training.
- Experience in rolling out software and technology in an educational environment.
- Familiarity with helpdesk systems
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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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.
