Job description

The purpose of the job is to provide leadership and management of the relevant Schools in a manner that positions Intec as a viable, compliant and high quality private provider of education.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Be responsible and accountable for developing and advancing the academic strategy and plans of the School in line with Intec and Educor Holdings(EH)  strategic plans and direction
• Be an active member of the Academic Board for Intec and contribute to the overall leadership and management of Intec
• Deputise for the Academic Manager when required
• Prepare periodic reports on School progress for EH Executive
• Develop and sustain appropriate structures for management, consultation, decision-making and communication with staff and students in the School and with other Schools in Intec.
• promote and represent the School both internally and externally
• Work collaboratively and cooperate fully with the academic department of EH

Teaching and Learning

• Ensure strict adherence to the academic policies and procedures of EH and Intec
• Research and propose new programmes in order to attract new students and markets
• Work with the Product Development Team at EH to develop new programmes
• Implement Experiential Learning in the School and develop industry partnerships to facilitate Work Integrated Learning placements
• Facilitate the regular review and enhancement or updating of existing curricula and study materials
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all academic activities
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies in matters affecting the School
• Implement strategies for ensuring and monitoring academic quality
• Oversee all student admissions to the School and ensure the maintenance of suitable records
• Manage student queries to ensure they are expeditiously resolved and that proactive strategies are in place to systematically reduce the number of queries or complaints concerning the School both in the short and long term
• Develop and implement regular  student satisfaction surveys to enhance teaching and learning strategies
• Appoint and manage external and internal examiners / assessors / moderators for assessment purposes
• Appoint and oversee part-time external lecturers
• Implement and manage Recognition of Prior Learning Practices – processes and policies within the areas of expertise
• Monitor and manage throughput and completion rates, implementing strategies for improving student success in the School
• Carry a personal workload of marking of assignments and examination papers

Research

• Foster a research environment for both staff and students

People Management

• Ensure that HR policies and procedures are implemented in relation to School staff
• Oversee the work of academic staff in the School
• Ensure that staff performance is managed appropriately and in a way that is consistent with the expectations of EH, and that fair workload allocation processes are in place
• Ensure all staff including part-time academic staff have access to the necessary support to enable them to contribute fully and develop their skills and experience
• Engender a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect both within and beyond the School
• Make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with other Schools in Intec and across EH more generally 
• Work collaboratively with other student services departments including assessments to ensure effective functioning of academic activities and a positive student experience

Financial Management

• Take responsibility for devolved budgets and comply with Educor Holdings financial regulations
• Manage School income and expenditure in order to promote financial sustainability
• Ensure that equipment/facilities under the School´s control are properly maintained and serviced as required

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards and put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement: such procedures will include teaching, research and management of all resources(human, financial and infrastructure)

Governance, risk and compliance

• Comply with governance, auditing, quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external
• Ensure that School records are maintained in accordance with the POPI Act and other legislation

Requirements

• Specialist knowledge in a core discipline in the School(if applicable)
• Knowledge of the  legal and regulatory framework applicable to the School and to Intec
• Ability to engage constructively with people at all levels
• Excellent communication skills(written and verbal)
• Good advocacy, ambassadorial and diplomatic skills
• Excellent delegation skills
• Flexibility  and  ability  to adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic environment

Posted on 16 Nov 14:58

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Lynn: 082 802 4441 (Advertising/Digital/Media)

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Job description

Our client has conducted research and evaluation studies for more than 75 clients, including government, corporates, international foundations and non-profit/non-governmental organisations in South Africa, the region and internationally. They provide innovative solutions and services to meet the needs of the development sector through the provision of technical assistance. It’s this purpose that unites us as a team. 

• Are you committed to social change and making a difference?
• Do you love to travel and promoting new travel/work destinations?
• Do you have strong communications, marketing and social media skills with excellent design ability and creativity?
• Can you use creative data visualization to translate data, research and evaluation findings into engaging, dynamic infographics?

If so, we want to hear from you!

This is an ideal position for a creative who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to producing high quality work with a strong attention to detail, and is able to switch positions on the fly and adapt to many different projects and deadlines. The right candidate will be forward thinking, talented in visual design, social media execution, and digital marketing, and solution-oriented.  This role primarily involves creating, updating, and implementing compelling design solutions and written content for the client brands, marketing both brands and contributing to strategic growth.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify new marketing and communications opportunities and devise strategies to ensure strong brand identity.
• Profile key projects (internships and purposeful travel tours and research and evaluation studies) and showcase how both companies employ best practice in being thought-leaders and innovators in their fields
• Implement and co-ordinate the day to day media, marketing and communications needs for both brands
• Support on design and production of marketing materials
• Produce powerful infographics and use data visualisation to make data more accessible and communicate research & evaluation findings
• Contribute to producing powerful proposals, presentations and reports through design and editing skills
• Draft case studies, narratives and articles and build relationships with travel bloggers and journalists
• Produce content and coordinate all key communication and marketing channels including websites, blogs, newsletters and social media channels with associated SEO monitoring and analytics
• Collaborate with teams and external partners on various projects and campaigns
• Ensure that  destinations are optimally marketed and contribute to the planning and launching of new destinations
• Contribute strategically and creatively to business growth and development

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in Design, Marketing, Media or Journalism
• Minimum of five years’ experience in this field, especially design and digital marketing
• Experience with designing and producing content, writing and editing especially for digital platforms
• Experience with editing including reports, photos and video editing
• Experience with conceptualising, designing and producing infographics and creative data visualisation
• Experience of working in the development sector, or passion for development and/or travel

Technical skills:

• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
• Tech savvy, strong digital skills and good SEO monitoring and Google Analytics skills
• Design creativity and ability, with very strong proficiency in InDesign is essential to this role
• A digital portfolio that showcases your digital and creative design skills
• Proficiency in Powtoon or other video editing platform an advantage
• Proficiency in WordPress an advantage

Values and attitudes:

• Enthusiasm and commitment to socio-economic development
• Skilled, highly motivated, dynamic self-starter
• Lover of travel, new destinations and a global thinker
• Creative at heart and a keen story-teller
• Strong organisational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritise, multi-task, meet deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and network on all levels
• Strong drive, desire and commitment to work with the client over time to build the brands with energy and creativity

This is a full-time, Cape Town-based position working in our Woodstock office.  Must be a South African citizen, or have a valid work permit.  Salary is market-related and we offer excellent rewards for the right person.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.

Application deadline: 19 November 2017

To be considered for this role please ensure you share with us:

• your CV, with three contactable references (employers or clients)
• a motivation letter sharing why you are an ideal fit for this position
• your current remuneration and desired remuneration
• one example of your written work (it could be a blog, an article, a strategy, etc)
• samples of your design work in pdf, or a link to an online portfolio

Posted on 14 Nov 12:18