Quality Assurance Officer (AD07)

Brief Description

Key Responsibilities Include The Following:

• Support Schools and Faculties in planning and coordinating programme reviews, integrating them with quinquennial quality reviews (QQRs).
• Guide and facilitate periodic reviews of schools and support structures to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with QAPO teams to ensure quality assurance in academic programme development and review processes.
• Contribute to the refinement of programme review and QQR guidelines in response to evolving higher education policies.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on academic quality assurance and enhancement matters.
• Serve on university and external committees relevant to quality assurance.
• Keep abreast of national and international trends that could inform academic planning and quality assurance in the university.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (a Doctoral qualification is an advantage).
• At least five years of experience in higher education, with direct involvement in quality assurance and enhancement, curriculum development, or academic planning.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with meticulous attention to detail.
• High proficiency in computer literacy and data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of higher education regulatory frameworks, including the CHE, DHET, and SAQA.