Why work here?

Our Vision:

Education for a better world for all.

We envision a world where every individual has access to transformative education, empowering them to contribute positively to a global society.

Our Mission:

Impacting lives through innovative education.

At MANCOSA, we commit to the highest standards of teaching and innovation, shaping the thought leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

Employee Value Proposition

What is important to us?

MANCOSA RISE Values

• Respect - We treat others the same as we would like to be treated
• Integrity - We always do the right thing
• Service - We are committed to providing service to all
• Excellence - We seek to excel in all that we do

Each of these values is integral to our mission and vision. They are not just words, but a commitment to upload the highest standards in everything we do, a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and driven by a shared purpose.

How do employees describe us as an employer?

•   Fulfilling, uplifting, vibrant
•   Driven, goal-directed
•   Innovative, progressive
•   Friendly, supportive, respectful
•   Professional, high quality standards

Strategic Direction

Our strategic direction for 2025 - 2029 is to drive the following:

• Academic Excellence
• Student Centric Transformation
• Sustainability

Brief History

MANCOSA is a private higher education institution registered in terms of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997 as amended). It was established in 1995 as a post-apartheid empowerment institution offering affordable and accessible management education primarily to persons previously denied access to postgraduate education.

During the past 30 years, MANCOSA has developed a large footprint across the Southern African Development Community and has accumulated extensive experience in meeting the educational needs of a wide range of students through the delivery of high-quality programmes through traditional distance learning.

Notwithstanding the many successes over the last three decades MANCOSA has been mindful of the various trends in higher education namely, the changing landscape of education, the way education is designed and presented, the way learning takes place, the role of the employer in signalling skills and attributes required for a changing world of work, the way education is quality managed, the impact of emerging and cost effective technology on education and the increasing discernment of students.

As an institution which constantly seeks to improve its education offering and to remain relevant MANCOSA has arranged meetings, brainstorming sessions, and focus groups with multiple stakeholders to examine its education impact, its teaching, learning and assessment strategy, feedback from students and evaluation of their experience, and a review of its operations.