Admissions and Selections Academic
Listing reference: manco_000568
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 14 July 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering
undergraduate and postgraduate Education qualifications, has the following vacancy available:
Admissions and Selections Academic - Durban
Core Purpose
The Admissions and Selections Academic ensures that the main objectives of the Admissions Department are met,
which is to provide clear guidelines and regulations as prescribed by the regulatory bodies (CHE, DHET and SAQA)
for the recruitment, admission and selection of prospective students, both nationally and internationally, and to
advance the strategic objectives of MANCOSA.
Job description
Core Functions
Will be responsible for:
Receiving application queries from all regions, including Honoris Education Network and SADC regions,
resolve queries and provide responses
Ensuring that assigned applications are reviewed as per the Admissions and Selections SOP, Checklist and
Policy
Ensuring that Management Information System applications are reviewed as per the Admissions and
Selections SOP, Checklist and Policy
Reviewing applications for candidates who are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), alternate
programmes and the awarding of credit exemptions
Ensuring RPL statistics do not go above 10%
Conduct training on the rules and procedures related to Admissions and Selections
Develop specific and quality PPT presentations for training
Fulfilling any other reasonable request from Management
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
A Master’s degree (or studying towards a Master’s degree)
Experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience in an Academic, deadline driven and process orientated role
Skills and Competencies
Consulting and engaging with appropriate stakeholders
Statistical efficiency
Excellent communication and writing skills
Understand regulatory body requirements (e.g. SAQA, DHET and CHE) within the Higher Education landscape
Advanced research skills
Academic and curriculum knowledge
Proficient in MS Office
Planning, organising and negotiating skills
Integrity and honesty
Detail oriented
Creative and innovative
Ability to work under pressure
Additional Requirements:
Will be required to work overtime
Will be required to work weekends
