Admissions and Selections Academic

Listing reference: manco_000278
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 October 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Admissions and Selections Academic ensures that the main objectives of the Admissions and Selections Department are met by selecting students based on regulation and the admission and selection criteria for the purposes of admission of prospective students, both nationally and internationally, and to advance the strategic objectives of MANCOSA.
Job description

Core Functions

Will be responsible for:
  • Update and maintain CAT structures
  • Interrogate departmental practices, policies and SOP for report compilation purposes
  • Review all applications for selection within the 4 hour turnaround time
  • Resolve selections queries and provide responses timeously
  • 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 1 year 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

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