Academic – Admissions and Selections

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.
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

Job 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

Job Type: 

Contract

Company Name: 

MANCOSA

Company Location: 

Application contact details

Contact Person: 

Tebogo Mabunda

Application Closing Date: 

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Send CV: 

[email protected]