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Manager: Education Specialist

Optimi Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria Full-day Full-time

Description:

Optimi has an opportunity available in our academic development team for a dynamic, results-driven Manager: Education Specialist to lead our academic development team.. You must be passionate about educational excellence, quality assurance, student success, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Essential)
  • Honours or Master’s degree (Preferred)
  • 6 years’ experience, specifically in:
    • Accreditation processes involving the three quality councils, SETAs, and the DHET
    • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment products
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Moodle or other learning management systems (Advantageous)
  • Fluent in English with excellent written communication skills


DUTIES

  • Drive continuous development and review of academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning™
  • Develop detailed student journey maps to enhance students’ success and progression.
  • Embed educational innovation in new qualifications and curriculum reviews.
  • Lead with creativity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Educational Specialists and Assessment teams.
  • Actively contribute to academic committees and maintain strong internal collaboration across departments.
  • Report effectively to the Head: Academics and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee the design, development, and review of qualifications, courses, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with the Accreditation and QA teams to maintain and secure accreditations.
  • Supervise the qualification process, ensuring students meet academic standards.
  • Ensure assessments are aligned with the curriculum and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead by example with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Foster an environment where individuals feel valued and motivated.
  • Guide the team in following procedures, managing tasks effectively, and achieving output targets.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

Optimi has an opportunity available in our academic development team for a dynamic, results-driven Manager: Education Specialist to lead our academic development team.. You must be passionate about educational excellence, quality assurance, student success, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Essential)
  • Honours or Master’s degree (Preferred)
  • 6 years’ experience, specifically in:
    • Accreditation processes involving the three quality councils, SETAs, and the DHET
    • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment products
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Moodle or other learning management systems (Advantageous)
  • Fluent in English with excellent written communication skills


DUTIES

  • Drive continuous development and review of academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning™
  • Develop detailed student journey maps to enhance students’ success and progression.
  • Embed educational innovation in new qualifications and curriculum reviews.
  • Lead with creativity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Educational Specialists and Assessment teams.
  • Actively contribute to academic committees and maintain strong internal collaboration across departments.
  • Report effectively to the Head: Academics and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee the design, development, and review of qualifications, courses, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with the Accreditation and QA teams to maintain and secure accreditations.
  • Supervise the qualification process, ensuring students meet academic standards.
  • Ensure assessments are aligned with the curriculum and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead by example with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Foster an environment where individuals feel valued and motivated.
  • Guide the team in following procedures, managing tasks effectively, and achieving output targets.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Optimi has an opportunity available in our academic development team for a dynamic, results-driven Manager: Education Specialist to lead our academic development team.. You must be passionate about educational excellence, quality assurance, student success, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Essential)
  • Honours or Master’s degree (Preferred)
  • 6 years’ experience, specifically in:
    • Accreditation processes involving the three quality councils, SETAs, and the DHET
    • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment products
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Moodle or other learning management systems (Advantageous)
  • Fluent in English with excellent written communication skills


DUTIES

  • Drive continuous development and review of academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning™
  • Develop detailed student journey maps to enhance students’ success and progression.
  • Embed educational innovation in new qualifications and curriculum reviews.
  • Lead with creativity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Educational Specialists and Assessment teams.
  • Actively contribute to academic committees and maintain strong internal collaboration across departments.
  • Report effectively to the Head: Academics and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee the design, development, and review of qualifications, courses, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with the Accreditation and QA teams to maintain and secure accreditations.
  • Supervise the qualification process, ensuring students meet academic standards.
  • Ensure assessments are aligned with the curriculum and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead by example with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Foster an environment where individuals feel valued and motivated.
  • Guide the team in following procedures, managing tasks effectively, and achieving output targets.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Essential)
  • Honours or Master’s degree (Preferred)
  • 6 years’ experience, specifically in:
    • Accreditation processes involving the three quality councils, SETAs, and the DHET
    • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment products
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Moodle or other learning management systems (Advantageous)
  • Fluent in English with excellent written communication skills
  • Accreditation processes involving the three quality councils, SETAs, and the DHET
  • Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment products
  • Drive continuous development and review of academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning™
  • Develop detailed student journey maps to enhance students’ success and progression.
  • Embed educational innovation in new qualifications and curriculum reviews.
  • Lead with creativity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Educational Specialists and Assessment teams.
  • Actively contribute to academic committees and maintain strong internal collaboration across departments.
  • Report effectively to the Head: Academics and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee the design, development, and review of qualifications, courses, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with the Accreditation and QA teams to maintain and secure accreditations.
  • Supervise the qualification process, ensuring students meet academic standards.
  • Ensure assessments are aligned with the curriculum and accreditation requirements.
  • Lead by example with high emotional intelligence (EQ).
  • Foster an environment where individuals feel valued and motivated.
  • Guide the team in following procedures, managing tasks effectively, and achieving output targets.
06 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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