COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHE) The South African Council on Higher Education (CHE) is an independent statutory body established by the Higher Education Act (Act No. 101 of 1997), and subsequently as the Quality Council for Higher Education in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act (Act No 67 of 2008). In terms of its mandates, it advises the Minister of Higher Education and Training on all higher education issues and is responsible for quality assurance and promotion through its Higher Education Quality Committee. Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following position: POSITION: DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL AUDITS DIRECTORATE: INSTITUTIONAL AUDITS TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE R1 222 639.00 – R1 278 497.00 PA The Institutional Audits Directorate is responsible for assessing and/or reviewing quality assurance systems and processes of South African higher education institutions
• Provide strategic direction to peer experts and contract staff working on quality assurance and institutional audit/review projects;
• Work cooperatively with the CEO and CHE Directors in systems development, policy development and implementation to fulfil the QA functions of the CHE; • Management, accounting and reporting as required on the annual performance planning, financial and human resources at the disposal of the Institutional Audits Directorate in line with relevant policies and prescripts; • Ensure effective and efficient systems (frameworks, policies, instruments and procedures) for the audit/review function; • Communicate and liaise with higher education institutions, quality councils, the Department of Higher Education and Training and other stakeholders, as necessary; • Account to the management and governance structures of the CHE and HEQC as required; • Any other reasonable and related tasks which may be assigned to the Director from time to time. The successful candidate should have: • A PhD in a relevant field plus extensive experience; • An understanding of the South African higher education system and the CHE’s place in it, including in-depth knowledge of higher education policy and practice; • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in one or more of the areas of: quality assurance, institutional audits, teaching, research or management in a higher education institution; • At least eight (8) years’ experience either in Higher Education, a science council or other knowledge related domain, a quality agency or council, or public service department with cognate responsibilities relevant to the position; • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior managerial role; • Sound knowledge of quality assurance generally; • Insight into teaching and learning in higher education and the transformational challenges that confront the sector; • Knowledge and experience of institutional audits, and acquaintance with international approaches and trends; • High level writing, analytical and presentational skills; • Ability to manage projects, facilitate workshops and speak in public; • An ability to direct the work of the Directorate proactively and efficiently; • Knowledge and experience of data management and data analysis, and advanced computer literacy skills; • A high ethical standard. Competencies (knowledge/skills/attributes): The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: Building the vision; conceptual and strategic thinking; Organisational commitment; Coaching and developing others; managing change; intellectual capacity management; monitoring, evaluation and compliance management; systems thinking; developing and maintaining relationships; provide accurate budgetary plans, monitor expenses; exercise good judgment in making decisions; planning and organising; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals and groups; ability to develop and maintain good work-related relationships; high level of professionalism and integrity. APPLICATION PROCEDURES To apply please submit a completed job application form available from the CHE website (www.che.ac.za/newsroom/vacancies). A CV and certified copies of qualifications, accompanied by a detailed motivation regarding your suitability for the position, indicating how you meet each of the stipulated requirements, must be submitted. The names and contact numbers of three work related referees should be also be provided. Applications not on the prescribed application form and/or submitted without the certified copies attached will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to Fempower Personnel, for attention Ms. Lebogang Madika; either via e-mail to che2@fempower.co.za; alternatively by fax to 086 602 3541; or hand delivered to 10 Girton Road, Parktown North, Johannesburg Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo psychometric tests and competency assessments to determine their suitability for employment, aside from an interview. Further details pertaining to conditions of service including remuneration are available from +27 12 349 3872 or email Mashiane.m@che.ac.za. The CHE is committed to employment equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore, people from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 30 August 2019 No late applications will be considered.
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