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, as amended). As the Quality Council for Higher Education in terms of the National Qualifications Framework Act (NQF Act No. 67 of 2008, as amended), it advises the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation on all higher education matters and is responsible for quality assurance and promotion through the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC). The Management of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) portfolio seeks to mainstream the Quality Council functions, as outlined in the NQF Act, into the core work programmes of the CHE. The portfolio is therefore responsible for the further development and management of the HEQSF; developing policies, guidelines and frameworks that seek to guide and facilitate the effective implementation of the HEQSF; contribute to the development of qualification standards for HEQSF qualifications; HEQSF data management; liaising with external stakeholders such as the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Department of Higher Education and Training and professional bodies on qualification framework matters; and coordinating the involvement of the CHE in national and international activities associated with qualification frameworks. Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following position: Director: Management of the HEQSF Total Cost of Employment Package: R 1 222 639.00 - R1 340 580.00 per annum The CHE seeks a person with appropriate experience and expertise to be appointed to this position. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
▪ Developing and maintaining a comprehensive database for all accredited and registered HEQSF-aligned higher education qualifications offered by institutions, the associated educational programmes, student enrolments and achievements, and for uploading required information to the National Learner Records Database.
▪ Preparing budget bids for all projects and activities within the portfolio annually, following the budgeting guidelines, processes, and procedures of the organisation. ▪ Managing finances and assets allocated to the portfolio in accordance with the relevant policies, processes, and procedures. ▪ Managing human resources attached to the portfolio in accordance with the relevant policies, processes, and procedures. ▪ Actively participating in the processes of strategic and annual performance planning, and in the implementation of the strategic and annual performance plans of the organisation, as part of the CHE Management collective. ▪ Serving in internal management structures and contributing towards creating and maintaining an organisational climate that is conductive to operational excellence. ▪ Representing the CHE at relevant national and international forums. ▪ Engaging and liaising with stakeholders in a manner that promotes and enhances the implementation of the HEQSF. ▪ Performing other duties as would be assigned from time-to-time by the Chief Executive Officer.
Minimum requirements ▪ Doctoral degree from a recognised higher education institution. ▪ In-depth knowledge and understanding of the post-school education and training (PSET) system and the important role that the CHE plays in it. ▪ Knowledge of qualification frameworks, and high-level understanding of the National Qualification Framework (NQF) in general, and the HEQSF in particular. ▪ Eight (8) years’ demonstrable experience in at least two (2) of the following: a) curriculum development and/or review. b) preparing or evaluating institutional applications for the accreditation of programmes. c) aligning programmes to the HEQSF at institutional or at national level. d) evaluating programmes for the CHE. e) involvement in quality assurance activities at institutional level or national level. f) involvement in national CHE-led quality assurance activities. g) involvement in programmes of regional and/or international quality assurance networks. h) involvement in quality assurance and/or qualification framework work of professional bodies. i) Data systems planning and data management. • Six (6) years demonstrable management experience acquired in a higher education environment and/or a qualifications framework environment, three (3) years of which should be at middle management level. • High level academic writing, analytical and presentation skills. • Demonstrable track record of organising intellectual engagement events such as conferences, workshops, and seminars. • Good understanding of the higher education policy and legislative frameworks. • Good understanding of the roles of professional bodies in the post-school education and training (PSET) system. • Excellent project and operational management skills. ▪ Proficiency in computer skills, including the use of statistical data analysis packages. ▪ Financial and human resource management experience. Competencies ▪ Budgeting, budget control and financial management. ▪ Capacity development. ▪ Conceptual thinking. ▪ Events management and facilitation. ▪ Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. ▪ Human resource management. ▪ International liaison and networking. ▪ National qualification frameworks. ▪ Operational planning and management. ▪ Policy analysis, development, and review. ▪ Project management. ▪ Quality assurance ▪ ICT expertise ▪ Regional and international networking. ▪ Research and publication. ▪ Verbal and written communication. APPLICATION PROCEDURES To apply please submit a completed job application form available from the CHE website (https://www.che.ac.za/vacancies), a CV and certified copies of qualifications accompanied by a detailed motivation regarding your suitability for the position, as well as how you meet each of the stipulated requirements. The names and contact numbers of three work related referees should be provided. Applications not on the prescribed application form and submitted without the certified copies attached will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to Fempower Personnel, for the attention of Geraldine Turner via e-mail to che1@fempower.co.za or hand delivered to 10 Girton Road, Parktown, 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. Further details pertaining to conditions of service including remuneration are available from Mashiane.m@che.ac.za. Enquiries regarding technical details of the job should be directed to Saidi.A@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: 11 June 2021 No late applications will be considered.
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