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 (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). Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following position: SENIOR MANAGER: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND REVIEWS (3 FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE R774 903 – R786 537 PA The CHE seeks to appoint a Senior Manager in the integrated directorate dealing with Standards Development for higher education qualifications and National Reviews of higher education programmes. The position offers exciting opportunities for the incumbent to engage in quality assurance projects influencing higher education standards and quality of delivery of programmes in selected fields of study.
The successful candidate should have: A Master’s degree (a PhD would be an added advantage) and a minimum of five years’ experience working in the higher education environment; in particular, standards development, programme reviews/evaluation, and/or quality assurance. Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/attributes): The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies; Knowledge of the higher education system and higher education policy, in particular, the role of the Quality Councils in the context of the National Qualifications Framework, including the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework; excellent research, analytical and writing skills; excellent project management, co-ordination, communication and organisational skills; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to manage and work in a team; the ability to perform multiple tasks, work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. APPLICATION PROCEDURES To apply please submit a completed job application form available from the CHE website (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 Affirmative Portfolios, for attention Sacha Meyerson via e-mail to recruitment@affirm.co.za by fax to 086 605 8361 or hand delivered to La Rocca Office park Block E 14 Petunia Road, Bryanston. 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 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: 28 August 2020 No late applications will be considered.
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