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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). 
The Institutional Audits Directorate is responsible for conducting quality reviews and audits of both public and private higher education institutions, the main aim of which is to promote student success. 
 
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the following position: 

MANAGER
DIRECTORATE: INSTITUTIONAL AUDITS 
TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE 
R733 257 – R 826 011 PA 
The CHE seeks a person with appropriate experience and expertise to be appointed to this position. The successful candidate will report to the Director: Institutional Audits. 
 
 
Key responsibilities: 
• Planning and implementation of Quality Review and Audit projects, activities, and events. 
• Carrying out research and data analysis related to QA work or other aspects of higher education. 
• Participating in CHE and other higher education activities, such as committees, forums, seminars, workshops and working groups. 
• Providing high-level administrative support to the directorate in its daily work.
• The CHE may instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job, or in accordance with operational requirements. 
 
Minimum Qualifications and experience: 
• A Master’s degree. 
• At least three years of undergraduate university teaching or academic development experience in higher education. 
• A qualification or experience in project management. 
• Experience in using qualitative and quantitative social science research methods. 
• Experience in conducting literature searches and synthesising information. 
• Proficiency in standard computer applications. 
 
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills/attributes): 
The candidate must demonstrate the following competencies: 
• Excellent writing and presentation skills. 
• Project management and organising skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and be results oriented. 
• Meticulous attention to detail and ensuring the accuracy of work completed. 
• Integrity. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Ability to work on a number of projects in parallel. 
• Willingness to put in extra time when needed. 
• Systems thinking; and 
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
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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 Zawada.B@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: 19 February 2021 
 
No late applications will be considered.