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MANCOSA

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Accounting and Financial Management - Academic
Listing reference: manco_000354
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: No
 
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications CORE PURPOSE: To provide Academic Leadership, Strategic insights of the sector and overall Programme quality Management across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes. This position focuses on Accounting and Finance.
Job description
 
CORE FUNCTIONS AND JOB ROLE
 
  • The successful candidate will be appointed to offer their Accounting expertise to ensure overall academic delivery of the Accounting programmes
  • Conduct online webinars and Face-to-Face lectures (when required)
  • Responsible for design, development and maintenance of teaching and learning material and deliver either across a range of modules or within a subject area (where relevant), including on-line and web-based materials.
  • Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.
  • Designing, setting, marking, grading assessments, and giving students feedback on assessments.
  • Ongoing research and analysis to identify required updates and additions to the programme curriculum.
  • Provide information to assist with the implementation and maintenance of accreditation with various quality assurance and professional bodies.
  • A combination of analysis and reporting as well as hands-on application in order to ensure alignment to industry standards and academic relevance.
  • Conduct reviews and updates of all Accounting and Finance programmes to ensure alignment to industry norms and identify areas for revision or improvement.
  • Ensure programmes remain relevant to both local and international industry expectations and the quality of student experience is highly rewarding.
  • Review and manage student academic performance.
  • Promote multi-stakeholder engagement towards programme advancement.
  • Advocate for, promote, and advance the institution's Accounting education offerings to industry.
  • Provide academic support, consultation, and guidance to students as required.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION(S):
 
Preferred Requirements
  • Affiliation to Professional Body relating to Finance, Accounting and or Risk Management
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline
 
EXPERIENCE:
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • At least 3 years’ lecturing experience in a similar higher education role at a tertiary institution
  • 3 years’ experience in industry
  • Demonstrate research engagement over the last 3 years
  • Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills
 
RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
  • Candidates must be familiar with higher, distance and online education.
  • Demonstrated capability to lecture, conduct webinars at tertiary level in an effective manner in the core courses stipulated at the highest academic level.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum areas being taught at the highest academic level.
  • Demonstrated capacity to design set and evaluate assessments at the appropriate level for the relevant modules.
  • Ongoing communication and feedback to students, team members and programme manager.
  • High level of communication skills in verbal, written and electronic modes.
  • Proven high-level administrative abilities.
  • Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support.
  • Use a range of delivery techniques.
  • Candidates must display familiarity with the use of learning management systems.
  • Candidates must have a working knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework.
  • Curriculum and Programme content research, instructional design and development for online learning, and internal moderation.
  • Assessment design, development, moderation and implementation.
  • Student support and relationship management, effective and disciplined self-management, problem solving and creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
  • Candidates are expected to comply with pre-determined periods and deadlines.
  • Candidates must present themselves confidently, and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet and Email)
  • Excellent writing and reporting skills
  • Possess high levels of ethics and confidentiality
 
 
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RECEPTIONIST
Listing reference: manco_000389
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Receptionist: Cape Town
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Job description
Core Purpose:
The position entails the following job responsibilities:
  • Greet and attend to visitors, students and staff
  • Receive and transfer calls within the organisation
  • Perform a variety of administrative functions and assist in the coordination of various events
  • Distribute mail within MANCOSA as and when required
  • Assist with student queries and guide walk-ins
  • Perform adhoc job-related duties as assigned
  • Inventory Control for SOE and BCL
 
Minimum requirements
Qualification:
  • An office admin certificate or equivalent
 
Experience:
  • Minimum one year experience
 
Job Related Knowledge and Skills:
  • Brand and product knowledge
  • MS Office Suite
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Professional communication skills (Verbal and Non-verbal)
 
Competencies:
  • Responsible and Accountable
  • Confident and Proactive
  • Ability to network and communicate eloquently
 
General
  • Must be able to work during weekends and when requested. 
 
 
 
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STUDENT REGISTRATION SUPPORT CONSULTANT
Listing reference: manco_000397
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Administrative Support and Secretarial
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. STUDENT REGISTRATION SUPPORT CONSULTANT - DURBAN CORE PURPOSE The core purpose of the job is to comply with initiatives relating to the key institutional objectives growth, stakeholder engagement and, operational and academic excellence. In doing so the incumbent is responsible for performing a wide range of initiatives related to student retention and customer service.
 
Job description
CORE FUNCTIONS:
  • Receiving and analysing the Assessment, Verification and Certification Committee reports to categorise students according to their registration status.
  • Actioning the appropriate follow up mechanism in accordance with the SOP for each registration category identified.
  • Actioning the appropriate follow up mechanism for Cancellations, Deferrals and Change of Electives (COE) in accordance with the SOP 
  • Tracking each registration across registration categories in alignment with the SOPs and communicated targets.  
  • Reporting daily targets in accordance with key tracking points to the unit line manager and through discussions provide suggestions for the improvement of service and retention initiatives.  
  • Facilitating the resolution of queries and complaints arising from the Student Registration Support unit as well as conducting follow-ups emanating from the customer satisfaction surveys. 
  • Investigating and resolving queries and complaints as determined by the Student Services Manager.  
  • Contributing to re-engineering business processes and applicable policies, in accordance with regulatory requirements if applicable, with the purpose of enhancing efficiency and quality of activities executed. 
  • Directing the flow of email/telephone correspondence and greeting walk in customers in a receptionist role, as determined by operational requirements.  
  • Administering records within the department including but not limited to reports, templates, forms, minutes, policies, plan and procedures by way of development, review and filing.
 
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
 
·       Bachelor’s Degree 
·       Relevant computer applications Certificates and or Call Centre system training would be an advantage
 
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a customer service related environment and a minimum of one (1) year in a sales environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Persuasive
  • Possess an ability to adopt and solve problems
  • Must be able to make sound judgement under pressure
  • Deadline driven
  • Tenacious
  • Negotiation skills
  • Stress tolerance
  • High energy level
  • Integrity.
 
ADVANTAGES
  • Experience with help desk support would be an added advantage
 
GENERAL
Must be able to work weekends and overtime when necessary.
 

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MICROSOFT 365 ADMINISTRATOR
Listing reference: manco_000407
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Microsoft 365 Administrator – DBN
 
Job description
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
·       M365 and Azure tenant management and administration.
·       Manages and Administers compliance policies, configuration profiles and device enrolment.
·       Manages security and compliance features, such as security baselines, device compliance, conditional access for users, devices and endpoints.
·       Manage Microsoft 365 security administration in collaboration with the information security team.
·       Serve as the Microsoft Outlook administrator.
·       Serve as Office 365 SharePoint administrator.
·       Serve as Microsoft Intune administrator.
·       Serve as Microsoft 365 Teams administrator.
·       Manage and monitor Office 365 services and support.
·       Administer and support Office 365, Azure and Exchange policies.
·       Technical Lead in training and adoption of Office 365 services across the organization.
·       Technical user support for incidents escalated from the helpdesk and resolve system and application issues.
·       Maintain and secure the system through proper configuration and system access monitoring.
·       Assist with the migration of data into the Office 365 cloud platform and Office 365 SharePoint.
·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues with user access to cloud services.
·       Monitor and communicate to stakeholders the performance of the services.
·       Assist with the creation of policies around the proper use of Office 365 services and support.
·       Administer and support system backup and disaster recovery processes.
·       Maintain inventory of equipment and software licenses.
·       Ensure compliance with license agreements.
·       Identify, research, recommend, and implement Microsoft 365 solutions and applications.
·       Stay current on Microsoft 365 changes, updates, and new releases.
·       Assist the IT team with job related issues.
·       Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership.
·       Reporting
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION:
·       Bachelor’s degree or diploma in information technology.
·       Microsoft 365 Administrator certification.
·       Other IT related or Microsoft certifications a plus.
 
EXPERIENCE:
·       At least 3 years’ experience in Information Technologies, or other related areas with experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications.
·       Demonstrable experience in successfully supporting Microsoft 365 products.
 
JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
·       Office 365 administration experience
·       Experience with Azure AD and Exchange
·       Office 365 SharePoint Administrator experience
·       Other Microsoft related or equivalent experience.
·       Knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, Conditional Policies, M365 Roles and Permissions.
 
Competencies and Skills:
·       Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
·       Proficient knowledge of Windows operating systems
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
·       Overtime and weekend work may be required.
·       This role is based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal





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ACADEMIC: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (SUPPLY CHAIN) - DURBAN
Listing reference: manco_000401
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: Yes
 
Introduction
MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available: Academic: Operations Management
 
Job description
CORE PURPOSE
To provide Academic Leadership, Strategic insights of the sector and overall Programme Quality Management across a range of Undergraduate/Postgraduate education programmes.
 
CORE FUNCTIONS AND JOB ROLE
  • The successful candidate will be appointed to offer their expertise in Operations Management across a range of commerce programme offering to facilitate academic content and ensure overall academic delivery of the Commerce programmes
  • Provide students one on one academic consultation support
  •  Design both formative and summative assessments
  • Grade assessments and provide stakeholder feedback
  • Potentially serve as a Module Coordinator
  • Identify students at-risk and execute pastoral care
  • Undertake programme and quality management administrative tasks
  • Ongoing research and analysis to identify required updates and additions to the operations management modules within the commerce programmes curriculum, with a scope of operations management
  • Provide information to assist with the implementation and maintenance of accreditation with various quality assurance bodies and professional bodies
  • A combination of analysis and reporting as well as hands-on application in order to ensure alignment to industry standards and academic relevance
  • Conduct reviews and updates of operations management and supply chain management modules to ensure alignment to industry norms
  •  Ensure Modules /programmes remain relevant to both local and international industry expectations and the quality of student experience is highly rewarding
  • Review and manage student academic performance
  • Promote multi stakeholder engagement towards programme advancement
  • Advocate, promote and advance the institutions commerce programmes offerings to industry (specific focus on operations management)
  • Responsible for design, development and maintenance of teaching and learning material
  
CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
  • Various Academic Committee memberships
  • Verification and review of RPL applications
  • Verification and review of Credit Accumulation Transfer application
 
GENERAL
  • Maintain professional relationships with students, academics, and support staff.
  • Work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment and contribute towards Mancosa vision and Mission 
  • Be a creative problem solver and a lifelong learner who is resilient and can adapt to changing circumstances
  • Work autonomously under pressure and possibly weekends based on student’s needs
 
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
  • An appropriate masters level qualification ( Supply Chain)
 
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
  • 5 years’ academic experience
  • Demonstrate research engagement over last 3 years
  • Be familiar with distance and online education
  • Be familiar with using learning distance and online education
  • knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory framework
  • Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
  • Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
  • Must be a collegial team player
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email)
  • Excellent writing and reporting skills
  • Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality
 
ADVANTAGES
  • Specialist in Operations Management 

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