Job Title Quality Assurance Officer (AD07) Location Johannesburg, ZA Organization Name Quality and Academic Planning Office Department Description
Main Purpose
The incumbent will provide operational support for the Universitys quality assurance and enhancement processes, including academic developments, Programme Reviews and Quinquennial Reviews. The incumbent will work as part of the team and will collaborate directly with key stakeholders, including Schools, Faculties, the Student Evaluations team, and Business Intelligence Services. This role is essential in advancing Wits Universitys commitment to quality assurance within the Wits Quality Assurance Framework, ensuring continuous enhancement in alignment with the Council on Higher Education (CHE) Quality Assurance Framework (QAF).
Brief Description
Key Responsibilities Include The Following
- Support Schools and Faculties in planning and coordinating programme reviews, integrating them with quinquennial quality reviews (QQRs).
- Guide and facilitate periodic reviews of schools and support structures to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with QAPO teams to ensure quality assurance in academic programme development and review processes.
- Contribute to the refinement of programme review and QQR guidelines in response to evolving higher education policies.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on academic quality assurance and enhancement matters.
- Serve on university and external committees relevant to quality assurance
- Keeping abreast of national and international trends that could inform academic planning and quality assurance in the university.
- Masters degree (a Doctoral qualification is an advantage).
- At least five years of experience in higher education, with direct involvement in quality assurance and enhancement, curriculum development, or academic planning.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with meticulous attention to detail.
- High proficiency in computer literacy and data analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of higher education regulatory frameworks, including the CHE, DHET, and SAQA.
Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details How To Apply
Please apply via i-Recruitment: www.wits.ac.za/vacancies
Please Include The Following
- A covering letter
- A detailed CV with names, addresses preferably e-mail of three referees
- Certified copies of qualifications, and South African ID and/or copy of Passport if not a South African citizen
By submitting an application for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the Universitys Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the Universitys recruitment systems and disclosing their personal information to University employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
External applicants are invited to apply by registering your profile on the Wits i-recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting your application or going to the Wits website at www.wits.ac.za and clicking on Vacancies at the bottom of the web page.
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/ Apply for a job
Closing date: 15 April 2025
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