MANAGER: QUALITY CONTROL: N001119
Listing reference: nwu_000541
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 13 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY/ DIVISION: UNIT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING: TEACHING AND LEARNING POSITION NUMBER: N001119 VACANCY: MANAGER: QUALITY CONTROL PEROMNES GRADE: P6 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To manage all the quality matters at the UODL.
Job description
Responsible for the management and execution of quality processes
· Liaise with managers about all quality matters at the UODL
· Develop and update the Quality Manual annually
· Coordinate all Process Manuals for all the sections at the UODL
· Ensure the implementation of the NWU Quality Policy
· Oversee Record Management
· Risk Management
2. Liaise with role players concerning quality affairs
· Liaise with the NWU Quality Enhancement office
· Liaise with Faculties
· Liaise with Centre for Teaching and Learning
3. Manage, develop and implement operational research
· Develop questionnaires
· Manage surveys
· Analyse data
· Report about data
· Visit all Open Distance Learning centres, whether UODL Learning Support Centres or UODL Examination Centres
4. Plan and take part in internal and external quality audits and evaluations
· Liaise with and assist Faculties during internal and external evaluations
· Liaise with NWU Internal Audit office about all audits
5. Plan and implement evaluation activities.
· Plan and implement internal self-evaluation
· Plan and implement external evaluations
6. Write reports
· Write operational research reports
· Write the annual quality report
Minimum requirements
Bachelor Honours Degree is essential (NQF Level 8)
· Experience/s
Ø 5 years of experience in higher education sector.
ADDED ADVANTAGE & PREFERENCES:
· Master’s Degree will be a recommendation.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Experience in quality assurance in Higher Education environment
· Experience in interpretation of education policy
· Experience in qualitative and quantitative research
· Experience in writing research reports
· Written and spoken language skills in at least Afrikaans and English (3rd language a recommendation)
· Efficient computer skills
· Proven experience in research
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Excellent communication skills, ability to provide guidance in higher education environment
· Good listening ability and relationship with colleagues
· Able to function in a team
· Good conflict handling skills
· Ability to function under pressure
· Prepared to travel and work after hours
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr JS Fransman (018) 299 2160
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe (018) 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
