MANAGER: QUALITY CONTROL N001119
Listing reference: nwu_000644
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 22 April 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: DVC TEACHING AND LEARBING
DIRECTORATE: UNIT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
POSITION NUMBER: N001119
VACANCY: MANAGER: QUALITY CONTROL
PEROMNES GRADE: P7
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
NB: This position was previously advertised on P06. This advert should be treated as new and people who previously applied and are still interested to be considered, should PLEASE re-apply. Old applications will be treated as unsuccessful.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To manage all the quality matters at the UDL
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF level 8) is essential.
· Master’s degree is desirable.
● 5 years experience in higher education area
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
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION OF QUALITY PROCESSES:
· Liaise with managers about all quality matters at the UDL
· Develop and update the Quality Manual annually
· Coordinate all Process Manuals for all the sections at the UDL
· Ensure the implementation of the NWU Quality Policy
· Oversee Record Management
· Risk Management
2. QUALITY AFFAIRS ROLE PLAYERS:
· 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 UDL Learning Support Centres or UDL Examination Centres.
4. PLAN AND PARTICIPATION 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, 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
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 J Fransman - 018 299 2160
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae – Rabs.Diratsagae@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 22 APRIL 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
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.
