ACADEMIC : PROGRAMME LEADER: Bachelor of Commerce Supply …, Durban

ACADEMIC : PROGRAMME LEADER: Bachelor of Commerce Supply Chain and Operations Management

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manco_000776 Listing status:

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22 November 2025 Position summary

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Durban Contract:

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CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:To provide efficient direction and oversight for the Bachelor of Commerce Supply Chain and Operations Management programme. This role involves a range of duties focused on ensuring the program's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the School of Supply Chain Management. Specifically, the position requires leadership of the programme, encompassing the following aspects:·

Programme Management and Leadership

: Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.·

Programme Planning and Administration

: Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus. Prepare and plan for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, if applicable.·

Programme Admissions and Delivery

: Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.·

Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition

: Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities.·

Student Engagement and Success

: Provide programme specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.·

Programme Intelligence

: Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates.·

Programme Governance

: Participate in programme cyclical reviews in collaboration with the process owner (Programme Quality Monitoring). Monitor, evaluate, and manage risks associated with the programme.· Teaching, Assessment Learning and Curriculum (TALC) understanding is critical in the delivery of the programme · Research ,Supervision and Publishing is requiredEssential Qualification

: Postgraduate Masters qualification specializing in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management (NQF Level 9) Preferred Qualification

: Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10). ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher Education/Academia. Demonstrated high-quality academic knowledge and the ability to provide guidance in the evolving educational spectrum. Strong leadership and decision-making skills.Proficient in conflict resolution and cooperation. Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills. Ability to adapt, cope, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment. ADVANTAGES: 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.Background in Academic Management. GENERAL: Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Supply Chain Management.

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