Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator / Officer, Durban

Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator / Officer About the Role

A well-established organisation in the education and training sector is seeking an experienced Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator / Officer to manage programme accreditation and ensure full regulatory compliance within the South African framework.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of education legislation and hands-on experience dealing with regulatory bodies and accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accreditation and programme registration processes with:
  • DHET, QCTO, Umalusi, and SAQA
• Prepare and submit new applications, renewals, and amendments
• Compile and submit annual and ad hoc regulatory reports
• Manage uploads and submissions on HEQCIS
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation and frameworks
• Maintain policies, SOPs, and compliance documentation
• Prepare for audits and external quality assurance reviews
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to queries
• Support internal stakeholders on compliance requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Quality Management, Public Administration, rellevant industry experience
• 3–5 years' experience in accreditation / compliance within education or training
• Proven experience working with DHET CHE - NON NEGOTAIBLE
• Hands-on experience with HEQCIS submissions
• Strong understanding of South African regulatory frameworks

Key Skills

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Regulatory interpretation
• Time management
• Report writing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Organisation
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Compliance management