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, relevant industry experience

3–5 years’ experience in accreditation / compliance within education or training

Proven experience working with DHET CHE - NON NEGOTIABLE

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

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