Reporting to the Senior Manager: Projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Manage the CHE-MIS in the implementation of the internal and external operation of accreditation processes.
• Run system validation of data and corresponding AC and HEQC agendas.
• Manage the compilation of institutional profile information on the CHE-MIS.
• Provide leadership in automating site visit processes.
• Design and develop system effective and efficient procedures, practices and workflows.
• Manage the database of complaints and analyze data therein for input into the CHE-MIS.
• Support the Director and Senior Manager with regards to innovative projects relevant to Accreditation.
• Contribute to stakeholder meetings, working groups and committees, to keep abreast of relevant academic and policy developments and literature.
• Review and produce high-level system-generated reports related to accreditation processes.
• Support the Senior Manager Projects with the implementation of the relevant Committee decisions.

The successful candidate should have:

• A master’s degree, preferably in Information Systems or related field of study.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a higher education and/or quality assurance environments.
• Experience and knowledge of data management and processing is essential.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/attributes):

Knowledge of the regulatory environment for Higher Education, quality assurance and the accreditation processes of the CHE; sound organisational skills; high level data analytical skills, ability to conduct basic research and synthesize large amounts of information into reports, ability to manage projects and working in a team; excellent writing and ICT skills; sound interpersonal and communication skills