14 Oct
The Independent Institute Of Education
Johannesburg
The IIE (Pty) Ltd is the registered provider of higher education which is offered through the following educational brands: IIE Vega, IIE Varsity College, IIE Rosebank College and IIE MSA. The Independent Institute of Education’s Central Academic Team (CAT) is responsible for the academic leadership and governance of the work done at the brands while each brand is managed as a business entity by its own divisional management team.The IIE (Pty) Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AdvTech Ltd which is listed on the JSE.This position fall within the central IIE academic team. The IIE, as registered provider has ultimate responsibility for registration, curriculum, delivery,
assessment and certification of all education on these sites as well as for relationships with external partners particularly in the regulatory and accreditation arena.The IIE currently operates through six faculties and has established academic operations, compliance and academic leadership infrastructure and processes.Reporting To: Head of Faculty (HoF) will report directly to the General ManagerOverall Purpose of the Job:To manage and lead the faculty, to develop and support the Heads of Programmes (HOPs) and to provide overall academic and strategic leadership for the faculty. To participate in the overall leadership and governance of the institution.To take responsibility for the Accounting and Finance disciplines in the faculty.The role therefore includes managing the relevant Heads of Programmes (HOPs) and Discipline leads in relation to the delivery of high quality, differentiated Accounting and Finance offerings.This person is responsible for the professional accreditation (eg SAICA) of the relevant offerings,
as well as exploring other professional accreditation options. It is important to note that this role requires a hand on approach in learning material and assessment development, quality assurance and delivery.To participate in the overall leadership and governance of the institution.Key Areas of Responsibility Include:Human Capital ManagementMonitors and quality assures the work of faculty members (SHOPs and HOPs) based at CAT or who have programme leadership functions for The IIE although they are based in the brands.Direct management of the faculty members employed in CAT in these disciplines,, including the resolution of queries and completion of workflows.Draw up a suitable development plans in consultation with the relevant faculty teams,
ensuring that resources are appropriately utilised.Supports the development of the skills and capacity of the faculty members and promotes the individual development of each member of the team. Monitors and supports the development of skills and capacity on the campuses in these disciplines.Ensures that deadlines are met for all aspects of the successful delivery of Accounting and Finance modules and qualifications.Identify, resolve and monitor risks, challenges, problems and issues related to the functioning of the faculty and escalate as required.Ensures that members of the team develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with campus and brand academics and with eachAcademic LeadershipInitiates and drives interactions with professional bodies - including but not limited to SAICA.Ensures that the work in the relevant areas and the engagement with the professional bodies is coordinated with the work of the Director, the Registrar, the General Manager and the Heads of School or equivalent within the IIE brands.Participate in the creating of a network of productive, collaborative relationships with the lead academics at all brands so as to jointly support and drive faculty and institute strategy.Ensuring that the central faculty academics render an effective and efficient collaborative service to the brands.Quality AssuranceContributes to the overall quality assurance processes of The IIE which includes academic governance, innovative pedagogy (teaching approach or methodology) and the use of technology to support learning.Takes responsibility for the Quality Assurance of the work done by the faculty (material, assessments and decisions) and intervenes as needed.Ensures that the appropriate development is given to members of the faculty team and/or other developers.Works collaboratively with other members of senior management at CAT and in brands to promote quality output from the faculty.Monitors student performance of individual modules and qualifications and intervenes as needed in collaboration with the relevant people.Makes decisions, in accordance with the authority and regulatory frameworks,
about improvements and development on modules or qualifications and consults and communicates accordingly.Makes and monitors academic decisions in relation to material, resources, curriculum, staffing and all associated interventions within the context of the authority and regulatory and governance system.Participat
▶️ Head of Faculty: Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
🖊️ The Independent Institute Of Education
📍 Johannesburg