QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (2 POST)

Recruiter:

University of Fort Hare

Job Ref:

EC000691/Andis

Date posted:

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Location:

Eastern Cape , South Africa

SUMMARY:

The Quality Assurance Officer, based in the University Planning and Quality Assurance Unit, will support Quality Assurance activities by assisting faculties and service departments in preparation for internal and external reviews, institutional audits and program approval processes. The role involves servicing University-wide structures and supporting the monitoring of Quality Assurance Management Systems in the University.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of an Honours Degree or NQF level 8 Qualification. Preferably a Masters degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in quality assurance in higher education.
Experience in programme accreditation, internal and external reviews, and institutional audits.
Knowledge of higher education legislative frameworks, regulations and academic quality assurance processes in higher education.
Additional requirements
Knowledge of the ITS system.
Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good level of writing and analytical skills.
Report writing experience.
High level organisational skills.

Core responsibilities include:

Assist in the managing and monitoring of University’s Programme and Qualification Mix (PQM).
Assist in extracting, analysing and manipulating data from various applicable platforms (ITS, DHET, CHE and SAQA) to serve the university’s internal and external structures.
Assist faculties to compile documentation for programme accreditation.
Assist in external review processes across the university and UFH’s internal Academic and Departmental Review Processes.
Provide a professional service to university-wide Quality Assurance structures.
Promote quality assurance awareness amongst students.
Compile an annual report on the activities of the university-wide quality assurance structures for Institutional Quality Assurance Committee and Senate.

Closing Date: 6 June 2025

To apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:

1.Applications must be accompanied by:

A recent and comprehensive curriculum vitae
A Covering Letter stating how applicants satisfy the requirements of the advertised position/s
A completed University of Fort Hare Application Form
Copies of the applicants qualifications. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA.

2.No faxed, emailed or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
3.Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
4.Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application/s being disqualified.

Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only. Queries can be directed to Andisiwe Sonjica on and .

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment. The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing. preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.

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