Head of Quality Assurance / Quality Assurance Director (JB4734)

at  Educor

Company Description
Educor is the largest private education supplier in Southern Africa., managing 10 educational brands across its more than 60 campuses and sites in South Africa and internationally. As a Group we possess a rich heritage with brands that have been in existence for many years. Since our inception in 2008, Educor has evolved into an education giant offering face-to-face, distance and online learning. Our face to face brands include Damelin and CityVarsity. Distance brands include INTEC College, Damelin Correspondence College (DCC) and our higher-education distance brand, Lyceum.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Quality Management, Higher Education, or related field (PhD preferred).
• At least 7-10 years of experience in a senior QA role within higher education.
• Strong knowledge of South African higher education regulations and experience in program accreditation.

• Lead the development and implementation of the institution’s QA strategy, ensuring alignment with best practices in higher education.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of the institution’s annual report to DHET.
• Provide oversight for new program development, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Establish a monitoring system for the continuous evaluation of academic programs and administrative processes.
• Lead efforts to secure and maintain program accreditation.
• Mentor the Quality Assurance Officer and Academic Planning Officer, ensuring alignment with institutional strategies.
• Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across all departments.