Head of School for Finance and Accounting - Durban, South Africa - TalentLink

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Durban, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Participate in the strategic management of the School as a member of the Academic Leadership Team.

Develop and implement the strategic plan for the School aligned with the Strategic Plan.
Advise and lead on academic matters (strategic developments, research initiatives, quality of academic delivery, etc).
Lead on the annual budgeting cycle and prepare budgetary submissions in consultation with the CFO and other senior colleagues.
Monitor and evaluate the integration of key skills and conceptual frameworks into curricula (innovation; 21st century skills; entrepreneurship, etc.).
In keeping with the School's vision and mission, attract, develop and retain talent to enhance the academic reputation.
Act as an ambassador for the School and academics, both within the institution and with external stakeholders, seeking opportunities to enhance the business of the School and institution.
Scan the internal/external environment of the School for current industry and research trends, and incorporate in teaching and learning where possible.
Contribute, in collaboration with the Instructional Design Office, to a teaching model that takes advantage of the Learning Management System (Moodle/Black Board, etc.) and/or other appropriate pedagogical models.
Develop and maintain an assessment strategy for the School (formative, continuous and summative assessment).
Report on students' academic results: throughput rates, progression rates, graduation and completion rates on a national basis; and, ensure appropriate interventions are implemented where necessary.
Maintain oversight of the quality of examinations, including the external moderation of examination papers and marked scripts by internal and external examiners and moderators.