Head Lecturer: Applied Supply Chain Management and Technologies

About the role

The IMM Graduate School is seeking experienced supply chain specialists to lead the postgraduate delivery and assessment of two NQF Level 8 modules on the Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management. The positions are Head Lecturer: Applied Supply Chain Management (ASCM401P) and Head Lecturer: Applied Supply Chain Technologies (ASCT401P); duties and requirements are the same for both. The role is part-time and remote, reporting to the Programme Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the module syllabus, study guide, eLearn content and supporting materials, and keep them updated annually and during major revisions
• Integrate internationalisation, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union Agenda 2063 into learning content and assessments
• Prepare a teaching and study plan, deliver live or online lectures, and support module lecturers with briefings, lesson-plan review and end-of-semester debriefs
• Set original assessments, mark at least 50% of assessments for modules with fewer than 400 students, and prepare assignment feedback reports within two days of marking
• Manage the eDiscussion Forum within a 24-hour turnaround, publish a welcome message and monitor forums before assignments and finals
• Complete quality-assurance checks, review automatic grading, and ensure amendments are done before marks are released
• Contribute thought leadership, producing at least one article or contribution per year to an industry publication, symposium or conference

Required profile

• A relevant Master's degree
• At least seven years' professional or academic experience, including at least five years in tertiary education
• Strong knowledge of supply chain strategy, planning, optimisation and performance, or of supply chain technologies, digital tools and analytics
• Experience developing module content, designing assessments and facilitating learning in higher education
• Sound understanding of hybrid and online education; relevant industry experience is advantageous

Required skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and programme design under SAQA requirements
• Student-centred teaching methods
• Working knowledge of Blackboard, Moodle or a comparable LMS
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel and Microsoft Office

Applications close on 26 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.