Junior Programme Design and Compliance Officer

About the role

Lyceum College is looking for a Junior Programme Design and Compliance Officer in Randburg. The role supports the design, development, quality assurance and regulatory compliance of the institution's academic programmes, working within the academic governance team and under the guidance of senior academic staff. It also supports engagement with regulatory bodies such as the CHE, DHET and SAQA. The incumbent takes full responsibility for the accuracy, quality and timeliness of their work.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and documentation of new qualifications, modules, credit allocations and curriculum flow, aligned with the HEQSF, NQF and institutional standards
• Support quality assurance and moderation, including tracking moderation reports and quality checks on assessment papers
• Support engagement with regulatory bodies, audit and accreditation readiness, and contribute to the Self-Evaluation Report
• Take a hands-on role in the development, documentation and quality assurance of Short Learning Programmes
• Assist in cyclical programme reviews, collating student performance data and external examiner feedback
• Maintain accurate academic documentation, programme records and the compliance tracker
• Provide general administrative support within academic governance, quality and compliance functions

Required profile

• Relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Law, Education, Public Administration, Governance, Political Studies, International Relations or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous
• A legal background suits the compliance aspects; an educational or academic background is also relevant
• Prior exposure to higher education, academic administration, legal or compliance work, or quality assurance is advantageous but not essential
• Training and mentorship will be provided

Required skills

• Strong written communication and accurate record keeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to interpret and apply guidance, policies and institutional templates
• Collaborative working style across faculties and governance units