Co-Operative Education Manager at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master's Degree
• 4 years of managerial or coordinator experience in working with academic qualifications
• A minimum of 4 years experience in Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning
• Track record of extensive industry partnership-building
• Experience with successful WIL student placements in industry
• Knowledge of higher education legislative framework related to cooperative education and work-integrated learning.
• Experience with curriculum development in WIL
• Promotion of research in WIL-related topics and the future world of work
• Experience with staff and student development programs
• A Valid Driver's License.

Recommendation:

• A PhD will be a recommendation.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Initiation and maintenance of partnerships for Co-operative Education or/and Work Integrated Learning
• Information management that ensures harmonization of WIL management system and use of a single system across faculties and campuses
• Development and implementation of a marketing plan for the Graduate Recruitment Program (GRP) and the Work Integrated Learning
• Host staff and students development workshops promoting the future world of work
• Budgeting and monitoring of expenditure related to the Co-operative Education Unit
• Development of a research culture for Co-operative Education and/or Work Integrated Learning
• Generation of written reports and implementation of relevant policies on Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and report writing skills
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent time management skills
• Teamwork with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A quality-oriented work ethic