Coordinator: Special Projects and Short Courses - (7571)Job Title: Coordinator: Special Projects and Short CoursesFaculty: Business and Management SciencesDepartment: Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> Graduate Centre ManagementCampus/Location: All CPUT Campuses - All CPUT Campuses, ZA (Primary)Job Type: ContractOccupational Function: Support / AdminNumber of Positions: 1Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmedAdvert Closing Date: 17/11/2024Job Purpose:To professionally manage and control the Short Course & Special Projects Unit (SCSPU) of Graduate Centre for Management (GCM) as one of the Short Course Offering Entity (SC0E) of the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences of CPUT in line with the CPUT's SCOE strategy, policy, and procedures.To ensure that the different stakeholders within the Institution and external clients that seek the services of GCM's SCOE are compliant to legislation and policy requirements.To coordinate and lead a team that manages the delivery of SCSPU's annual programs of 27+ scheduled Short Courses, Portfolio Preparation courses, customised training for the SETAs, National, Provincial and local Governments, State-Owned Enterprises, and the Private Sector.To facilitate any of the short courses associated with special projects for clients.Ready to travel in and out of Cape Town by road and/or by air.To operate during term-time, evenings, weekends, summer, and winter holidays online and/or face-to-face.To promote an efficient SCOE service for the University that will result in the increase of the amount of income generated by the University from non-core teaching and research activities and their value for money.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:A relevant postgraduate diploma (or equivalent NQF Level 8) in a business and/or management discipline.At least 5 years' experience coordinating and leading multiracial teams.At least 3 years' experience overseeing the delivery of specialised and customised skills development and training programmes using a multi-modal approach.Evidence of experience in handling skills development and training tenders.Evidence of experience in project administration and management.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:Coordinating and managing all functions within the Special Projects and short course Unit.Strategic planning and operationalising of plans.Reviewing operational plan and evaluating for efficiency and weaknesses.Reporting to HOD of GCM on deliverables in the Unit.Performance management of all staff in the Unit.Supporting staff to ensure that all possible resources are made available to effect sustainable delivery.Writing proposals as and when opportunities arise.Prospecting - meeting with prospective clients to create new opportunities for income generation.Reporting to clients on projects, monthly, quarterly as required.Supporting facilitators with materials development.Liaising with QCTO and SETAs seeking approval for online learning and assessment.Marketing of assessment centers for income generation.Sound pedagogical content knowledge.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Interpersonal skills.Planning and organizational skills.Report writing skills.General Information:NB: Internal applicants interested in Senior lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. 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