Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose:

To manage and lead the business units to ensure campuses are managed effectively. To identify markets for new business opportunities per the business goals and strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Management

• Develop medium- to long-term strategies aligned with the institution's overall growth objectives and vision.
• Effectively communicate strategic plans to Campus Heads and collaborate with them to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategies to ensure alignment with the institution's overarching strategic goals.
• Identify and present opportunities for brand expansion to Exco and MANCO, contributing to organisational growth.
• Ensure that business units (campuses) recruit and retain qualified staff aligned with strategic objectives and organisational standards.
• Support business units in formulating a three-year strategic plan that integrates seamlessly into the institution’s five-year strategic vision.
• Foster a collaborative environment where experience, best practices, and institutional knowledge are shared across all business units
  

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the CFO and COO to develop and oversee financial modelling and daily operations for new campuses, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term organisational goals.
• Review campus management accounts to identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiate annual service level agreements (SLAs) with new and existing vendors, ensuring compliance with BBBEE requirements and organisational standards.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, providing strategic guidance to Campus Heads in drafting and finalising campus budgets.
  

Sales/Marketing

• Ensure that campuses effectively implement sales strategies for student acquisition, adhering to established sales and marketing principles.
• Conduct regular market intelligence to analyse competitor activities and market trends.
• Review sales reports to track performance and ensure that sales targets and goals are consistently met.
• Align sales forecasts with budgetary constraints and organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing functional managers to develop and refine strategies for both new and existing campuses.
• Monitor and analyse market and competitor activities, providing actionable insights, detailed reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the development and execution of campus-specific sales strategies and action plans to drive growth and achieve organisational goals.
  

Brand Management 

• Ensure the consistent maintenance and enhancement of the organisation's brand image across all platforms and interactions.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience to all campus stakeholders, aligning with organisational values and standards.
• Utilise market research insights to design and tailor qualifications that meet the needs and expectations of the target market. 
  

• Manage and maintain internal and external relations to ensure that problem areas are resolved timeously.
• Drive a student-centric environment and culture that focuses on achieving a student experience aligned with the institution's value proposition.
• Continually review current systems and processes and refine where necessary to ensure an optimal student experience.
• Oversee the use of the IIE Assist platform to monitor and evaluate student satisfaction.

• Oversee the management of multiple projects, ensuring effective coordination and execution.
• Ensure adherence to project deadlines and milestones, maintaining accountability across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of business processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regularly review and assess processes and practices to identify and implement opportunities for increased efficiency across business units.
  

• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff, fostering professional growth and development.
• Monitor and manage staff performance, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and performance standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

Minimum

• Post-graduate/Honours qualification (NQF Level 8) in commerce or similar 

Advantageous

• Master's Qualification (NQF Level 9) qualification in Business Administration or similar. 

Experience

Minimum

• 10 Years experience in a General Management Function. 
• 5 to 10 Years experience in Business Management. 
• 10 Years experience in Staff Management 

 Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer; however, EE and South African candidates will be preferred.