Programme Coordinator: Accounting

SUMMARY:
To provide academic and professional leadership for Accounting and Business/Finance programmes in higher education. The incumbent is a subject matter expert who designs, develops, delivers, and quality assures programme content in alignment with national higher education regulations (CHE, SAQA, DHET) and relevant professional accounting body standards (SAICA, ACCA, CIMA). The role ensures graduates are academically competent, industry-relevant, and employable.

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Preferred: Honours/Master’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance.
• Teaching and leadership experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of South African Higher Education regulatory framework (CHE, SAQA, DHET).
• Familiarity with professional body requirements (SAICA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Commitment to quality assurance and accreditation compliance.
• At least 8 years’ experience in higher education, including 5 years as an Accounting lecturer.
• At least 3 years in curriculum design, assessment, and moderation.
• Experience in programme accreditation, quality assurance, and academic leadership.

• Lead and oversee the academic integrity, quality, and relevance of Accounting programmes.
• Participate in programme reviews, curriculum renewal, and quality assurance processes.
• Promote applied and discipline-specific research in Accounting, Auditing, and Finance.
• Liaise with industry, commerce, and professional bodies to ensure programmes remain relevant.
• Participate in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement activities.

• Design and develop Accounting curriculum aligned to SAQA outcomes and NQF level descriptors.
• Ensure alignment of programme content with CHE accreditation standards and DHET requirements.
• Develop programme and assessment policies, ensuring outcomes-based and competency-based learning.
• Prepare and manage submissions for CHE, SAQA, and DHET approvals.
• Chair programme and quality committees to maintain academic standards.
• Manage programme budgets for sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and assessments for designated Accounting modules.

• Monitor new programme rollout and gather faculty and student feedback.
• Oversee assessment design, moderation, and alignment with Bloom’s taxonomy.
• Ensure integration of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and employability skills in Accounting curricula.
• Incorporate digital accounting tools and data analytics competencies.

• Oversee student registration, exemptions, and progression tracking.
• Maintain accurate academic records in compliance with institutional policy.
• Implement early identification and intervention for at-risk students.
• Supervise tests, examinations, and assessment moderation.
• Participate in examination boards and certification processes.

• Prepare, deliver, and assess Accounting modules using blended and online learning platforms.
• Mentor lecturers in accounting pedagogy and use of learning management systems.
• Develop academic staff capacity in teaching, assessment, and student support.
• Integrate academic support services, libraries, and digital resources.
• Promote research-led teaching practices and innovation in accounting education.

• Foster student leadership through mentorship, peer-learning initiatives, and involvement in academic societies.
• Encourage participation in accounting-related professional bodies and student chapters.
• Facilitate workshops and activities that build leadership, ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Support student-led projects, debates, and community engagement initiatives linked to accounting and finance.
• Guide students in developing soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and critical decision-making, essential for professional leadership in the workplace.

• Provide individual and group academic consultations.
• Conduct student performance reviews and implement remedial action.
• Facilitate academic literacy, numeracy, and accounting-specific tutorials.
• Support student employability and readiness for accounting professional pathways.

• Deliver contact, distance, and online lectures in Accounting-related modules.
• Design formative and summative assessments in compliance with CHE/SAQA principles.
• Moderate assessments internally and externally.
• Review and update learning content to reflect industry and regulatory developments.
• Publish in Accounting education and applied practice research journals.

• Be familiar with distance and online education
• Be familiar with using learning management systems
• Have a working knowledge of the South African higher education regulatory framework
• Must be able to work within pre-determined time frames and deadlines
• Must be able to speak confidently and demonstrate professionalism
• Must be a collegial team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point Access, Internet and Email)
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality
• Willingness to be flexible to various learning styles
• Maturity in dealing with different personalities and individuals