Position Title:  Programme Coordinator: Executive Education (GSB)

PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

(Payclass 9)

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The UCT Graduate School of Business invites applications from dynamic and energetic individuals with a sound understanding of adult learning principles and a strong client focus. You will be responsible for managing, coordinating and delivering efficient, professional and cost-effective contact sessions; also managing and controlling the inter-modular periods of the various programmes on offer and supporting the Course Convenors.

Reporting to the Department Manager, the incumbent will be required to:

• Ensure that efficient operational, cost-effective and service-orientated processes are implemented per  programme
• Initiate, organize and coordinate all programme meetings and activities; coordinate resources required including venues, accommodation, catering, equipment and entertainment bookings etc.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost-efficiency and appropriate financial performance within set parameters
• Build and manage productive relationships with programme team members, associated GSB service providers, internal and external client/s, as well as the individual students
• Support delegates during contact sessions and inter-modular periods and communicate with clients where relevant, regarding student progress
• Work effectively and professionally in a fast-paced team environment

This post requires the successful candidate to work certain weekends (programme contact periods) and after hours where necessary, as well as occasional travel to support programmes where applicable.

Requirements of the job:

• A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7
• Four years working experience with at least three years relevant programme/hospitality/project coordination-related experience
• Excellent organisational skills, planning and multi-tasking skills; the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-centric environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work effectively in a team
• A high level of diplomacy, emotional intelligence and personal integrity
• An ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise judgement and establish priorities and display personal initiative
• Excellent communication skills (written, presentation and verbal) and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students, as well as with external stakeholders and senior managers in the public and private sectors;
• A broad understanding of the higher education environment
• A high level of proficiency in MS Office applications including live online teaching applications
• Working knowledge of online learning platforms

As with all positions at the GSB, integrity is an absolute requirement and candidates will need to possess a value system that embraces the GSB values, vision and strategy.

The annual remuneration package for 2025, will fall between R513 345 and R603 933.

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za ) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Cover letter describing experience in relation to the requirements of the job
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact details of three referees.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.

Any enquiries around the application process to be addressed to Ms Abigail Dixon at abigail.dixon@uct.ac.za or 021 650 1673

Website:           www.gsb.uct.ac.za

Closing date:   9 September 2025                   

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.