CELS (PDIR) PROGRAMME MANAGER (PEROMNES GRADE 7)– 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT – HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

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COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

SCHOOL OF LAW

CENTRE FOR EXTENDED LEGAL STUDIES (CELS)

PROGRAMME MANAGER: PDIR

FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

REF NO: CELS 06/2025/PDIR

The Centre for Extended Legal Studies (CELS) seeks to appoint a Programme Manager on a fixed-term contract (from 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2026 (incl.)) to manage the Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations (30 hours per month).

The incumbent must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, a thorough knowledge of the academic rules, policies, and procedures applicable to the programme concerned, and the ability to manage online teaching and learning efficiently, effectively, and creatively.

There may be adjustments to the nature of the relevant positions during the contract period as a result of re-organisation. Among their other duties, incumbents may be required to assist with the transition to the new structure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related forensic discipline;

• At least three (3) years’ teaching experience at University level in a relevant discipline/area of specialization;

• At least one (1) year experience with managing and organizing an academic programme in the UKZN School of Law, which must include experience with managing online programme delivery.

The posts report to the Director: CELS at Howard College Campus. Technical enquiries regarding the post may be directed to krugers@ukzn.ac.za. Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates. The remuneration will be in accordance with the University's policy on fixed-term appointments. The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 November 2025. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (Support Staff), which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za. Completed forms must be emailed to Winfredp@ukzn.ac.za. Please state the advert reference number in your EMAIL subject line.

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