PLANNER: ACADEMIC & ENROLMENT (P7)

A relevant Master’s degree in Higher Education, Education, Public Administration, Development Studies, Strategic Management, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field. At least five years’ experience within the higher education sector. Sound understanding of the South African higher education environment and the policy/regulatory framework that informs academic and enrolment planning. Demonstrable knowledge of academic planning, PQM, HEQSF, CHE/DHET programme approval processes and student enrolment planning. Proven ability to analyse institutional, enrolment and programme-related data and translate evidence into clear reports, business cases, submissions and recommendations. Computer literacy, with strong working knowledge of MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Recommendations: Experience in university planning, institutional research, quality assurance, academic administration, enrolment management or a related institutional support environment. Exposure to SEEP, APP, IOP/DOP processes, programme viability analysis, DHET reporting and institutional governance submissions. Experience coordinating cross-functional planning projects involving Faculties, academic departments and support divisions. Knowledge of institutional systems or data platforms used for planning, enrolment, timetabling, HEMIS or business intelligence will be an advantage. Analytical thinking, evidence-based decision-making and attention to detail. Excellent report-writing, facilitation, presentation and communication skills. Strong planning, project coordination, follow-through and deadline management skills. Stakeholder engagement, professionalism, discretion and the ability to work across Faculties and divisions. ______________________________________________________________________

Academic and enrolment planning, including the preparation and monitoring of enrolment plans, annual targets and planning submissions. PQM management and programme planning support, including HEQSF alignment, programme changes, programme viability information and CHE/DHET process coordination. Evidence-based analysis and reporting on enrolment trends, programme demand, size and shape, space/resource implications and planning risks. Support for SEEP implementation and coordination of academic planning processes across Faculties, academic departments and support divisions. Cascading and alignment of institutional strategy, APP, IOPs and operational plans through templates, planning sessions, feedback and monitoring reports. Support to the Director: Strategic Planning on institutional planning projects, stakeholder engagements, governance submissions, presentations and planning workshops.

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