Milpark Education is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited qualifications ranging from undergraduate certificates and degrees, to postgraduate diplomas and degrees, up to the level of Master\u2019s and Doctor of Business Administration degrees.<\/p>\n
Milpark also offers short courses, executive education and continuous professional development. Our qualifications are offered in a range of modes to suit individual requirements: via contact learning (on campus), distance learning and online (off campus).<\/p>\n
The Milpark culture is based on four core values:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.Excellence Milpark has five different Schools, each with its own unique focus:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.Milpark College The Schools operate from campuses in Melville, Johannesburg, and Claremont, Cape Town, as well as from an office in Durban. Milpark has a diverse student body, which includes both school-leavers and employed adults. We offer examinations at 41 venues countrywide, and also accommodate international students.<\/p>\n Milpark Business School offers the only AMBA-accredited online MBA in Africa, and locally, its MBA is ranked No. 2 in South Africa by the PMR.africa rankings.<\/p>\n For more information, visit us at www.milpark.ac.za<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: Lecturer<\/strong> Job Functions Academic,Administration,E-Learning,Financial Planning,Research,Research and Development Specification<\/strong> The ideal candidate for this position will have industry experience working with taxation, estates and trusts. You need to be passionate about taking technical material and content and presenting and teaching it in such a way that BCom and Postgraduate students will know what the practical implications will be for their clients. If you want to make a definitive contribution to raising the level of financial planning offered to clients in Southern Africa, this is the role for you. This lecture position is in the Department of Financial Planning in the School of Financial Planning and Insurance.<\/p>\n Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and appointments will be made in line with our B-BBEE Strategy.<\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Teaching<\/em> Programme Oversight<\/strong> Recruitment, performance management and people development Customer Service<\/strong> Research<\/strong> Take accountability for own development<\/strong> Special projects<\/strong> Requirements<\/strong> \u2022A Master\u2019s degree is preferred Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022At least five years of industry experience dealing with taxation, estate planning and trusts Desired Behavioural Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Excellent oral and written communication skills Any problems with registering\/uploading your CV, please contact the HR Administrator at HR@milpark.ac.za<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a011\/08\/2020<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Milpark Education is a private higher education institution that delivers accredited qualifications ranging from undergraduate certificates and degrees, to postgraduate diplomas and degrees, up to the level of Master\u2019s and…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1353,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[343],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n2.Integrity
\n3.Respect
\n4.Innovation.<\/p>\n
\n2.School of Financial Planning and Insurance
\n3.School of Investment and Banking
\n4.School of Commerce
\n5.Milpark Business School<\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Claremont, Western Cape, South Africa
\nReference:<\/strong> # Lec_20200730
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nIndustries Academic,Education<\/p>\n
\nMilpark is seeking a Lecturer with specialization in taxation, estate planning and trusts<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Implement the assessment policy and procedures of Milpark in line with HEQC requirements with regard to assigned programmes and subjects
\n\u2022Lecture and assess on assigned programmes in field of expertise.
\n\u2022Manage the assessment drafting process for assigned subjects across programmes within timelines as require
\n\u2022Conduct internal moderation on assigned subjects
\n\u2022Sign off on all assessments on assigned subject
\n\u2022Manage academic assessment discrepancies for assigned programmes and make recommendations to the Results Committee.
\n\u2022Control and sign off of marks for assigned programmes
\n\u2022Assist with academic policy development for the faculty processes
\n\u2022Obtain input from industry to ensure innovation and relevance of teaching and to improve teaching material
\n\u2022Take responsibility for all learning material as well as subject related information loaded on myMilpark
\n\u2022Assist students with content related queries and deal with requests for extra student support
\n\u2022Build good relationships with internal departments and part-time academics
\n\u2022Serve on relevant academic committees<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Develop and document admission and exemption policies for the programme
\n\u2022Develop RPL policy for a specific programme
\n\u2022Oversee implementation of admission and selection policies for the assigned programmes (ensuring all entry criteria met and approval of selection and admissions)
\n\u2022Track and manage student throughput on assigned programmes, in consultation with PMs, including the oversight of \u201cat risk\u201d student management
\n\u2022Action items that come out of specific student surveys and focus groups, in coordination with programme managers
\n\u2022Take responsibility and ownership for the coherence and relevance of the assigned programmes and areas
\n\u2022Ensure adequate author briefing for new subjects
\n\u2022Manage all assigned programmes with reference to quality of course content and teaching and student support
\n\u2022Monitor curriculum development implementation, performance and quality of assigned programmes
\n\u2022Prepare documentation (submissions) for registration (SAQA) and accreditation of programmes (HEQC) and for quality assurance (INSETA)
\n\u2022Assist with preparation of Prospectus\/Milpark Rules\/similar
\n\u2022Manage the review process of material for assigned subjects in line with Milpark\u2019s processes and procedures<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Recruit part-time academic staff (lecturers, examiners, critical readers, authors, moderators, tutors, supervisors, markers) for assigned areas
\n\u2022Participate in \u201cmock\u201d lecturing process before appointment of part-time lecturing staff so as to assess capability
\n\u2022Take responsibility for the quality of academic staff appointed and contracted on assigned subjects
\n\u2022Manage induction and development of new part-time academic staff
\n\u2022Manage the performance of part-time lecturing staff to ensure that part-time lecturers meet Milpark\u2019s standards
\n\u2022Take responsibility for part-time lecturer and examiner development of teaching and learning ability according to quality assurance requirements
\n\u2022Address poor performance of part-time academic staff<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Improve and ensure student motivation
\n\u2022Be available to meet with students in terms of an agreed schedule
\n\u2022Ensure the student profiles are kept up to date with all contact intervention information and\/or academic info
\n\u2022Address student academic queries and disputes
\n\u2022Provide academic consulting services to students, faculty and sales & marketing department
\n\u2022Participate in HEQC\/DoE\/INSETA enquiries
\n\u2022Consult with marketing and administrative departments in connection with student evaluation and feedback.
\n\u2022Maintain professional relationships with all clients, Milpark management and staff.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Conduct research and produce publications or other research outputs in line with departmental objectives
\n\u2022Assist with the research of faculty<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Expand own expertise on continuous basis
\n\u2022Attend workshops, conferences, etc. in order to stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
\n\u2022Engage with the professional and academic communities Special projects
\n\u2022Assist in the delivery of special projects as determined by management<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Assist in the delivery of special projects as determined by management<\/p>\n
\nEducation<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022Must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
\n\u2022Must be a CFP\u00ae Professional
\n\u2022BCom Law or LLB completed as part of undergraduate studies<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Proven ability to write articles (academic, legal or popular press-related)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Proven record of ability to manage time and to work to strict deadlines in a fast moving and pressurized environment
\n\u2022Ability to give high attention to detail
\n\u2022Ability to work in a team
\n\u2022Excellent interpersonal skills
\n\u2022Commitment to continuous professional development
\n\u2022Passion for education and for students<\/p>\n