Head of Department – Risk & Insurance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Cultivate relationships with prospective and existing clients and/or industry organizations to enhance the financial planning department.

• Collaborate closely with various teams and stakeholders to implement the new qualification within the Department, taking full ownership of its development.

• Partner with other stakeholders and take charge of the creation and authorship of educational materials, including all subject-specific content and information added to the virtual learning environment (VLE).

• Execute the assessment policies and procedures of Milpark in accordance with HEQC standards for assigned programs and subjects.

• Deliver lectures and conduct assessments for assigned programs in your area of expertise.

• Oversee the assessment drafting process for designated subjects across programs, ensuring timelines are met.

• Perform internal moderation on assigned subjects.

• Approve all assessments for the designated subject.

• Support the development of academic policies pertaining to faculty processes.

• Gather feedback from the industry to foster innovation and ensure the relevance of teaching materials.

• Monitor and manage student progression in assigned programs, in collaboration with Program Managers (PMs).

• Take ownership of the coherence and relevance of the designated programs and areas.

• Manage all assigned programs with a focus on the quality of course content, teaching, and student support.

• Recruit academic staff for the designated areas.

• Oversee the performance of teaching staff to ensure part-time lecturers adhere to Milpark's standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's Degree (NQF 9) in a Risk or Insurance-related field is preferred, with a minimum of an NQF 8 industry-related qualification.

• Holder of a designation related to the Risk and/or Insurance industry.

• At least 3 years of experience in the Risk and/or Insurance Industry is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the academic field.

• Management experience is preferred.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work to strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Passion for education and student success.

• Strong analytical skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Access to continuous learning programs.

• Flexible work arrangements.