Johannesburg: Senior Academic Admin Manager posted by Omega HR Solutions

Are you an organised and quality-driven higher education professional ready to take the lead in academic administration?

Were partnering with a respected educational institution to find a Senior Academic Administration Manager someone who can combine precision, leadership, and process excellence to keep academic operations running smoothly.

What youll do:
In this senior role, youll be responsible for developing and managing academic systems, ensuring compliance with higher education regulations, and maintaining data accuracy across the student lifecycle. Youll coordinate across departments, oversee graduations and examinations, and support institutional reporting to bodies such as DHET and CHE.

Youll also guide a small team, drive process improvements, and play a key role in maintaining quality assurance standards that underpin the institutions reputation.

What youll need:

• A Masters degree in Education, Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in academic administration, quality assurance, or student records management.

• Deep understanding of higher education frameworks, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

• Strong data management, policy development, and project coordination skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

If youre driven by structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement and thrive on keeping things organised while supporting big academic goals this could be your ideal next move.