Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator / Officer About the Role

A well-established organisation in the education and training sector is seeking an experienced Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator / Officer to manage programme accreditation and ensure full regulatory compliance within the South African framework.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of education legislation and hands-on experience dealing with regulatory bodies and accreditation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accreditation and programme registration processes with:
  
  
  
  • DHET, QCTO, Umalusi, and SAQA
  
  
  
  


• Prepare and submit new applications, renewals, and amendments


• Compile and submit annual and ad hoc regulatory reports


• Manage uploads and submissions on HEQCIS


• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant legislation and frameworks


• Maintain policies, SOPs, and compliance documentation


• Prepare for audits and external quality assurance reviews


• Liaise with regulatory bodies and respond to queries


• Support internal stakeholders on compliance requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Quality Management, Public Administration, rellevant industry experience


• 3–5 years’ experience in accreditation / compliance within education or training


• Proven experience working with DHET CHE - NON NEGOTAIBLE


• Hands-on experience with HEQCIS submissions


• Strong understanding of South African regulatory frameworks

Key Skills

• Attention to detail


• Analytical thinking


• Regulatory interpretation


• Time management


• Report writing


• Stakeholder engagement


• Organisation


• Problem-solving


• Communication


• Compliance management