CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING INNOVATION
VACANCY NO: IRC 3389
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Senior Professional: Programmes Accreditation, in the Centre for Learning and Teaching Innovation.
The Senior Professional: Programmes Accreditation will be responsible for managing the accreditation process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and overseeing the registration and enrolment processes for academic programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain high-quality education and ensure smooth operations related to program offerings.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to:
Strategy and Policy: i) Contribute to the development and implementation of unit and departmental strategies, policies, plans, and procedures ii) Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Compliance: i) Establish processes to assess the quality and effectiveness of academic programs ii) Ensure compliance with university policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements iii) Collaborate with academic departments, faculty members, and administrators to ensure program offerings are aligned with university goals.
Accreditation: i) Monitor compliance with accreditation standards and guidelines ii) Liaise with stakeholders, e.g. academic departments and faculty to align and enhance academic programmes and curricula in line with accreditation requirements and industry needs iii) Maintain records of programme offerings, curriculum changes, and enrolment data iv) Prepare accreditation reports, self-studies, and supporting documentation. (v) Liaise with faculty to review and refine program curricula per accreditation criteria.
Risk and Compliance: (i) Participate in risk management, audits & regulatory, accreditation and program review compliance. (ii) Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, legislation as well as accreditation
and programs review requirements.
Customer Service: i) Respond to customer and stakeholder queries within area of expertise ii) Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Professional Development: i) Engage with the professional community to build and maintain expertise ii) Meet performance targets and participate in performance reviews iii) Pursue learning and development opportunities aligned with departmental needs.
The applicant must have:
Qualification Requirements: i) A Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education, Educational Management/Administration, Quality Assurance in Education, or a related field ii) PhD in related field will be an added advantage.
Experience Requirements: i) A minimum of four (4) years’ experience, three (3) of which should have been at an officer/professional level ii) Higher Education experience will be an added advantage.
Professional registration: Member of a recognised professional body or eligible for registration.
Other Requirements: (i) Knowledge of accreditation and quality assurance standards. (ii) Strong leadership, communication, organizational and project management skills. (iii) Familiarity with Quality Assurance, accreditation processes, procedures and standards. (iv) High integrity in handling cash and financial matters.
How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicant’s suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, three work-related references and send complete documentation to: Intermediate Administrative Officer, Centre for Learning and Teaching Innovation, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00707, Gaborone, Botswana. Telephone: (+267) 355 2776, E-mail: directorCelti@ub.ac.bw.
Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to Block 243 Office 109 (First Floor)
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants should inform their referees to: i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and ii) submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 10 August 2026