Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Officer – Accreditation – Lerotholi Polytechnic (Lesotho) – Apply by 3 July 2025
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Position: Quality Assurance Officer – Accreditation
Department: Quality Assurance Department
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 3 July 2025
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager – Administration
Overview:
Lerotholi Polytechnic is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Officer – Accreditation to support its academic quality and programme accreditation processes. This permanent role is integral to the institution’s continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to upholding high standards in academic delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
-Coordinate and participate in accreditation applications and programme reviews.
-Collaborate with Heads of Departments on accreditation processes and ongoing quality improvements.
-Develop and review self-evaluation reports, improvement plans, and progress updates.
-Monitor implementation of school-based improvement plans to enrich student learning.
-Facilitate training for academic staff on accreditation processes and internal quality assurance practices.
-Review guidelines and develop procedures for training in quality assurance.
-Promote quality assurance awareness among students and support staff.
-Identify and profile institutional best practices and areas for improvement.
-Actively engage in all departmental quality assurance activities.
Note: Due to the dynamic nature of this role, additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.
Requirements and Skills:
- Education:
- Bachelor of Education (majoring in English Language) or equivalent.
- A qualification in quality assurance or experience in tertiary teaching/lecturing will be an added advantage.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2–5 years in a quality assurance, academic, or related environment.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of the higher education system and legal frameworks.
- Familiarity with Council on Higher Education (CHE) accreditation processes.
- High ethical standards, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and interdisciplinary academic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Client-focused and proactive mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic tasks.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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