Institution: International Peace College South Africa (IPSA)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Position Type: Fixed-term contract (2 years)

Remuneration: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Working Hours: Full-time position

The International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) invites applications for the position of Quality Assurance Officer. This role is central to maintaining and enhancing the IPSA’s academic standards and compliance with national higher education regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to IPSA’s vision of revitalising the intellectual and spiritual dynamism of the Muslim community through the principle of wasatiyyah (the middle way), promoting an authentic South African Islamic heritage and preparing graduates to play a meaningful role in building a just society locally and globally.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Education, Curriculum Studies, Higher Education Management, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in higher education quality assurance, accreditation processes, and programme development.
• Proven track record in drafting, submitting, and reviewing academic programmes in line with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF).
• Solid understanding of Council on Higher Education (CHE), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and SAQA
• Experience in drafting and implementing institutional quality assurance policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Development & Accreditation: Lead the development, review, and accreditation of new and existing programmes in line with HEQSF.
• Quality Assurance Systems: Establish, monitor and refine quality assurance systems across academic and administrative units.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure full institutional compliance with CHE, DHET, and SAQA standards. Compile, analyse, and submit reports to management and regulators.
• Policy Development: Draft, review and implement policies that align with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
• Capacity Building: Provide training, workshops and ongoing support to academic and administrative staff on quality assurance processes.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Conduct internal audits, programme reviews, student feedback analysis and evaluation processes to maintain high academic standards.
• Strategic Input: Support the Academic Board and Executive Management in institutional planning, risk management and academic excellence initiatives.
• Research and Benchmarking: Engage in benchmarking best practices locally and internationally to enhance IPSA’s academic offering.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with excellent report-writing abilities.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with digital quality assurance tools and data management systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, ethical standards and institutional values.

Why Join IPSA?

• Be part of a growing institution that blends Islamic scholarship with modern academic excellence.
• Contribute to shaping higher education that is relevant to South Africa’s socio-cultural context.
• Collaborate with dynamic academic and administrative teams.
• Opportunities for professional growth and research engagement.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• A cover letter
• Names and contact details of three referees.

Closing Date: 30 November  2025
Applications should be sent to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information contact IPSA CEO, Dr Dawood Terblanche 0 74 151 4951.