Module Coordinator – School of Commerce

Job description

STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the position of: 2 x Module Coordinator – School of Commerce

For NQF 5 to 8 modules like Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation, Auditing, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Markets

1 November 2026 SOCTEC2026 (Permanent)
1 January 2027 SOCTEC2027 (Fixed term ending 31 December 2028)

A central Module Coordinator model refers to the appointment of a single academically accountable individual who has overarching responsibility for the quality, consistency, and effective delivery of a module across all campuses, sites, and delivery modes. By centralising coordination, STADIO is able to strengthen quality assurance, reduce duplication, improve responsiveness to risks or student concerns, and ensure that growth in student numbers or multiple delivery locations does not compromise academic standards. This role is not comparable to a traditional lecturer role with ample student engagement.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Study material development

• Oversee and manage the development or review of study guides (full or wrap-around)
• Seek feedback from all stakeholders and keep a record of required changes to study guides in anticipation of the review cycle
• Monitor the appropriateness of the prescribed textbook and editions
• Ensure continued alignment between study guide and textbook, where applicable
• Update study guides to cater for new textbook editions

Assessment

• Draft all formal assessments for allocated modules
• Consider internal and external pre-moderation feedback and implement changes as required
• Conduct internal pre-moderation for modules in field of expertise
• Conduct meetings with all campus lecturers to discuss the assessment strategy
• Brief markers and moderators, and provide content support during the marking process
• Mark a prescribed minimum number of assessments (+- 3) to fine tune marking guideline/memorandum
• Consider markers’ reports and decide on appropriate action
• Consider moderators’ reports and decide on appropriate action, in consultation with campus lecturers, Head of School and subject coordinator
• Sign off on assessment results
• Actively participate in the investigation/management of modules with continuously low pass rates

Learning journey design

• Conduct research in learning design in the field of expertise
• Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment
• Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies
• Actively collaborate with campus lecturers to continuously enhance the learning journey

LMS course environment

• Design and draft materials needed for the course environment (announcements, etc.)
• Populate and maintain the course environment for modules owned

Learning & student support

• Invite guest speakers to enrich modules, and host two live online sessions per semester to support student understanding and engagement.
• Draft additional support materials for students for difficult modules

Research and professional development

• Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise
• Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment
• Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies
• Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong background in the modules listed above, preferably with practical or industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of the analytical frameworks that underpin South African business practices for the modules listed above, with the ability to apply these principles to real-world business and industry contexts.
• At least two years of module coordination experience in a tertiary institution.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of teaching practices for the modules listed above.

• Sound teaching and learning, assessment, and study material development skills.
• Ability to apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, interactive, and well-aligned learning experiences across delivery modes (Blended contact and distance learning).

• Practical own teaching experience highly recommended.

• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• Experience as a Programme Coordinator beneficial

Qualification:

• Recommended NQF Level 9 in Accounting
• Minimum NQF Level 8 in a technical field linked to Commerce, i.e. Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, etc.

Skills and Abilities required:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and collaboratively in a remote working environment.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage a continuous flow of tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
• High levels of self-motivation, accountability, and the ability to work independently in a structured, task-driven remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to shared goals while coordinating effectively across virtual platforms.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to remain productive and solution-focused in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Posted on 23 Sep 09:58, Closing date 4 Oct