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Head Of Digital Enablement

Full-time

SimLanga Services

The Digital Enablement & Business Technology Manager is responsible for aligning business strategy and technology execution across Rosebank College.

This role leads the translation of academic, operational and student experience priorities into a practical digital roadmap that enhances student success, improves operational efficiency, strengthens compliance, and enables data-driven decision-making across campuses and central support functions.

The role acts as the strategic interface between Business and IT, ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable institutional value.

Key Accountabilities / Position Description

Digital Strategy & Institutional Alignment

Translate Rosebank College and ADvTECH Higher Education strategy into a prioritised Digital Enablement Roadmap.

Align digital initiatives to institutional priorities, including:

o Student recruitment, retention and throughput

o Academic delivery and blended learning enablement

o Student support services

o Regulatory and accreditation compliance

o Operational efficiency and cost optimisation

Ensure technology initiatives are value-driven, outcome-based and aligned to institutional strategy.

Establish clear value metrics for digital investments (e.g. retention uplift, process cycle reduction, cost-to-serve, improved student satisfaction).

Student & Academic Digital Enablement

In conjunction with the Brand General Managers and AIT, ensure the effective use of the Student Information System (SIMS), Teaching and Learning Platforms (ARC, etc) and related platforms.

Work with the respective managers / Capability Heads to improve digital integration across the student lifecycle:

o Lead, Application and Enrolment

o Academic progression and throughput

o Assessments and results

o Graduation and alumni

Support blended and online learning in partnership with the Academic Head.

Enhance digital tools that support student engagement, early warning systems and academic performance analytics.

Business Process Optimisation & Automation

In conjunction with the Rosebank College capability heads, identify process inefficiencies across campuses and support functions.

In conjunction with AIT, lead automation and workflow optimisation initiatives in areas such as:

o SIMS

o Finance

o HR and Payroll

o Customer Services

In conjunction with AIT, implement reporting automation and dashboarding for leadership decision-making.

Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Rosebank College and AIT capabilities heads.

Data, Analytics & Decision Support

In conjunction with the Rosebank College and AIT capability heads, strengthen data quality, governance and reporting capabilities.

Align with AIT and the Academic Head to establish reliable management dashboards across:

o Student retention

o Academic performance & throughput

o Operational efficiency

o Financial performance

Align with the AQMS ACE Capability to promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making.

Partner with the AIT Capabilities team to improve integration, data pipelines and system interoperability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership

Serve as the primary business-facing technology lead for campuses and align with the AIT central function.

Facilitate structured engagement with AIT, Academic Head, Student Services, Finance, HR and Marketing.

Lead change management for digital adoption and process transformation.

Drive user adoption, training and capability building across Rosebank College capabilities.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure all digital initiatives align with:

o DHET and CHE regulatory requirements

o POPIA and data privacy standards

o ADvTECH IT governance and cybersecurity policies

o ADvTECH Group

Support audit readiness through improved system controls and documentation.

Ensure responsible use of AI and emerging technologies in academic and administrative contexts

Leadership & Capability Development

Lead and develop a cross-functional digital enablement capability (Business Analysts, Process Analysts, Reporting Specialists).

Promote digital skills development across Rosebank College Capabilities.

Embed project delivery practices where appropriate.

Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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