COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION VACANCY
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Director Quality Assurance.
Purpose of the Job
To lead and direct the Quality Assurance Directorate in the development, implementation, and coordination of policies, regulations, standards, and tools for the implementation of institutional audits, accreditation, and quality assurance of programmes in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 2004. To lead and direct all initiatives on CHE’s extended mandate that deals with the Lesotho Qualifications Framework (LQF).
Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Educational Management: Assessment and Evaluation, Quality Systems and Management, or a related field.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of related work experience, 5 of which should be at a managerial level within a higher education setting.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of national, regional, and global higher education systems.
- Knowledge of the Lesotho national education system.
- Knowledge of quality assurance in higher education.
- Ability to provide guidance and coordinate diverse activities.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships and exercise a high level of professional discipline and conduct.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to think at the strategic level.
- Demonstration of customer service orientation.
To Apply:
Application letters accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and names of three referees with their contact details must be sent to:
Director Human Resources and Corporate Services
Council on Higher Education
P.O. Box 14046
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Or emailed to [email protected] or hand-delivered at the CHE offices located at Corner LEROTHOLI and CONSTITUTION Road, by 4.00 pm on Wednesday, 2nd May, 2025.
For a more detailed job profile, please visit our website: www.che.ac.ls
All applicants should verify their qualifications with the Council on Higher Education. Only applications that meet the required criteria will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.