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Job Title:

Head of Education

 

Location:

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa

 

Employment Type:

12 Months Fixed- Term

 

Remuneration:

Market Related

 

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

 

Reporting Line:

CEO - SSISA

 

Role Summary:

The primary function is to provide leadership to the Education Hub and steer its strategic imperatives to provide effective management, sustainable expansion and financial growth

 

Qualifications, Experience and Duties:

Essential Criteria

· Honours Degree in sports, fitness or health.

· 8 years education experience at a tertiary level which should include online or hybrid modes of delivery

· 2 years marketing and sales experience.

· 5 years middle management experience.

 

Preferred

· Master’s degree in business, sports management or equivalent.

· Exposure to the sports, fitness or health industry.

 

Key Performance Areas

1. Strategy Development and Implementation

· Inform the strategic direction to guide and direct the activities of the Education Hub.

· Develop the Education Hub into a thriving business unit that supports and achieves objectives of the organisation’s strategic plan.

· Oversight of content for the various qualifications and short courses.

· Expand the geographical reach of the Education Hub.

· Broaden the offering of qualifications, part qualifications, short courses and micro credentials for online and hybrid learning.

· Create a strategy to attract a greater number of students whilst maintaining high quality.

· Ensure the integration of technology and innovation into teaching and learning (e.g. blended learning, gamification and microlearning).

· Update and monitor LMS technology whilst aligning to the business objectives.

· Identify and develop partnerships with accredited institutions with a view to co-license qualifications and courses.

 

2. Financial Management and Budgeting

· Explore opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs through process improvements.

· Manage spends within the allocated budget parameters whilst ensuring value for money.

· Control company resources to improve profitability.

· Ensure the Education Hub achieves the financial results outlined in SSISA's 5-year’s forecast.

 

3. Governance Management

· Lead and support all governance activities for the Education Hub.

· Keep abreast of policies and procedures pertaining to quality assuring and accrediting bodies including, but not limited, to SETAs, QCTO, HPCSA, REPSSA, ICREPS and SACE.

· Retain certification rights from the accrediting bodies.

· Ensure adherence to company policy, procedures, legislation and ethical consideration.

· Assess the impact and identify necessary changes in work practices to ensure compliance.

 

4. Development of the Education Hub Marketing Strategy

· Engage in market research and analysis to understand the needs of the education industry and the market trends.

· Design and oversee a marketing campaign that will generate leads and sales.

· Drive demand and contribute to the company's revenue and growth.

· Ensure that the marketing co-ordinator is supported and receives clear direction on the execution of marketing activities that aligns with the expectations of the Education Hub.

 

5. Development and Maintenance of Partnerships

· Source financial partnerships to sustain the objectives of the Education Hub.

· Establish and maintain relationships with relevant government departments, sporting federations and academies, fitness centers and clubs.

 

6. Project Management

· Establish and lead projects.

· Identify project team members.

· Ensure budgets are adhered to.

· Monitor and evaluate project deliverables.

 

7. Contribute to Human Capital Activities

· Support and promote the social responsibility objectives of the business.

· Encourage activities that will promote a positive corporate culture.

· Mentor staff to ensure consistent skills and career development.

· Ensure all staff are contracted and appraised in line with the Performance Management policy.

· Continuously evaluate learning interventions to identify gaps in the training provided.

 

Abilities, Skills, and Attributes

· Innovative and enthusiastic.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.

Job Title

Intermediate Integration Specialist

 

Employment Type

Permanent, on-site.

 

Remuneration

Market Related.

 

Working hours

· Monday – Friday.

· 40 hours per week.

 

Reporting Line

This position reports to the Head: IT

 

Job Purpose

As an Intermediate Integration Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in integrating cloud-based and on-premises systems to ensure smooth and secure data flow across our operational platforms. You will design, develop, and maintain integrations across key business tools including Microsoft 365, HubSpot, Sage, Moodle, Mindbody, and more.

Qualification & Experience

Essential requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in IT or similar
• 2 years experience in system integration, API development, or middleware implementation.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Strong database querying skills (SQL/MySQL).
• Experience integrating systems across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Proficiency with at least two of the following languages: C#, PHP, Dart (Flutter).
• Working knowledge of Azure services, Google Cloud authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT), and API security.
• Experience in SQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Firebase

 

Preferred:

• 3 years or more experience
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, or other iPaaS tools.
• Knowledge of SFTP, JSON, XML, and webhook configurations.
• Prior experience in health, fitness, or educational sectors.
• Familiarity with CRM, LMS, and HRIS integration strategies.
• Working knowledge of Node js and Flutter (Dart)

 

Key Performance Areas

• Design, develop, test, and deploy system integrations and APIs between internal and external systems.
• Ensure data consistency and synchronization across platforms such as Sage Intacct, Sage 300 People, Hello VSM, Mindbody, and Moodle.
• Manage and optimize integrations using Microsoft 365 (Business Basic), Azure services, and cloud APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Operations, Performance) to understand and implement business automation requirements.
• Monitor and maintain integration performance and resolve incidents related to data syncing or communication failures.
• Create and maintain documentation for integration processes, data flows, and system diagrams.
• Work closely with developers using C# (.NET Core/Framework), PHP (Laravel), and Flutter (Dart) to enhance the efficiency of integrations.
• Leverage SQL and MySQL databases for data transformation, ETL processes, and reporting needs.
• Support secure authentication and authorization across platforms using OAuth, SSO, or relevant identity providers.
• Maintain version control and adhere to internal change management protocols.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.