REGIONAL MANAGER – The Namibian College of Open Learning

The Namibian College of Open Learning is an educational institution
established by an Act of Parliament which provides courses for adults
and out-of-school youth.

We are committed to providing wider access to quality educational services for our
learners and other customers using a variety of open learning methods.
NAMCOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND INVITES SUITABLE CANDIDATES
TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
POSITION: REGIONAL MANAGER: NORTH-EASTERN
DIRECTORATE: REGIONAL LIAISON & SUPPORT
REPORT TO: MANAGER: OPEN SCHOOLING
DUTY STATION: RUNDU
PATERSON JOB GRADE D4

JOB PURPOSE:
The Regional Manager is responsible for the promotion and implementation of NAMCOL
programmes and services, management of human, financial and physical resources,
provision of effective student support services, performing marketing functions as well
as engaging stakeholders in the region.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Human and Physical Resources Management;
• Financial Administration;
• Student Support;
• Marketing and Liaison;
• Risk Management;
• Research;
• Planning, Executing and Reporting.

REQUIREMENTS
• A recognized Master’s Degree in Education, Education Management, Business
Administration or related discipline,
• At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience in ODL of which three (3) years
should have been at Management level;
• A code BE Driver’s license valid in Namibia.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Namibian Education Sector, NAMCOL Act, Public Enterprise
Governance Act, Regulatory Authority within the education sector, open and
distance learning and/or adult education and Procurement Act.
• People, financial and project management, leadership and development,
relationship and stakeholder management, ability to understand complex
environment and interrelations, ability to understand the strategic direction of
the College. Reliable, goal-driven, emotionally matured, strategic, business savvy,
student-centred and change oriented.
The document in support of the application should contain the following;
• Certified copies of educational and professional qualifications;
• Names and contact details of three (3) referees
NB: Foreign qualifications must be accredited by NQA
The College offers attractive remuneration supplemented by fringe benefits.