Programme Leader Business, Financial Services and Entrepreneurship

The Programme Leader will lead the department/cluster with the planning of exisiting programmes, strategically identifying courses to be offered, liaise with stakeholders, work on articulation to higher courses, ensure quality assurance of the courses delivered among others

Post:                                Programme Leader (Business, Financial Services and Entrepreneurship)

Duration:                      Contractual basis for two years, may be considered for permanent and pensionable establishment upon satisfactory completion of contractual employment

Salary:                             Rs 42,325 – 66,650

(Negotiable on the basis of qualification and experience)

Qualifications:            

 A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance or Entrepreneurship from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board

A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board.

Experience:                   A. At least five years post qualification experience in the field including at least three years in middle and/ or senior management level

                                     B. Experience in developing, delivery and implementation of courses  in the filed of Business/Financial Services/ Entrepreneurship preferably in a tertiary environment would constitute an advantage.

Candidates should:

• be proactive and have the ability to work under pressure;
• possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
• be conversant with modern developments in the field ;

• be able to inspire students in the development of skills in the field;
• possess good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• possess management and supervisory skills; and
• be able to use and advise on the use of ICT tools in the delivery of courses.

Candidates should produce written evidence of experience/knowledge claimed.

Duties:                                 

1. To be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd.

    2. To assist the PML Management inter alia in the following:

• formulating and maintaining procedures for the delivery of programmes in the field or related fields;

• implementing and coordinating decisions taken by management in the delivery of programmes in the field or related field;

• formulating and implementing plans for manpower development and training in the field;

• liaising with partners (local, regional and international) in enabling  programmes in the field or related fields to be developed and offered.

   3. To prepare detailed training programmes in consultation with the other teaching staff, stakeholders from the field in Mauritius, external collaborators and other authorities and to keep appropriate records thereof.

   4. To maintain liaison and lines of communication with Industry stakeholders for the placement of students.

   5. To promote and participate in the organisation of programmes, events, and activities aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the field. 

   6. To conduct courses and demonstrate articulation in the field or related field.

   7. To participate in basic, post-basic as well as in-service training of personnel.

   8. To prepare and invigilate examinations and tests and assess and grade students.

   9. To integrate technology in the teaching and learning process.

   10. To provide, under supervision, as and when required, advice and information on matters relating to delivery of courses.

   11. To draft and prepare agenda, minutes and reports of staff meetings.

    12. To supervise and provide guidance to staff working under his/her responsibility and coordinate the work of other staff.

    13. To help in the administration of the Polytechnic, e.g. taking charge of the library, records, safe keeping of equipment, instruments,,stores and other articles, whenever required.

    14. To carry out evaluation and quality assurance of teaching programmes.

     15. To use ICT in the performance of his/her duties.

     16. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from the Programme Leader (Business, Financial Services and Entrepreneurship) in the roles ascribed to him/her.

Note:

• The Programme Leader (Business, Financial Services and Entrepreneurship) shall have a primary interest in the whole training function. He/she should therefore devote all his/her attention to the students.

• The Programme Leader (Business, Financial Services and Entrepreneurship) may be called to work on Sundays and public holidays.