Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC)

Full Time
Eswatini
Posted 14 hours ago

Website Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC)

Ensuring relevance & excellence

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

On behalf of our client, the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC), we invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following positions:

Chief Executive Officer (Re-advertisement)
Quality Assurance Manager
Advocacy and Communication Officer

1. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – RE-ADVERTISEMENT

This role will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ESHEC, ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, and effective regulation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
The role encompasses quality assurance, research promotion, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilisation to support the growth and transformation of higher education in Eswatini.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction to ESHEC aligned with national education priorities.
Lead and manage a professional team while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource mobilisation.
Mobilise financial resources including government funding, donor support, grants, and private sector investments.
Ensure transparent and accountable financial practices.
Develop and implement quality assurance and accreditation frameworks for HEIs.
Monitor institutional compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Promote research, innovation, and programme development in higher education.
Drive policy reforms ensuring equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
Establish strategic partnerships with government, donors, and private sector stakeholders.
Engage with national and international stakeholders.
Monitor progress against strategic goals and prepare reports for Council and stakeholders.
Represent ESHEC in national and international forums.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of higher education regulation and quality assurance.
Strategic leadership and visionary thinking.
Ability to mobilise resources and build partnerships.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s Degree in Education, Quality Assurance, or related field.
Proven experience in strategic management, financial management, and team leadership.
PhD in Education, Quality Assurance, or related field is an added advantage.
Minimum 7 years relevant experience in higher education regulation, accreditation, or academic leadership.
Experience with international quality assurance standards.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

This role will lead the Council’s quality assurance and accreditation functions, overseeing institutional registration, programme accreditation, audits, and compliance monitoring to safeguard the quality of higher education in Eswatini.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate implementation of the Council’s quality assurance strategy.
Coordinate institutional registration, programme accreditation, audits, and compliance monitoring.
Develop quality assurance policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
Develop and maintain the quality assurance department budget.
Maintain a business risk register.
Coordinate stakeholder education on legislation and regulations.
Conduct institutional audits.
Oversee management of the Quality Assurance team.
Manage external evaluation and peer review processes.
Monitor and evaluate performance of higher education institutions.
Prepare quality assurance reports and recommendations for management and Council.
Provide strategic advice on quality assurance and accreditation.
Maintain partnerships with higher education institutions and international quality assurance networks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strategic leadership and decision-making.
Stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
Policy development and regulatory analysis.
Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.

3. ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER

This role is responsible for developing and implementing the Council’s advocacy, branding, and communication strategies to enhance public awareness and strengthen the Council’s visibility and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement advocacy and communication strategies.
Manage corporate identity, media relations, website, and digital communication platforms.
Coordinate public awareness campaigns and outreach programmes.
Produce communication materials including press releases, newsletters, publications, and annual reports.
Monitor media coverage and advise management on communication strategy and reputation management.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Establish Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with professional bodies and industry partners.
Serve as the primary media liaison for the Council.
Implement communication policies and frameworks.
Maintain a communication and advocacy risk register.
Support policy communication and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2022.
Develop and manage the advocacy and communications budget.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strategic communication and advocacy.
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Media relations and public affairs management.
Digital communication and content development.
Research and policy communication skills.
Professional integrity and strategic judgement.

Qualifications and Experience

Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, Marketing, or related field.
Membership in a recognised professional communications body (e.g., PRISA) is an advantage.
Master’s degree in a related field is advantageous.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in communications, advocacy, media relations, or public relations.
Proven experience implementing communication strategies.
Valid Driver’s License.

Application Details

Written applications with certified copies of academic certificates must be submitted together with a comprehensive CV.

📅 Closing Date: 18 March 2026

⚠️ Only emailed applications will be accepted.
Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants must clearly specify the position applied for in the subject line.

The Recruitment Manager
SNG Grant Thornton (Pty) Ltd
Umkhiva House, Lot 195
Kat Grant Street, Mbabane

📧 Email: recruitment.sz@sng.gt.com

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