The Council on Higher Education (CHE), South Africa’s statutory body responsible for quality assurance in higher education, has published a series of vacancy announcements as part of its ongoing institutional staffing processes. The organisation plays a central role in overseeing the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF), programme accreditation, institutional audits, and national quality assurance systems across the post-school education sector.

Based in Pretoria, the CHE operates under a legislative and policy mandate that supports the development, monitoring, and regulation of higher education standards in South Africa. The latest recruitment drive includes multiple roles across administration, accreditation, and qualifications management functions.

Overview of Available Positions

The organisation has advertised three key vacancies within its quality assurance and accreditation structures. These positions are intended to strengthen operational capacity in managing national higher education standards and regulatory processes.

The roles include:

Administrator: Management of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF)
Senior Manager: Accreditation
Administrator: Accreditation

All positions were advertised on 18 June 2026, with a closing date of 3 July 2026.

Administrator: Management of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework

This administrative role focuses on supporting the implementation and coordination of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF), a critical component of South Africa’s higher education regulatory system.

Key responsibilities are expected to include:

Supporting the administration of qualification structures and frameworks
Assisting in data management and documentation of qualification records
Coordinating communication between internal departments and external stakeholders
Supporting compliance monitoring and reporting functions
Maintaining accurate records aligned with national qualification standards

The position plays a foundational role in ensuring consistency and integrity in the classification and management of higher education qualifications.

Senior Manager: Accreditation Role Focus

The Senior Manager: Accreditation position represents a leadership-level function within CHE’s quality assurance system. Accreditation is a core mandate of the Council, ensuring that academic programmes and institutions meet required national standards.

The role is expected to involve:

Oversight of accreditation processes for higher education programmes
Management of accreditation teams and evaluation structures
Coordination of institutional assessments and reviews
Ensuring compliance with national higher education standards
Liaising with universities and relevant education stakeholders
Contributing to policy development and implementation within accreditation systems

This position requires strategic leadership capability and deep expertise in higher education quality assurance frameworks.

Administrator: Accreditation Support Functions

Alongside the senior management role, CHE has also advertised an administrative position supporting accreditation processes. This role is designed to assist in the operational execution of accreditation activities.

Responsibilities typically include:

Administrative coordination of accreditation applications and reviews
Maintenance of accreditation records and databases
Support for institutional audit preparation and documentation
Communication with institutions regarding accreditation requirements
Assistance in compiling reports and compliance documentation

This role is critical in ensuring that accreditation processes are efficiently managed and properly documented across the higher education system.

Institutional Mandate and Quality Assurance Functions

The Council on Higher Education serves as a key regulatory authority within South Africa’s post-school education sector. Its mandate includes:

Programme accreditation and institutional quality assurance
Monitoring of higher education standards
Management of national qualification frameworks
Conducting institutional audits and reviews
Providing research, monitoring, and policy advisory services

Through these functions, CHE ensures that higher education institutions maintain academic integrity and comply with national education regulations.

Systems, Platforms, and Operational Infrastructure

CHE also operates multiple digital platforms and systems to support its regulatory work. These include:

HEQCIS (Higher Education Quality Committee Information System)
HEQSF Online systems for qualification management
National Reviews Online System
Nominations and submissions portals

These platforms facilitate the management of accreditation workflows, institutional audits, and national review processes, ensuring efficiency and transparency in regulatory operations.

Governance, Collaboration, and Sector Partnerships

The Council works closely with several key stakeholders in the education sector, including:

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Universities South Africa (USAf)
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Umalusi and other quality councils

These partnerships ensure alignment across the broader education and training landscape, particularly in maintaining qualification standards and promoting system coherence.

Application Information and Closing Date

Applicants interested in any of the advertised positions are required to submit applications in accordance with CHE’s recruitment procedures. Supporting documentation, including application forms and job-specific requirements, is available through the organisation’s official vacancy portal.

Key application details include:

Closing date for all advertised positions: 3 July 2026
Applications must comply with CHE submission requirements
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Late submissions will not be considered

The Council has also indicated that it will not be liable for correspondence with unsuccessful applicants beyond the shortlisting phase.

Institutional Commitment to Quality and Governance

The Council on Higher Education continues to reinforce its commitment to strengthening South Africa’s higher education system through robust quality assurance mechanisms, transparent accreditation processes, and continuous institutional monitoring.

The current recruitment drive reflects an operational focus on enhancing internal capacity to manage increasing demands within programme accreditation and qualifications oversight.

By expanding its administrative and managerial teams, CHE aims to sustain the integrity of national higher education standards while supporting institutional compliance and sector-wide improvement.

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