About the Organisation
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is the professional body for company secretaries and governance professionals across Southern Africa. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest division of the global Chartered Governance Institute. CGISA provides internationally recognised qualifications and supports its members through technical resources, training, and professional development. Committed to promoting ethical and effective governance, the institute plays an active role in shaping governance standards across the region, including contributions to frameworks like the King Reports.
About the Job
The CGISA is seeking an Assessment Manager to oversee and assure the quality of its examination and moderation processes. This permanent role involves managing assessments across 19 subjects, liaising with regulators and education providers, and ensuring alignment with global standards. Ideal candidates will have strong academic and governance backgrounds, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality education standards.
Key Responsibilities
Management of examination and moderation processes and procedures.
Selection of examiners and moderators when vacancies arise
Ongoing quality assurance of all examiners and moderators’ work.
Overall quality assurance of question papers and memoranda of all 19 subjects.
Developing, implementing and monitoring assessment policies, systems and procedures.
Overall monitoring of assignments.
Ensuring that syllabuses are kept up to date.
Selection of textbooks for each syllabus.
Liaison with skills development (tuition) providers.
Approaching universities to offer the CGISA qualification.
Ensuring alignment with the assessment policies of the global Chartered Governance Institute.
Liaison with all relevant regulatory bodies (QCTO, SAQA and FASSET).
Overall quality assurance of work experience module
Keeping education policies updated.
Keep up to date with developments in corporate governance and law.
Keeping abreast of developments in the education field to keep the Institute informed.
Requirements
A qualification such as an LLB, B Com, B Ed., MBA or CGISA.
Experience as a university lecturer (law, commerce) would be advantageous.
Background knowledge of corporate governance would be advantageous.
Excellent command of the English language – verbal and written
Attention to detail is essential
Good people skills
Ability to be a team player
Ability to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy
Ability to use own initiative and work independently
Ability to perform under stress
High level of confidentiality
High level of work ethic and integrity
Strong service ethic
To apply
To apply, email your application by Friday 30th May 2025 to callum@actionappointments.co.za
