Head Of Digital Enablement

Recruiter

SimLanga Services

Job Ref

3838864164

Date posted

Monday, June 15, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

The Digital Enablement & Business Technology Manager is responsible for aligning business strategy and technology execution across Rosebank College. This role leads the translation of academic, operational and student experience priorities into a practical digital roadmap that enhances student success, improves operational efficiency, strengthens compliance, and enables data-driven decision-making across campuses and central support functions. The role acts as the strategic interface between Business and IT, ensuring that technology investments deliver measurable institutional value. Key Accountabilities / Position Description Digital Strategy & Institutional Alignment

• Translate Rosebank College and ADvTECH Higher Education strategy into a prioritised Digital Enablement Roadmap.
• Align digital initiatives to institutional priorities, including: o Student recruitment, retention and throughput o Academic delivery and blended learning enablement o Student support services o Regulatory and accreditation compliance o Operational efficiency and cost optimisation
• Ensure technology initiatives are value-driven, outcome-based and aligned to institutional strategy.
• Establish clear value metrics for digital investments (e.g. retention uplift, process cycle reduction, cost-to-serve, improved student satisfaction). Student & Academic Digital Enablement
• In conjunction with the Brand General Managers and AIT, ensure the effective use of the Student Information System (SIMS), Teaching and Learning Platforms (ARC, etc) and related platforms.
• Work with the respective managers / Capability Heads to improve digital integration across the student lifecycle: o Lead, Application and Enrolment o Academic progression and throughput o Assessments and results o Graduation and alumni
• Support blended and online learning in partnership with the Academic Head.
• Enhance digital tools that support student engagement, early warning systems and academic performance analytics. Business Process Optimisation & Automation
• In conjunction with the Rosebank College capability heads, identify process inefficiencies across campuses and support functions.
• In conjunction with AIT, lead automation and workflow optimisation initiatives in areas such as: o SIMS o Finance o HR and Payroll o Customer Services
• In conjunction with AIT, implement reporting automation and dashboarding for leadership decision-making.
• Plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Rosebank College and AIT capabilities heads. Data, Analytics & Decision Support
• In conjunction with the Rosebank College and AIT capability heads, strengthen data quality, governance and reporting capabilities.
• Align with AIT and the Academic Head to establish reliable management dashboards across: o Student retention o Academic performance & throughput o Operational efficiency o Financial performance
• Align with the AQMS ACE Capability to promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making.
• Partner with the AIT Capabilities team to improve integration, data pipelines and system interoperability. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership
• Serve as the primary business-facing technology lead for campuses and align with the AIT central function.
• Facilitate structured engagement with AIT, Academic Head, Student Services, Finance, HR and Marketing.
• Lead change management for digital adoption and process transformation.
• Drive user adoption, training and capability building across Rosebank College capabilities. Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure all digital initiatives align with: o DHET and CHE regulatory requirements o POPIA and data privacy standards o ADvTECH IT governance and cybersecurity policies o ADvTECH Group
• Support audit readiness through improved system controls and documentation.
• Ensure responsible use of AI and emerging technologies in academic and administrative contexts Leadership & Capability Development
• Lead and develop a cross-functional digital enablement capability (Business Analysts, Process Analysts, Reporting Specialists).
• Promote digital skills development across Rosebank College Capabilities.
• Embed project delivery practices where appropriate.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.