Operations Manager – Learning and Academic Systems

Milpark School of Commerce

Operations Manager overseeing digital learning platforms and academic systems. Leading operational management and improving student support in higher education context.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To lead the operational management, support, configuration, and continuous improvement of digital learning technologies and academic administration systems
Ensure reliable and effective delivery of academic operations, student support, assessment readiness, and student success activities
Accountable for the day-to-day operation of digital learning platforms and academic systems
Manage system issues and maintain service continuity through effective processes and controls
Oversee configuration of calendars, modules, assessment cycles, and scheduling
Support teaching and learning requirements through system enablement
Lead and develop the systems operations team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant Bachelor’s degree
Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Digital learning or academic systems operations
Student information systems and platform support
Systems integration and incident management
Staff training and team leadership
Higher education experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups
Appointments will be made in line with our EE requirements

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital learning technologiesacademic administration systemsstudent information systemssystems integrationincident management

Soft Skills

team leadershipstaff trainingoperational managementcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreePostgraduate qualification