Assessment Manager

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.

The CGISA is seeking an Assessment Manager to oversee and assure the quality of its examination and moderation processes. Based in Killarney, Johannesburg, 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.

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.

Keeping abreast of developments in the education field in order to keep the Institute informed.

Qualifications & Experience:

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.

Skills & Attributes:

Excellent command of the English language – verbal and written

Attention to detail is essential

Ability to be a team player

Ability to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy

Ability to use own initiative and work independently