Officer - Quality and Compliance

Botho University is a dynamic institution committed to growth and innovation. We continuously introduce new programmes and facilities to meet evolving industry demands and equip our graduates with future-ready skills. The University offers Campus Learning in Eswatini, Gaborone and Maseru, alongside Blended and Distance Learning programmes via our Online Learning Campus.

We invite applications from exceptional leaders for the following position. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Lesotho citizens.

Officer – Quality and Compliance (Maseru Campus)

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in quality assurance, Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Management, or another relevant field.
• Certification in Quality Assurance, ISO standards, or a related area will be an added advantage.
• · Relevant experience in higher education quality assurance and academic administration is desirable.
• · 3 years of experience is required.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Ensure every department functions according to BU’s procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Schedule, conduct and/or coordinate internal and external audits time-to-time.
• Ensure all existing programmes in the campus implement and follows the procedures set by the regulatory body.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to achieving the University’s vision and mission by implementing approved quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the University’s Quality Policy and Quality Management System.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students, partner institutions, regulators, professional bodies, industry representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a sound understanding of the University’s academic programmes and relevant quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote a conducive working, teaching, and learning environment.

Operational Roles and Responsibilities

Support effective academic quality assurance for all University programmes by:

• Conducting routine compliance checks on academic activities, processes, and documentation.

• Supporting the collection and verification of evidence required for programme registration, accreditation, review, and renewal.
• Assisting with internal and external audits, programme reviews, accreditation activities, and regulatory inspections.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date quality assurance records, programme documentation, compliance evidence, and audit reports.
• Following up on assigned recommendations and corrective actions and reporting progress to the designated supervisor.
• Supporting the monitoring of programme development, approval, review, accreditation, registration, and renewal dates.
• Performing other assigned quality assurance duties and reporting identified compliance concerns to the designated supervisor.

Skills and Competencies required:on

• Good knowledge of Lesotho’s higher education system and the Lesotho Qualifications Framework (LQF).
• Experience in curriculum development and administration, including the management of assessments.
• Strong people-management skills.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.

• Ability to deliver results and meet deadlines.

Closing Date

Applications should be sent on or before Monday September 28th, 2026 at 1700hrs.

Please note:

• Shortlisting will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and overall suitability.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NB: In line with the Botho University Data Protection Policy, all personal information provided will be used solely for recruitment purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, your data will be securely stored for future openings.