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Public Administration Academic Developers and Critical readers (part-time)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Master's degree in Public Administration or related field
  • Proven industry experience in public sector or related areas
  • Experience in curriculum development and academic writing
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with curriculum and instructional design team
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, industry-relevant learning experiences
  • Contribute as Academic Developers, Assessors, Moderators, and Critical Readers
  • Translate complex public sector concepts into accessible learning material

Key facts

  • Remote from: Africa
  • Freelance
  • English

Other skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Time Management

About the company

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Milpark Education

Milpark Education is registered with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution and is accredited to offer a range of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) qualifications by various SETAs. With a national footprint in South Africa, Milpark has two teaching campuses in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and a support office in Durban. The higher education qualifications offered focus on management, commerce, banking, financial planning and insurance and public management. Our flagship qualification, the MBA, has been ranked number 1 amongst private providers of the MBA in South Africa by PMR.africa for five consecutive years (2013 - 2017).

Company details

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Join Milpark Education's School of Commerce

Milpark Education is expanding its network of subject matter experts to support the development and quality assurance of teaching and learning material across a range of Public administration modules. We are seeking experienced legal academics and practitioners to contribute as Academic Developers, Assessors, Moderators and Critical Readers on a contract basis. Successful candidates will collaborate with our curriculum and instructional design team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, industry-relevant learning experiences.

 

Application close date: 21 August 2026


Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of a Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Governance, Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, or a closely related field
  • Proven industry experience in the public sector, government, public administration, public policy, or local government
  • Experience in curriculum development, academic writing, assessment design, or training within higher education or professional learning environments
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex public sector concepts into accessible learning material
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an instructional designer and academic team, and meet structured development timelines
  • Available for contract-based work (remote)


We are currently recruiting for the following module areas:

  • Introduction to Public Administration
  • Local Government & Service Delivery
  • Public Sector Economics & Policy
  • Public Financial Management & Accountability
  • Public Sector Leadership & Change Management
  • Policy Design, Implementation & Evaluation

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