This page defines the expected duties, reporting lines, service standards and operational responsibilities across all departments within African Institute of Engineering and Technology. It is designed for staff induction, accountability, performance management, compliance readiness and smooth institutional operations.
AIET staff members are required to understand the duties linked to their role, the standards expected by the institution, and the way each department supports students, parents, regulators, partners and colleagues. This page sets out practical responsibilities for daily work, staff induction, performance management, audits and institutional accountability.
Each staff member must read the general standards and the section linked to their position or department.
Staff must escalate issues through the correct supervisor, department head or management channel.
Staff may be required to sign acknowledgement during onboarding, policy updates or performance reviews.
These expectations apply to every employee, lecturer, facilitator, receptionist, administrator, contractor, intern, assistant and person working under AIET authority.
Serve students, parents, colleagues, visitors and regulators with respect, calm communication and institutional loyalty.
Protect student records, staff information, financial information, accreditation files and internal decisions.
Report incidents, risks, attendance issues, student complaints, equipment faults and compliance gaps immediately.
Complete duties on time, keep evidence of work done, follow lawful instructions and communicate before problems escalate.
Click a section to jump directly to the relevant role definition. Staff must read both the general standards and the section linked to their post.
Strategic governance, institutional leadership and decision oversight.
Open sectionCampus operations, HR, facilities, finance, procurement and general administration.
Open sectionEnquiries, enrolment, admissions, registrations, examinations and student communication.
Open sectionEngineering studies, trades, workshop readiness and practical training.
Open sectionHPO, home-based care, social auxiliary and placement readiness.
Open sectionFirst point of contact, records, enquiries and accreditation support.
Open sectionNetworks, systems, LMS, website, data and digital infrastructure.
Open sectionMarketing content, scripts, camera work, books, printing and binding.
Open sectionThis page is an internal governance guide. It supports role clarity and accountability but must be applied together with staff contracts, institutional policies, South African labour law and a fair process. It does not replace legal advice for complex disciplinary or employment matters.
Staff may download the acknowledgement form, complete it, sign it and return it to management / HR for filing.
I acknowledge and accept the AIET roles and responsibilities applicable to my position.
I confirm that I have received access to the AIET Roles & Responsibilities page, have read the general staff standards, have read the section applicable to my role or department, and understand that I am expected to perform my duties professionally, lawfully, safely and in line with AIET policies, management instructions, campus procedures and applicable South African legal and compliance requirements.
This acknowledgement confirms receipt and understanding of the role requirements. It does not replace the employee contract, workplace rules, disciplinary code, employment law, institutional policies or lawful management instructions.