Downloads: 1
Book Chapter | Education Management | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 366 - 371 | South Africa
The Role of Educational Leaders and Managers in Advancing Global Rankings, Accreditation, and Quality Assurance in South African Higher Educational Institutions
Abstract: This literature-based chapter examines the role of educational leaders and managers in advancing global rankings, accreditation, and quality assurance in South African higher education, emphasizing the era of digital volunteerism and community engagement. Findings reveal tensions between global competitiveness and social transformation mandates, underutilization of digital volunteerism, hierarchical leadership constraints, and narrow quality assurance practices. Recommendations include developing leadership models integrating digital volunteerism, investing in adaptive leadership and digital infrastructure, revising policy frameworks to incentivize community engagement, and conducting longitudinal and comparative studies. The chapter concludes that transformative, digitally-enabled leadership can synergize global excellence with societal impact, fostering sustainable community development and equitable access to education.
Keywords: Educational Leaders, Educational Managers, Global Rankings, Accreditation, Quality Assurance Digital Volunteerism, Community Engagement
How to Cite?: Enzy Ngondi Kaura, Austin Musundire, "The Role of Educational Leaders and Managers in Advancing Global Rankings, Accreditation, and Quality Assurance in South African Higher Educational Institutions", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 366-371, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26316002235, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26316002235