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Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Education as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ relevant experience at Middle Management Level in an Educational Environment. Candidate recommended must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the National School of Government before they are appointed. Must be computer literate and have a valid driver license. Competencies must include knowledge and understanding of all relevant National and Provincial Legislation and Policies pertaining to the administration of Public Services. Sound Knowledge and understanding of National and Provincial Strategic Plans guiding education (NDP, Schooling 2025) and in-depth knowledge of the National Senior Certificate: A Qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), published by means of a Government Notice No. 744 in Government Gazette, Vol. 481, No. 27819 of 20 July 2005 as amended and Regulations pertaining to the conduct, administration and management of the National Senior Certificate examination, published as Government Regulation Notice No. R872 in Government Regulation Gazette No. 31337 of 29 August 2008 and amended.
Duties
Manage and monitor the implementation of examinations and assessment policies from grade R- 12. Manage and coordinate the implementation of the examinations and assessment policies from Grade R- 12. Manage the development of question papers, quality assurance, security and their administration. Manage the implementation and verification of school-based assessment in all designated grades across the schooling system and provide feedback. Manage the compliance of examination centres to the policy on promotion and progression requirements. Manage the examination marking processes, feedback systems and candidates’ scripts archiving. Coordinate the management, conduct and administration of NSC examinations and assessment and the implementation UMALUSI directives. Ensure that learners with special needs have unlimited access to assessment and examinations. Manage the registration of independent schools as examination centres. Manage and ensure full compliance to examinations and assessment policies in line with national and international standards. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that procurement planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely.Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.