• Reference Number : refs/022581
• Directorate : Examinations Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R632 205 per annum
• Enquiries : Mr Harry Cullings Telephone No: 064 656 5483

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 8 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. An appropriate Honours or Master’s degree would be an advantage. Experience as a marker or moderator. Registration as an assessor and moderator will be an added advantage. Proven management and leadership abilities. Must be SACE registered. An understanding of knowledge, experience and attributes with regards to education legislation, education policies and public finance. Advanced computer skills, with experience in the Microsoft Office suite, i.e. Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint Ability to identify, conceptualize and analyse education policy problems/gaps and to monitor policy implementation, compliance and evaluate the impact of educational policies and legislation. Co-ordination of organisational inputs into departmental reports and proven ability and experience in writing reports. Proven ability and experience in monitoring strategic plans with the intention of ensuring that the Department achieves its goals. Ability to provide guidance to senior management on monitoring, reporting and evaluating departmental plans. Good communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Effective and efficient leadership and management, and Project management, Strategic Management, Facilitation and Presentation Skills and Computer Skills. Programme management. Must have a driver’s license.

Duties :

• Develop, mediate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the marking plans for the National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate and AET Level 4 Examinations. Develop and mediate Examination Instructions to the relevant stakeholders and examination officials at the district offices. Monitor appointment of markers. Coordinate the reporting systems during marking session. Monitor marking standardisation meetings. Ensure implementation of DBE examination instructions. Develop operational and procurement planning and financial management for the unit. Interface with other sub- directorates within and outside the Examination Management Directorate. Ensure standard operating procedures are developed, mediated, and implemented in the province regarding all marking processes including e-marking receipt, checking, scanning and filing of examination scripts. To prepare a management plan for the administration of E-Marking Scripts. Prepare logistical arrangements for scripts to be dispatched to the archival centers. Ensure that all security measures are adhered to at all stages of the dispatch processes. Manage staff performance. Logistical arrangements for all marking-related activities including Marking Standardisation Meetings and marking centres. Ensure that all processes related to marking activities are delivered on and ensure quality-assurance of all processes.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: Physical Address 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 13-06-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.