• Reference Number : refs/022582
• Directorate : Examinations Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R514 563 per annum
• Enquiries : Mr Sivan Tandree Telephone No: 083 241 5226

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification with majors in English and Afrikaans/ African language, which includes professional teacher education plus 5 years' experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. Must be registered with SACE. Have at least 3 years' experience in editing examinations, assessment and curriculum material related to education. At least 2 years of this experience should be in the last 3 years. Knowledge and experience of working in the examinations and assessment environment plus experience in large-scale examinations will serve as an added advantage. Must be prepared to work over weekends and public holidays. Must have good computer skills, including MS Office (Word and Excel). Knowledge of specialised fields of study (e.g. the arts/science/technology) is recommended. A valid South African driver's licence.

Duties :

• Ensure correct formatting of examination material with a focus on correct language usage, spelling, grammar, tone and the use of the appropriate linguistic levels; translate, correlate and refine the English and Afrikaans versions of all material; repeated scrutiny to produce error-free material to be submitted to printing; submit and collect examination material to and from the DBE and service providers; proofread DBE material and report on any errors/anomalies; edit and write documents per request from sister units in the broader Chief Directorate; edit all items to be deposited into the resource banking platform; facilitate the development of subject guidelines for all provincial examination material; perform any other activities as determined by the head of the unit; edit, proofread and correlate all provincial GDE examination material; edit reports and documents for the Chief Directorate; ensure that the level of language usage and questioning techniques are appropriate and to the level and age of learners being assessed. NB: Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a language and editing skills test.

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.