Assessment and Workplace Practitioner at Safety and Security Sector Education & Training Authority (SASSETA)

Job Description
Assessment and Design

• Ensure that a systematic process is implemented for the planning, designing, moderation, validation and approval of the final assessment instruments;
• Ensure a systematic process is implemented for tools in order to facilitate consistency;
• Manage the quality assurance of moderation of the final assessment instrument;
• Ensure that the moderation process included evaluation of the appropriateness of the time allocated and the cost-effectiveness of the instrument against set criteria is adhered to
• Request Moderator Reports to quality assure the moderation process;
• Manage the quality assurance of validation of the final assessment instrument;
• Quality Assurance of marking;
•  Validate that the criteria and appointments for markers and moderators have been set and adhered to.
• Develop and maintain a database of accredited external qualification evaluators
• Manage processes that are for the planning, development, moderation, implementation, validation, and approval of the final assessment conducted;
• Manage external assessment processes
• Ensure that there is a reliable and secure electronic database to record learner achievements, assessment centres, external assessment application
• Report to the QCTO on the performance of functions in the form and manner required by the QCTO
• To report on quality assurance activities, actions and decisions
• Coordinate and Management of External Integrated Final Assessments
• Develop and maintain database of accredited external qualification evaluators
• Inform applicants of outstanding requirements and coordinate receipt of these
• To monitor and manage the service provider capacity building programme
• To manage the implementation of legacy qualification certification processes and procedures

Coordinate the development of Assessment instruments

• Coordinate the development and design of external assessment exemplars and instruments
• Coordinate the development and design of the Qualification Assessment Specification (QAS) Addendum
• Coordinate and manage the conduct of External Integrated Final Assessments (EISA)
• Develop and maintain a reliable and secure electronic database to record learner enrolment and achievements
• Inform applicants (Stakeholders) of outstanding requirements and coordinate receipt of documents/Evidence
• Submit recommendations and supporting documentation for review
• Update system with progress steps and actions
• Coordinate Stakeholder Meeting or Workshops
• Coordinate review sessions
• Compile information as evidence for reporting against targets
• Maintain and update evidence files
• Draft standardised, regular and ad hoc reports as required
• Coordinate the evaluation and identify learning programme development gaps and advise applicants
• Compile recommendations on learning programmes and capture onto system

Plan, schedule, manage, conduct EISA

• Develop processes and procedures for the development of exemplars and assessments instruments.
• Coordinate, implementation and administration of EISA sessions.
• Schedule proposed EISA dates on an annual basis
• Completes and send through the notification of EISA document to the QCTO three months prior the proposed EISA dates
• Coordinate appointment of invigilators and allocates an SME to conduct monitoring of the EISA
• Coordinate confidentiality Agreements between QP, Assessment Centre, Invigilator, SME monitor, Markers and Assessors
• Coordinate and arrange the EISA tools/instruments to be available
• Ensure that there is a lockable steel cupboard available to store the EISA tools/instruments for the duration of EISA
• Ensure that marking, moderation and recording of results takes place as per SASSETA’s standardised practice
• Ensure that correct submission of final results within 21 working day of the date of the EISA to the QCTO for approval
• Deal with Assessments Appeals
• Recommend the certification of learners to the QCTO within the turnaround time the person to

Site and Monitoring visits Assessment Centre

• Conduct site and monitoring visits as per the approved monthly schedule
• Develop accreditation criteria for assessment centres
• Promote compliance to SDP in line with Accreditation set standards
• Provide regular and Ad hoc reports as per the site visit

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Matric is required.
• A minimum of NQF Level 6 qualification in Training and Development / Education Management / B-Tech in HRM / OD ETD / Learning Development Advisor is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in learning and development or Skills Development environment.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in assessment assurance process is advantageous.
• Must have a moderate understanding of education, training and quality assurance processes.
• Must have a sound understanding of Skills Development Act,
• Occupational Qualification Sub-Framework policy
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.
• Must have a valid driver’s Licence

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Professionalism
• Professional Ethics and Integrity,
• Diligence,
• Conflict management and resolution skills,
• Compliance orientation,
• Good communication skills (oral and written),
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Detail orientated person,
• Ability to take initiative

PLACE OF WORK: SASSETA Head Office, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, Midrand, 2090.