The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is a Quality Council established in 2010 in terms of the Skills Development Act Nr. 97 of 1998.
Its role is to oversee the design, implementation, assessment and certification of occupational qualifications, including trades, on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
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To advocate, monitor and implement assessment standards implemented by QCTO stakeholders, and quality assure final assessments outcomes. To advocate, monitor and implement assessment standards implemented by QCTO stakeholders, and quality assure final assessments outcomes
Ensure that a systematic process is implemented by the QCTO Quality Partner which is quality assured by the QCTO for the planning, development of assessment instruments, marking/assessing, moderation, validation of final assessment instruments and verification of learner achievement results
Ensure consistency of standards by the QCTO Quality Partner for RPL toolkits and proposed mechanisms in order to facilitate consistency
Manage the quality assurance of moderation of final assessment assurance process
Evaluate Moderator and Monitoring Reports that contribute to the validity and integrity of the final assessment process
Validate that appropriate administrative processes have been followed
Operate within the policies, procedures and rules of the QCTO
Conduct Quality Assurance of final Assessment outcomes
Draft final Verification Reports for completed EISA sessions
Travel to QCTO stakeholders for capacitation sessions and monitoring
Monitor and Address Poor Results
Implement Quality Control Measures Across Stakeholders
Record all Appeals and Irregularities
Ensure Reporting, Reviewing and Compliance
Strong Communication and Stakeholder Support
Assist colleagues as required
Job Requirements
A recognised minimum of three (3) year bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Education, Curriculum Development, Data Analytics or Social Sciences field
Minimum of 6 years collective experience of which 2 years must be in supervisory level in the field of assessment assurance
Experience in Quality Assurance, Assessment and Moderation, and/or designing/setting standards for the assessment of occupational qualifications will be an added advantage
Must have skills in public speaking (facilitating meetings or presenting)
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have knowledge of Public Service, QCTO mandates and strategies, education system and pedagogy, Post-school education framework, relevant Government-wide legislation, e.g., National Qualifications Framework Act, Skills Development Act, and National Skills Development Strategy III
Must have skills in applied strategic thinking, applying technology, budgeting and financial management, communication and information management, stakeholder engagement and management, monitoring and evaluation, managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems
Ability to work under pressure, manage projects, and meet tight deadlines
Be willing to travel for monitoring, capacitation and other related activities
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