Assistant Director: Learner Admission Services at Gauteng Department of Education

Requirements :

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Information Systems / Computer Science/ Information Technology or three-year related qualification plus minimum of 3 years’ experience in Programming/System Analysis/ WEB support/ system development /Database skill in SQL within Administration environment at a supervisory level and or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7. Knowledge of legislative framework that governs Public Schools (SASA), Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislations.
• Computer skills in Ms-office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet), Project Management; Reporting Writing Skills: Communication (written and verbal), Planning and organizing, People Management, Problem Solving, Stakeholder and client liaison, Excellent inter-personal skills: Facilitation and Presentation skills. Supervisory Skills. A valid driver’s license is essential. N.B Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a Technical/ Practical test as part of the interview process.

Duties :

• Collation of data to inform, develop and improve the online registration system. Analysis and interpretation of data sets and results to identify trends. Monitoring functionality, developments, trends, and possible system errors for reporting. Analysis and interpretation of data sets results to identify trends. Identify and analyze the efficiency of the utilized online admission system and report the results to the management team to refine the business requirements.
• Stakeholder and Client liaison. Collaborate with other Business Units on Leaner Admissions related issues. Report on any irregularities/ challenges experienced during the learner admission process.
• Provide administrative support to Business Units. Identify and attend to Business Units/ District coordinators with regards to learner admission procedures and processes.
• Coordinate and support the induction and training of District Coordinators, support staff on their roles and responsibilities during the learner admission period. Supervision of Staff. Allocate duties and quality assure the work of subordinates.