Assistant Director: Printing, Packing,Storage and Distribution at Gauteng Department of Education

Requirements :

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) qualification in public administration, Management, Printing Technology, Business Administration and Packaging Technology qualification plus minimum 3 years’ experience in Examination and Assessment environment at a supervisory level and or at a post equivalent to salary level 7/8.
• An understanding of Computer Systems and administration of data is needed. Experience in database management and statistics specifically related to printing of exact and secure printing of question papers is a requirement. A sound knowledge and understanding of printing cycle, processes and the environment relating to high security question papers in is essential.
• Hands on experience and knowledge in handling issues related to printing, packing, storage and distribution of high security assessment materials is required. Must be able to work under constant pressure, independently as well as in a team. Must have experience in an education environment where high stakes question papers are printed and must be able to function in an extremely high security and high intensity environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills plus the ability to generate reports on a regular basis that will allow the manager to predict and manage printing, packing, storage and distribution of a range of different examinations throughout an academic year. Valid Driver’s License essential. Candidates will be subjected to a skills test and the successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting.

Duties :

• Oversee the full packing process. Capture timetable onto data base. supervise the section and remain on site. Co-ordinate and planning of packing process regarding dates and staff. Oversee the full distribution process.
• Co-ordinate and planning of distribution process regarding dates and staff. Attend to special security measures. Monitors progress of packing and distribution processes. Oversee ordering of stock. Liaise with suppliers. Oversee security of packing and distribution. Oversee distribution of any miscellaneous printing to districts.
• Oversee to the mopping-up and cleaning-up of all material after each examination. Oversee the packing of maps for Geography of all examinations offering Geography. Oversee and co-ordinate the printing and packing of memoranda for marking. Management of Resources.
• Compile and submit the work plan, performance developments plan, job description and performance agreements of staff. Guide, train and advice staff on all financial administration services to enhance the correct implementation of policies and practices.