Assistant Manager: Evaluation and Accreditation, Evaluation and Verification at UMALUSI

Duties:

Implementation of a system intended to maintain and extend the evaluation, accreditation, and monitoring of independent schools, including, but not limited to:  

• Developing and maintaining a database for independent schools
• Developing accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation instruments and manuals
• Assisting in the development of accreditation and monitoring policies and procedures
• Generating and editing evaluation reports
• Planning and coordinating site visits and reporting
• Arranging and facilitating workshops
• Establishing and maintaining sound relations with independent schools and other relevant stakeholders
• Performing any other tasks that are reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements: 

• An appropriate recognised 3 or 4 year post-matric qualification in education
• A post-graduate education qualification will be an added advantage
• Current registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE)
• At least 3 years’ working experience in an environment offering the NSC/CAPS and 3 years’ middle management experience in the school environment
• Experience in an independent school will be an added advantage.

The successful applicant must have proven understanding, knowledge, and experience of:​​​​​​​

• All pieces of legislation that inform Umalusi’s work as a Quality Council
• The uniqueness of independent schools
• Accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation systems and processes
• Good verbal and written English communication and report writing skills
• Sound training and facilitation skills
• Project management, coordination, and strong administration skills.