Chief Education Specialist: Technology Programmes at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate recognised three- or four- year qualification, which includes professional teacher education in the learning/subject area/phase, plus nine years relevant experience which should include teaching experience in applicable subject area. Proven experience related to the publication of educational / scientific papers or journal articles pertaining to the subject area. Credible education management experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the public service and education sector related legislation, policy initiatives and strategies including quality assurance and assessment frameworks. Excellent leadership-, interpersonal-, motivational-, analytical and financial management skills. Good written and verbal communications, reporting and speech writing skills. Ability to plan, manage and delegate as well as monitor public administrative functions. Innovative, analytical and creative thinking. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license. Registration with SACE. An appropriate recognised PhD will be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

DUTIES

• Evaluate, develop, implement, co-ordinate and monitor policies for teaching and learning of Mathematics / Science / Tecnology - as applicable - in the MST focus schools. Design and monitor the implementation of developmental -, support -, mentoring - and assessment programs for educators. Set the standards for performance. Render advice on competencies and performance indicators to ensure the delivery of quality education services. Promote subject enrolment in the school system, with a view to also increase the supply of qualifying candidates to enter into MST related courses in the higher education sector.