Chief Education Specialist: Whole School Evaluation 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. Management experience will be an advantage.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the education sector related legislation and policies. Sound knowledge and experience of educational management, project management, quality assurance and HR development strategies.
• Strong interpersonal-, communication-, motivational-, negotiation-, problem solving and liaison skills. Report-writing skills. Innovative, analytical and creative thinking skills. Well developed organisational-, planning and management skills. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license. Registration with SACE.
• 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

• Co-ordinate, develop and manage the implementation of WSE policy in all levels of the system. Serve as nodal point between the Department of Basic Education and the Department regarding reviewed programmes and service on Whole School Evaluation.
• Plan and monitor WSE activities. Collate provincial WSE report based on evaluation reports of schools. Monitor training on all aspects of WSE policy.