Deputy Director at Department of Basic Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year (NQF level 6)post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Four (4) years’ relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent level in the education sector; A sound knowledge of the education policy and legislation environment; Must have a strong language competency in SePedi, Setswana or isiZulu; Knowledge of matrix and project management; Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently without supervision to meet targets; Sound analytical skills; Report writing and presentation skills, including MS PowerPoint presentation skills; Strong communication (verbal and writing) skills; Computer skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook); Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel; A valid driver’s licence; Passion to make a positive contribution to South African education. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be liaising with district officials and school management teams to prepare for evaluations/research; Conducting independent research/evaluation in sampled schools, districts and provincial offices following prescribed evaluation protocol and evaluation instruments; Analysing data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools or techniques;
• Providing a clear assessment of the state if teaching and learning in all schools, districts and provincial offices evaluated, this will include collecting and analysing data; As an integral part of a school evaluation process, observe educators in practice using approved instruments; Writing, editing and analysing reports as well as provide recommendations for improvement; Collating reports from different members of the evaluation team;
• Analysing research/evaluation reports to identify emerging trends within districts and schools; Conducting document analysing and preparing reports with recommendation regarding the course of action that the Basic Education Sector needs to take; Verifying the findings of a school self-evaluation; Contributing to standards setting in education; Sharing research findings in different platforms and structures; Identifying problem areas within the basic education sectors and outline action research, which seek to address them; Performing any other functions as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor within the ambit of labour law.