Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation at Department of Basic Education

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12) 

CENTRE : Department of Basic Education (Pretoria) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of NQF level 6 post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent; A post graduate will serve as an advantage;
• At least 10 years (10) years overall experience as an educator with five (5) years management experience; Experience in project management, supervision and managing a budget in line with strategic plan; Extensive knowledge of the General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) curriculum; Knowledge and understanding of school evaluation, performance management and accountability systems; Knowledge of and insight into relevant education policies and legislation as well as CAPs;
• Knowledge of the national WSE-policy; Knowledge of research methods; Ability to conduct and report on classroom observations; Ability to keep up with a challenging education environment for the 21st Century; Adapt an outcomes approach and foster data-driven decision-making; Have capacity to work without supervision and be able to meet targets and deadline; Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Programmes: Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Report writing and presentation skills; Excellent people skills in order to interact with stakeholders; A valid driver’s licence; Have a passion for making a positive contribution in the South African Education Sector. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating meetings and training of provincial WSE-supervisory teams and district officials; Developing training material and instruments for internal and external school evaluations; Monitoring and reporting on the quality and effectiveness of school evaluations;
• Analysing reports on lesson observations; Monitoring WSE post-address areas of underperformance; Effectively use reliable and valid data for School Improvement Plans to support systematic evaluation processes;
• Creating a repository of school evaluation reports for system wide consumption; Work collaboratively to establish partnerships with stakeholders in the sector to strengthen accountability and promote improvement.