Manager: Evaluation and Accreditation at UMALUSI

Main Duties:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership within the sub-unitDevelop, implement, and monitor strategic, operational, and annual performance plans, including budget planning and expenditure reportingEnsure accurate, timely, and credible reporting on performance information (APPs)
• Manage the smooth and effective implementation of the accreditation process, including initial accreditation, extensions of scope, improvement processes, and appealsDevelop, review, and quality assure accreditation, improvement, extension of scope, and appeal reports for submission to the Accreditation Committee of Council (ACC)Oversee the continuous maintenance and enhancement of quality assurance systems for Grade R provision
• Build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships across the sector
• Managing the appointment, training, and performance of Independent Contract Workers (ICWs)
• Supervise, coach, and mentor sub-unit staff to strengthen internal capacity and institutional capability.

Requirements:

• An Honours degree in Education, with specialisation in assessment, curriculum, education management or education policyCurrent registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) Hold a valid driver’s license and have their own vehicle
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the education sector, of which at least five (5) years must be at management level, with demonstrable management experience in the implementation, oversight, or quality assurance of Grade R (Foundation Phase), preferably within a school, the Department of Basic Education (at national, provincial, or district levels), or a Quality Council environment, ideally obtained between 2020 and 2025In addition,
• candidates must have at least five (5) years’ recent and relevant experience in an environment offering the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), including Grade R.

Additional Advantage:

• A post-graduate qualification in education will be an added advantage Leadership and management specifically related to Grade R Previous experience as an Umalusi Subject Specialist and/or Evaluator.