Manager: Quality Assurance of Assessment - Adult Education and Training Ref:QAA/10/42 at UMALUSI

Requirements

• An appropriate recognised Honours Degree in education. At least 5-10 years’ experience in the education and training sector and 5 years managerial experience. 
• Extensive knowledge of and insight into policy and legislation that governs the Adult Education and Training (AET) sector, the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, (GENFETQA), 2001 as amended and the National Qualifications Framework Act (NQF), 2008, as amended. Abreast with current assessment and moderation practices in education and training.
• Knowledge and experience in the moderation / verification of assessments and examinations. 
• The ability to conceptualise, do research, write reports, and formulate policies in terms of quality assurance of assessments will be required. 
• The successful applicant must be, self-managing and possess good communication, interpersonal, facilitation co-ordination and project management skills. A valid driver’s licence is essential. 
• Proven knowledge and experience in conducting /managing assessments in the adult education and training sector for the General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) and Senior Certificate (SC). 
• Develop and implement appropriate quality assurance processes to ensure credible examinations / assessment systems for the GETC Computer literacy is a compulsory requirement.

Duties

• Draw up and oversee implementation of the annual sub-unit plan and budget, and report on expenditure and progress. 
• Accurate reporting on performance information (APP)
• To manage and coordinate the sub-unit responsible for the quality assurance of assessment for the GETC. 
• Lead the development, implementation and management of the quality assurance of internal and external assessments conducted in the AET sector.
• This will entail policy development and implementation, establishment and monitoring of quality assurance systems 
• Manage the conduct of monitoring site examinations and assessments. 
• Evaluating of assessment bodies assessment processes, developing reports and monitoring improvement plans. 
• Appointment and training of external moderators. 
• Reporting on the GETC quality assurance processes 
• Perform other tasks delegated by the Senior Manager.