Senior Administrative Officer: National Assessment at Department of Basic Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Two (2) years relevant experience; Good understanding of the operation of the Public Sector; 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating events and project relating to national and international assessment programmes; Providing specific support to the Directorate in implementing the National Assessment Framework; Including filing, tracking and processing of documents and correspondence; Compiling and reporting financial updates; Consolidating and compiling of quarterly reports on national assessment projects;
• Coordinating logistical and administrative functions relating to travel and accommodation of appointed assessors as well as contracted local and international researchers/specialists appointed in the Directorate; Checking and verifying all payments relating to subsistence and travel as well as remuneration of appointed assessors and contracted local and international researchers/specialists appointed in the Directorate; Facilitating participation and partnership agreements with local and international agencies/institutions;
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the Directorate; Coordinating administrative support across sub-units in the Directorate; Providing administrative support relating to procurement of goods and services of the Directorate; Coordinating provincial assessment coordinators meetings and the General Education and Training Assessment Committee meetings; Providing secretariat support for projects as and when required.