Jobs at UMALUSI

Main Duties:  

• Implementation of a system intended to maintain and extend the evaluation and accreditation of independent schools and private colleges, and reporting thereon, including but not limited to: assisting in the development of accreditation policies and procedures.
• Generating, editing, and quality-assuring reports and related documents.
• Planning and coordinating site visits and the related reporting.
• Establishing and maintaining sound relations with relevant stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining databases related to the work of the unit.
• Performing any other tasks that are reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• An appropriate recognised three- or four-year post-matric qualification in education
• At least two (2) years’ middle management experience at a school, college, district, department level, specifically in curriculum management, evaluation, educational oversight, or quality assurance
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a school offering the National Curriculum Statement (NCS), with experience in teaching English.
• Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).

Additional Advantages: 

• Post graduate qualification in education.
• Experience working as a Umalusi Subject Specialist or Evaluator, particularly in English, dealing with the evaluation and accreditation of independent schools, is an added advantage, as is experience in the coordination and management of Umalusi Evaluation and Accreditation site visits.
• Experience in teaching or lecturing English in a private college offering a qualification on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework will be an added advantage

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Main Duties:

• Take a lead in the development and implementation of HR strategies and the effective implementation of the human capital-related functions such as organisational development, employment equity, conditions of service, performance management, employee wellness, labour relations, training and development, induction programmes, and remuneration-related matters.
• Take a lead in the implementation of the annual unit’s plan and budget, and report on expenditure and progress.
• Oversee the effective management of the Human Capital Management (HCM) committees.
• Ensure that the unit’s operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the organisational structure that is aligned with and supports the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Advise line managers and employees on the application of relevant human capital processes and systems, as well as compliance with the applicable legislation.
• Consult and advise management and staff on labour relations issues.
• Represent the organisation at the level of the CCMA.
• Participate and provide human capital-related inputs in the organisational strategic plans and unit operational plans.
• Manage human capital management-related risks.
• Manage the implementation of retention strategies to attract and retain competent and talented employees.
• Develop, review, and implement human capital-related policies.
• Compile the complex submissions relating to human capital matters.
• Oversee the effective functioning of the Records and Information sub-unit of the HCM.
• Take a lead in the programmes that are aimed at improving employee morale.
• Identify and analyse current organisational effectiveness.
• Initiate and implement organisational surveys.
• Undertake any other appropriate assignments that are allocated by the CFO or CEO.

Requirements:

• At least an Honour’s degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or related field.
• At least 7 years of extensive experience as a generalist in the Human Capital Management field.
• At least 7 years of management experience.
• Experience in the handling of labour relations matters, which include internal disciplinary matters, as well as experience in the handling of CCMA matters.
• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to clean governance and accountability (ethical leadership)