About the Role
The Department of Basic Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated Director for Public Examinations, based in Pretoria. This crucial position plays a vital role in shaping the future of education in South Africa, ensuring that Grade 12 learners receive high-quality examination experiences that reflect rigorous standards. By managing and coordinating the activities of the Directorate, you will facilitate the development of high-quality question papers for the National Senior Certificate and Senior Certificate examinations, thereby directly impacting the educational journey of countless students across the nation.
Your work will not only enhance the integrity of the National Senior Certificate but also support the implementation of standardized marking across various marking centres. This role is essential for maintaining the quality assurance system for school-based assessments in Grade 12, ensuring that every learner’s hard work is evaluated fairly and accurately. Contributing to the accuracy and reliability of public examinations, you will help uphold the educational standards that benefit our communities and empower future generations.
About the Department
The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing quality education for all learners in South Africa. Its mandate is to oversee and improve the educational framework, ensuring that all students have access to high standards of learning and assessment. Working within this department gives you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational reforms and initiatives that have a lasting impact on society. Your efforts will support the department’s mission to cultivate an informed and skilled populace, ready to meet the challenges of a changing world.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and coordinate activities related to public examinations within the Directorate.
- Facilitate the development of high-quality Grade 12 examination papers for national assessments.
- Enhance the quality assurance system for school-based assessments in Grade 12.
- Oversee the implementation of standardized marking processes across all marking centres.
- Support provincial Education Departments in the execution of National Senior Certificate and Senior Certificate examinations.
- Address examination irregularities and bolster the integrity of assessments.
- Strengthen communication and collaboration among stakeholders, including examiners and moderators.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Education or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a middle or senior management role, with at least three years in education assessment and examinations.
- In-depth knowledge of curriculum policies and assessment practices, particularly related to the NSC examination system.
- Familiarity with the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act and relevant examination regulations.
- Strong project management, strategic leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, report writing, and communication abilities.
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification (as recognised by SAQA) in Education or a related field.A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of five (5) years' experience at a middle/senior management level, of which at least three (3) years must be within the education assessment and examinations.
Sound knowledge curriculum Policies and Assessment Policies.
Sound knowledge of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination system, including question paper development, moderation, standardisation processes, quality assurance processes, marking, monitoring of examinations, examinations policy and examination irregularities.
Working knowledge of the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 and the Regulations Pertaining to the Conduct, Administration and Management of the NSC Examinations.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and other relevant prescripts governing public examinations administration.
Proven project management, strategic leadership, and stakeholder liaison skills, including engagement with provincial education departments, examiners, moderators, and Umalusi.
Process competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Report Writing; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; and Communication.
Core competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Knowledge Management; People Management and Empowerment; Communication; Innovation; and Creativity.
A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
The incumbent will undergo a vetting process through the State Security Agency before assumption of duty.
Job Duties
Manage, coordinate and support the activities of the Directorate: Public Examinations.Facilitate the setting of high-quality Grade 12 question papers for the National Senior Certificate examination and the Senior Certificate.
Enhance the National quality assurance system for School Based assessment in Grade 12.
Facilitate the implementation of high quality and standardised marking of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) across all marking centres and pilot e-marking.
Support and co-ordinate the implementation of the NSC and SC examinations across the nine Provincial Education Departments.
Manage irregularities and enhance the integrity of the NSC.
Contribute to strengthening communication.
