Umalusi is recruiting and invites suitable qualifying candidates to apply for their latest permanent jobs.
About Umalusi Positions
Umalusi seeks to appoint suitable persons with the relevant qualifications and experience to the following posts.
Closing date for applications: 13 September 2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER
SECTOR: EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION EVALUATION AND VERIFICATION
Requirements
An appropriate recognised four year post-matric qualification in education ,Current registration with the South African Council for Educators. At least three years’ recent working experience in an environment offering the NSC/CAPS and three years’ middle management experience in a school / college environment.
Required skills: The successful applicant must have proven understanding, knowledge and experience of all pieces of legislation that inform Umalusi’s work as a Quality Council, the uniqueness of independent schools and private colleges. Accreditation, monitoring and evaluation systems and processes. Good verbal and written English communication and report writing skills. Sound training and facilitation skills, project management, coordination and strong administration skills.
The successful applicant must, be dynamic, self-motivated, and self-managing. Have the ability to work under pressure as an individual and in a team, be willing to travel regularly and extensively and also to work extra hours and/or after hours, have the ability to work within tight timelines, hold a valid driver’s license and have their own vehicle and have extensive computer literacy skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), be able to coordinate and conduct online meetings.
Additional Advantages: A post-graduate education qualification. Experience working in an independent school or private college. Experience working as an Umalusi Subject Specialist/Evaluator dealing with the evaluation and accreditation of independent schools or private colleges. Experience in teaching/lecturing in a private college offering a qualification on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub framework.
Duties
Implementation of a system to maintain and extend the evaluation, accreditation, and monitoring of independent schools and private colleges, including, but not limited to, developing and maintaining a database for independent schools and private colleges. Developing accreditation, monitoring and evaluation instruments and manuals.
Assisting in the development of accreditation and monitoring policies and procedures. Generating and editing evaluation reports, planning and coordinating site visits and the related reporting. Arranging and facilitating workshops. Establishing and maintaining sound relations with independent schools, private colleges and other relevant stakeholders. Performing any other tasks that are reasonably assigned by the supervisor.
Applications must be forwarded to the following email address: [email protected].
STATISTICIAN
SECTOR: STATISTICAL INFORMATION AND RESEARCH
Requirements
A master’s degree in Statistics. At least five (5) years of appropriate experience in Statistics. At least 3 years at the middle managerial level. At least 3 years’ experience using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software.
Required skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Ability to conduct independent research, experience in sampling, questionnaire designs, data analysis, and report writing. Advanced verbal and written communication skills. Ability to compile strategic documents. Ability to draft, maintain, and implement policies. Proven experience in conference presentations. The candidate should be dynamic, self-motivated, self-managing, and capable of working under pressure. A valid driver’s license and own transport is essential. Additional advantages: A PhD degree in statistics. Experience working in the education sector. Experience in the use of SQL.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the statistical aspects of all research conducted by Umalusi. Initiate and conduct research. Maintain adequate databases for the extensive analysis of assessment results, and design and work with all of Umalusi’s units in terms of their statistical requirements. Lead the conceptualisation and theoretical framing of quantitative research initiatives. Write concept notes, research reports, and position papers where needed. Present research findings both within the organisation and at public events. Review draft research outputs produced in-house and by external researchers. Assist with the standardisation processes of candidates’ raw marks. Build staff capacity in preparation for conferences. Contribute to the preparation of quarterly reports.
Applications must be forwarded to the following email address: [email protected].