Requirements:

• A Honours degree with specialisation in an education-related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a manager.
• At least seven (7) years' experience in the quality assurance and management of National Senior Certificate (NSC) assessments.
• Strong conceptual, communication (verbal and written), and management skills.
• A dynamic, self-motivated, and self-managing individual with the ability to work under pressure.
• Meeting of due dates and timelines with regard to quality assurance processes. Additional Advantages and 

Skills:

• A Masters degree in Education will be an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of the national education and training system, particularly in large-scale national assessments and examinations.
• Insight into related areas such as teaching and learning, qualification and programme design, and education policy - both in South Africa and internationally.
• Experience in managing or quality assuring large-scale assessments.
• Knowledge and interest in pre-standardised testing would be a distinct advantage. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance processes related to national examinations and assessments for the qualifications that Umalusi certifies. This includes:
• Policy development, quality assurance, and systemic evaluation of assessment systems.
• Translating policies into programmes and implementation strategies.
• Providing leadership and strategic management of the Quality Assurance of Assessment (Schools) Unit while contributing to the organisation's overall management.
• Collaborating effectively with other units within Umalusi.
• Engaging with assessment bodies (public and private), key stakeholders, and the media.
• Manage and oversee the unit’s strategic plan, risk and audit management.
• Leading change management initiatives and staff training.
• Budget management and performance reporting.
• Resource planning and staff development, including performance management.
• Undertaking any additional responsibilities the Executive Manager or Chief Executive Officer assigns.