Assistant Manager: Evaluation and Accreditation, Evaluation and Verification

Job Description

Duties:

• Implementation of a system intended to maintain and extend the evaluation, accreditation, and monitoring of independent schools, 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 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.

Requirements: 

• An appropriate recognised 3 or 4 year post-metric qualification in education.
• Current registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
• Valid driver's license with own vehicle.
• At least 3 years of middle management experience, preferably obtained between 2020 and 2025 in a school, college, or quality council environment.
• Experience as an Umalusi Subject Specialist/Evaluator dealing with evaluation and accreditation will be an added advantage.
• Experience in teaching or lecturing in a private college offering a qualification on the General and Further Education and Training Qualification Sub-framework will be an added advantage.

Added Advantage: 

• A post-graduate education qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience as Umalusi Subject Specialist/Evaluator dealing with evaluation and accreditation.
• Experience in teaching or lecturing in a private college offering a qualification on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications sub-framework.
• Implementation of a system intended to maintain and extend the evaluation and accreditation of independent schools and private colleges, and reporting thereon.

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.
• Have extensive computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams).