Quality Assurance of Assessment (QAA)
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package of Salary Level 13, notch 3 R1,253,601 per annum
Ref: QAA/03/01
Applications must be submitted to the following email address: Recruit.smqaa2@umalusi.org.za
Requirements:
• A Master’s degree with specialisation in an education-related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of management experience.
• 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 PhD 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.
Enquiries: HCM at (012) 030 0735/36.
Applications must be forwarded to the relevant email address.
Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (Coloured, Indian and White males or females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply).
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint. Failure to attach the fully completed Umalusi application form (not Z83) and your CV (excluding supporting documents) will result in your application being disqualified.
The closing date for applications is 24 March 2025 at 16h00.
