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Qualification, Curriculum, and Certification Senior Manager Vacancy at Umalusi: Salary (per annum): R 1,105,383

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Qualification, Curriculum and Certification Senior Manager Vacancy at Umalusi

DEADLINE: 2023-03-17

Qualification, Curriculum and Certification Senior Manager Vacancy at Umalusi

Requirements

At least a Master’s degree in an educational field; 7 years in management positions as well as extensive knowledge of the South African education and training system. Envisaged for appointment to this top management position is an individual with extensive knowledge of the National Qualification Framework (NQF) environment, qualifications and curriculum issues, as well as good insight into a range of aspects of education, such as standards development, assessment program design, the current education policy environment in South Africa and internationally. Knowledge of certification would be regarded as an advantage. The individual must have worked with issues in adult, vocational, higher and school education. The successful incumbent must be dynamic, highly conceptual, self-motivated, and self-managing. Ability to conduct independent research to guide Umalusi’s approach to standards development and policy establishment is a must. Well-developed conceptual and communication (verbal and written) skills, as well as management skills, are essential. In addition, evidence of creative leadership and effective management qualities, as well as an ability to work with a range of stakeholders, are essential.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to : manage the policy environment for the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework; To establish, maintain, improve, oversee and report on all Umalusi functions regarding quality assurance of qualifications, curriculum and certification in respect to the following: Ensuring and enhancing the status and quality of the qualifications on the sub-framework which Umalusi develops, manages and reviews. Evaluating curricula to ensure they are of an acceptable quality. Certification of learner performance for all the qualifications on the GFETQSF. Verifying all qualifications that Umalusi – and its predecessor SAFCERT – have issued since 1992. The incumbent is required to participate in strategic planning, annual performance planning, risk and audit management as well as internal and external policy development initiatives.

Inquiries: Ms Olga Matlala or Mr Tumisho Manaka at (012) 030 0735.

How to apply?

To apply for the position, submit a cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and a detailed Curriculum vitae to the following E-mail address: [email protected] . Failure to provide sufficient information on your detailed Curriculum Vitae will result in your application being disqualified. Closing Date: 17 March 2023. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi encourages dynamic and competent males and people with disabilities to apply in line with employment equity practices. Umalusi reserves the right not to fill this position.