Chief Director: Assessment and Examinations

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 5 years of experience at a senior management level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge:
• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.
• Skills:
• Numeracy.
• Literacy.
• Computer Literacy.
• Language skills.
• Project Management.
• Accounting, Finance and Audit.
• Economic, Financial and Statistical analysis.
• Legal Administration.
• Strategic Planning.

Duties

• Line Management:
• Line management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:
• Develop and maintain the assessment systems pertaining to all phases of curriculum delivery:
• Develop provincial assessment systems and see to application of national assessment systems;
• Build skills and capacity in respect of the application of assessment systems;
• Review assessment systems based on feedback and feed into provincial intervention programmes and national review processes;
• Administration support regarding examination irregularities.
• Manage the planning and administration of examinations and certification throughout the education system:
• Administer examination and certification processes;
• Provide a provincial printing service and manage examination distribution and marking services;
• Provide administrative support services.
• Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of examination and assessment information systems for the Chief Directorate:
• Manage the development, implementation and review of policies to govern the implementation and use of examination and assessment information systems;
• Manage and monitor the development of new systems and the optimal implementation of existing systems in the Chief Directorate, in collaboration with CeI and SITA;
• Oversee the provision of user management services;
• Drive training, capacity-building and knowledge sharing practices;
• Build capacity of district staff to perform examination and assessment related functions.
• Strategic Management (including change management):
• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate.
• Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre- determined measurable key objectives and standards.
• Report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to Digital government and ICT.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Chief Directorate, and the Branch.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director.
• People Management:
• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate Plan.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate.
• Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate.
• Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Chief Directorate.
• Promote sound labour relations within the Chief Directorate.
• Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Chief Directorate.
• Financial Management:
• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Chief Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Chief Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Chief Directorate budget and expenditure.
• Assume direct accountability to ensure that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Chief Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Chief Directorate.
• Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Chief Directorate and Department.
• Report to the Deputy Director-General and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Chief Directorate finances.
• Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Chief Directorate.
• Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Chief Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.
• Complete and submit record as per reporting requirements.
• Risk Management:
• Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to by the Chief Directorate.
• Consult with security service partners and structures.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.
• Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system.
• The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae; applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed.
• Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.
• All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit.
• Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
• The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening, and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome.
• Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them.
• Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated.
• If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.