National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree plus 3 years experience in project management in a ICT environment preferably within education. A Valid Code B or higher Driver’s Licence.
Assist in the process of confirming the list of priority schools for new and technology refresh. Conduct audits of technology at schools to inform decisions (collaborated with CeI for technical evaluation). Manage the retrieval and redistribution of technology. Coordinate and manage the implementation of all e-Learning projects deliverables such as project plans, site visits, installations. Ensure that schools with subject-specific needs (e.g. CAT / IT / EGD) are adequately ICT resourced in collaboration with other stakeholders (Head Office, District Subject Adviser and CeI) according to approved plans. Check and report on the schedule of needs and project plans for technology provisioning in priority schools/ district. Submit project plans for approval and signature of the Manager Curriculum Support (MCS) and Director Education District. Coordinate and project manage all technology provisioning at schools for e-Learning and e-Administration. Develop and implement plans, processes and systems to effectively implement e-Learning and technology provision projects and report on all projects. Liaise with head office (eLearning) with respect to provisioning of technology and relevant research and evaluation innovation projects. Implementation and support of new technology and refresh of technology at Public Ordinary and Special Schools. Ensure support and maintenance as per SLA from CeI, ICT helpdesk, outside service providers: e-Learning and e-Administration equipment including connectivity. Collaborate and liaise with the different units at head office and districts i.e. e-Learning HO, FET / GET Curriculum, IMG, ICT Committee and CeI with respect to relevant e-Learning projects. Ensure first line administrative technical support to schools and School Network Administrator (SNA) with respect to error detection including connectivity, software and hardware. Provide relevant information to inform the e-Learning database. Develop, manage, and maintain an updated database / records of the implementation of e-Learning projects including financial aspects in line with project management principles. Update and maintain a project register. (e.g. WCED Projects, District Initiated and Donor funded). Report regularly to relevant stakeholders on e-Learning projects, technology provisioning, and connectivity.
Knowledge of relevant eLearning Provincial Policies, legislation and regulations (White Paper 7). Knowledge of Project Management within an ICT environment. Knowledge of Project Management within an education environment.
Advanced computer literacy, negotiation, presentation, communication and report writing skills. Project and organisational planning. Ability to think analytically and systematically.