To administer and coordinate the examination registration processes for candidates and examination centres
7
R308 154
per annum
An appropriate degree/diploma with 3 years relevant experience OR a matric qualification with at least 5 years relevant experience in an examinations or education environment; valid EB driver’s licence
Knowledge of National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examination policies and processes
1. Registration of candidates for the NSC and SC Examinations
• Execute the registration application process for candidates
• Verification of candidates captured information
• Verification of online SC applications
• Verification of candidate subject and personal registration information
• Supervise the dispatch of schedule of entries, examination labels and admission letters.
• Ensure adherence to the Policy and Regulations for the Conduct, Administration and Management of the NSC examination.
• Administer the process for the approval of concessions for immigrant status, and special educational needs and the alternative arrangements and assessments required.
2. Registration of examination centres and designated centres
• Administer and coordinate process of verifying the registration and accreditation of all schools and accredited institutions in line with National Policy
• Administer and coordinate the identification, establishment and audit of designated examination centres.
• Oversee the completion of the audit of examination centres by schools identified as exam centres
3. Appointment of Invigilators for the NSC and SC Examinations
• Execute all administrative tasks for the recruitment and selection of Invigilators.
• Receive and capture nominations for appointment of community invigilators from districts including disclosure contracts.
• Execute the appointment of Invigilators on the computerised database
• Collate the invigilator data for the training of invigilators.
• Execute the claims process and timeous payment of all appointed invigilators.
4. Appointment of student Examination Assistants (EAs) for Marking Centres
• Execute all administrative tasks for the recruitment and selection of Examination Assistants (EAs).
• Receive and capture application forms and verify the supporting documents for the appointment of the EAs.
• Execute the appointment of the EAs on the computerised database
• Collate the EA appointment data for their allocation to tasks at the marking centre.
• Prepare the registers and identification cards for the EAs for the marking centres
• Execute the claims process and timeous payment of all appointed EAs.
5. Supervision of Staff
• Oversee the supervision, guidance and discipline of staff
• Attend to grievances and misconduct cases involving junior staff
• Oversee the attendance and leave management of staff and Interns
• Assist in the planning of projects and training of personnel in the component
6. Administration and Reporting
• Compile detailed management plans for various projects managed by the examination registration component.
• Draft correspondence with regards to examination registration processes for clients and role-players
• Draft submissions for senior managers approval
• Deal with exam related result queries
• Report weekly on progress towards specific project milestones
• Provide stats and inputs to the line managers on applications received and processed.
• Working knowledge of exam mainframe and exam databases
• Knowledge of directives, policies and regulations pertaining to the Senior Certificate (Report 550), Senior Certificate (Amended) and the National Senior Certificate (NSC)
• Knowledge of client care and information management
• Internal and external marketing and communication processes
• Functions, programmes and projects of the WCED
• Electronic information content
• Advanced Communication skills
• Analysing of statistics
• Proven Computer literacy (Ms Word, MS Excel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a methodical, organised way
• Familiarity with examination computer systems
• Project management
• Excellent writing skills
• Willing and able to drive a government vehicle when necessary
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict situations