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CHIEF DIRECTOR: ASSESSEMENT AND EXAMINATIONS
Branch Curriculum And Assessment Management
DIRECTORATE: ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
CAPE TOWN
To ensure compliance with National policy frameworks and standards in respect of assessments and examinations.
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R1 436 022
per annum. An all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary, and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structure according to your personal needs.
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years' experience at senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Driver's licence.
1. Develop and maintain provincial examination and assessment systems that are aligned to all national and provincial policies. Develop electronic examination and assessment systems in line with current policies to effectively meet the demands of 21st century education. Ensure timeous appointment and training of moderation and marking officials for the various internal and external examinations and assessments. Ensure the training of school principals and invigilators in the management of the examinations. Ensure the Management of examination and assessment concessions, appeals, and accommodations for all grades via the CEMIS system. Provide guidance and support to schools to ensure the credibility of school-based assessment. Ensure the development of teachers in the different types of assessment. Ensure support to districts and schools in the identification and management of examination and assessment irregularities. Ensure that decentralization of selected examination functions to districts. Devise strategies to provide support and incentivize schools to improve examination and assessment results. 2. Manage the planning and administration of examinations and certification throughout the education system. Ensure the management and administration of all external examinations, the resulting and certification thereof. Provide a provincial printing services and ensure timeous examination printing, sealing and distribution of examination material. Ensure that the machinery and equipment are serviced, upgraded and are of the highest standard. Coordinate and manage the marking of examination answer scripts through the identification of marking centres and the appointment of personnel to perform the functions. Provide client support services and ensure accurate registration of candidates and registration and audit of examination centres in line with Umalusi requirements. 3. Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of examination and assessment information systems. 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 IT systems and the optimal implementation of existing systems in the Chief Directorate, in collaboration with Ce-I and SITA. Oversee the provision of user management services. Drive training, capacity-building and knowledge sharing practices across the Directorates.
Mr B Loriston, Tel no: (021) 467 2541
2025-02-28
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