Assistant Director Examination Services

Nature of Appointment: Permanent Appointment

Salary: R per annum (Level 10) plus benefits

Centre: Central Office

Reference: TNC/CO/22 - 11/1

• Matric/NQF Level 4 Certificate plus a recognized National Diploma/Degree in Education (NQF Level 6) or equivalent. An Honors degree will be an added advantage.
• At least five years' experience in managing assessment, conducting external examinations and teaching and learning in the TVET sector.
• 2-3 years' experience in the management of assessment and examinations.
• Experience as a national examiner and/or moderator is an added advantage.
• A valid SACE Certificate.
• Computer literate in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience in managing training of examination officials.
• Knowledge and understanding of the TVETMIS and ITS.
• Knowledge of practice notes, national and provincial policy frameworks relevant to Education, Training and Development.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Contract management principles and practices.
• Basic budgeting principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation and report writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes in the TVET sector.
• Computer literate on assessment & examination e learning platforms.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure.
• Willingness to travel.

• Manage the college examination and assessments section.
• Standardise ICASS assessments across campuses.
• Coordinate collaboration groups and subject committees on the setting of quality and standardized assessment tasks and moderation.
• Coordinate the Site Based Assessments (SBA) as per the DHET Policies and Guidelines.
• Manage the internal marking centres at campuses and oversee the internal marking process.
• Coordinate marker and moderator applications to DHET.
• Ensure time sensitive submission of all term marks to MIS and verify submitted college term marks and final results.
• Support the integrity of ISAT implementation at all campuses.
• Provide assessment and examination support to all campuses.
• Monitor campus implementation of examination related policies and ensure examination readiness.
• Manage pending results resolution and support distribution point managers.
• Oversee DHET/College management plan implementation concerning assessments and examinations.
• Liaise between the college and DHET on all examination and assessment matters.
• Develop, review and implement college examination policies.
• Provide guidance to the graduation committee.
• Write reports as required, including broad management and academic board reports.

Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments.