Assistant Director: Provincial School Improvement

Overview

Assistant Director supporting provincial school improvement across multiple districts with supervisory and principal-level experience required.

Requirements

• The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three year qualification (NQF level 6) in Education as recognized by SAQA, which includes professional teacher education and registration with SACE as a professional Educator;
• Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level;
• At least three (3) years’ experience as a deputy principal or principal and above;
• An Honours degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage;
• Academic achievements must be coupled with at least eight years’ teaching experience;
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a good understanding of the education sector in South Africa, proven experience in managing the implementation of projects;
• Proven ability to produce quality work under pressure;
• Manage deadlines;
• Ability to work with people at different levels, team player able to work autonomously;
• Interpretation and utilisation of performance data to identify and address gaps in performance.
• A sound knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Programme development;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills, process management;
• Willingness to frequently travel;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Possession of own transport;
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• The successful candidate must work with circuit managers to develop a data- driven approach to school improvement support;
• Participating in specialised multi-disciplinary teams to implement and manage various interventions aimed at improving the quality of education;
• Developing a plan for addressing identified weaknesses in order to improve teaching;
• Evaluating circuit priorities, deliverables and calendars (year plans) and work with the identified circuit managers to implement circuit improvement plans so that all deliverables are delivered (met or achieved) within agreed deadlines;
• Monitoring on behalf of the DBE the refinement, implementation and monitoring of responsive improvement plans in order to record lessons for possible replication;
• Overseeing the implementation of the turnaround strategies for each identified circuit;
• Undertaking follow-up work to ensure sustainability of expertise and compile and present progress, quarterly and annual reports on programmes undertaken.

How to apply

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your applications LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo

Enquiries: Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 3573 3398

Notes

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. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. OTHER POSTS