Director: Public Examinations

Overview

Director of Public Examinations at the Mpumalanga Education Head Office, responsible for examination administration, IT systems, and question paper development.

Requirements

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Valid driver's license.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise.
• Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost.
• For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za.
• 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.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Duties

• Manage the examination administration system including certification- and logistical services.
• Manage the rendering of IT and data management support systems and examination administrative support services.
• Manage and co- ordinate the development and editing of question papers.
• Manage production of question papers and manage the overseeing of marking processes of content- languages and technical subjects.
• Manage the rendering of examination policy compliance and district co-ordination services.
• Identify and resolve examination irregularities.
• Manage GET and FET examinations as school based assessments.
• Manage the rendering of general administration- as well as risk and security services.
• Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour.
• Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
• The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education and will be expected to contribute at that level.

How to apply

The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below: Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr ER Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 0918

Notes

The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. OTHER POSTS Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. 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. Enquiries should be directed to 013 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa - HR Recruitment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON