Chief Director: Assessment and Examinations

Line Management: Line management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Develop and maintain the assessment systems pertaining to all phases of curriculum delivery: Develop provincial assessment systems and see to application of national assessment systems; Build skills and capacity in respect of the application of assessment systems; Review assessment systems based on feedback and feed into provincial intervention programmes and national review processes; Administration support regarding examination irregularities. Manage the planning and administration of examinations and certification throughout the education system: Administer examination and certification processes; Provide a provincial printing service and manage examination distribution and marking services; Provide administrative support services. Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of examination and assessment information systems for the Chief Directorate: 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 systems and the optimal implementation of existing systems in the Chief Directorate, in collaboration with CeI and SITA; Oversee the provision of user management services; Drive training, capacity-building and knowledge sharing practices; Build capacity of district staff to perform examination and assessment related functions. Strategic Management (including change management): Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate. Drive the Chief Directorate's strategic planning process. Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined measurable key objectives and standards. Report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to Digital government and ICT. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it. Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Chief Directorate, and the Branch. Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director. People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate Plan. Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate. Ensure… (see full advert)