Tuesday 15 October 2013

IQMS PROJECT MANAGER 3 POSTS

POST 40/01  :  IQMS PROJECT MANAGER 3 POSTS REF NO: 13458/01
   
One-year renewable contract
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resource Management
Directorate:  Educator Performance Management and Development and Whole School Evaluation

SALARY  :  R495 603 per annum (all inclusive package)
CENTRE  :  Free State (1), North West (1) And Western Cape (1)

REQUIREMENTS  :  A  recognised  and  appropriate  three-year  post  matriculation  or  equivalent
qualification  at  degree  level    A  post  graduate  degree  will  be  an  added advantage, At least ten (10) years experience as Principal or Deputy Principal or other  relevant  management  experience    Extensive  knowledge  of  the  General Education  and  Training  (GET)  and  Further  Education  and  Training  (FET) curriculum      Knowledge  and  understanding  of  the  teacher  appraisal  and performance  management  system    Experience  in  project  management  and supervision    Knowledge  of  relevant  education  policies  and  legislation    A thorough working knowledge of IQMS as set out in Collective Agreement No.8 2003  Ability to conduct and report on lesson observations in line with CAPS  Strong  verbal  and  written  communication  skills    Good  computer  skills  in Microsoft Office Programmes: Word, Excel and PowerPoint  The ability to write reports  and  do  presentations    Excellent  people  skills  in  order  to  manage  a diverse team of moderators as well as professionally manage the challenges of entering  the  school  domain    Knowledge  of  research  methodology  and  the changing trends in education  Capacity to work without supervision and ability to meet targets and deadlines in line with Action Plan to 2014   Willingness to work extensive  hours  and  to  travel    A  valid  driver’s  licence    Own  transport  and computer  with  electronic  mail  facilities.    Passion  for  making  a  positive contribution to South African education. DUTIES  :  Under  the  supervision  of  the  DBE,  the  incumbent  will:   Liaise  with  District officials  and  school  management  teams    Supervise  a  team  of  moderators     Visit schools to monitor and provide support in the IQMS processes as well as other  projects  and  interventions of  the  department    Monitor  the  evaluation  of school principals  Collect, verify and analyse data, including the observation of educators  in  practice   Write,  edit,  consolidate  and  analyse  reports  and  make recommendations for further improvement and development  Conduct meetings in  districts Provide  feedback  and  support  where  necessary.    Assist  in  the professional development of educators.

ENQUIRIES  :  Ms J Masipa, 012 357 3295
NOTE  :  Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment

CLOSING DATE  :  18 October 2013
NOTE  :  Applications must be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department  and  must  be  accompanied  by  a  comprehensive  CV  and  certified copies of qualifications. Nb as of 1st
July 2006, all new appointments in the public service have to be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. Correspondence Will Only Be  Entered  Into  With  Short-Listed  Applicants.  The  Department  of  Basic Education  (DBE)  has measures  in  place  to  monitor    the implementation of  the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS), as well as other priorities in our education  system.  This  is  aimed  at  improving  the  performance  levels  of  our educators and learners in our schools, which will lead to an improvement in the overall  quality  of  our  education  system.  As  part  of  this  process,  the  DBE  is inviting applications from interested individuals, including retired educators, to be appointed  as  IQMS  project  managers  /  IQMS  external  moderators  in  specified districts/provinces. Appointments will be on a 12 month renewable contract until 31  March  2019.  Selected  individuals  will  be  offered  training  before  they commence with duties