Job Description

Duties:
Implementation of a system intended to maintain and extend the evaluation, accreditation, and monitoring of independent schools, including, but not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining a database for independent schools
• Developing accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation instruments and manuals
• Assisting in the development of accreditation and monitoring policies and procedures
• Generating and editing evaluation reports
• Planning and coordinating site visits and reporting
• Arranging and facilitating workshops
• Establishing and maintaining sound relations with independent schools and other relevant stakeholders
• Performing any other tasks that are reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• An appropriate recognised 3 or 4 year post-matric qualification in education
• A post-graduate education qualification will be an added advantage
• Current registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE)
• At least 3 years' working experience in an environment offering the NSC/CAPS and 3 years' middle management experience in the school environment
• Experience in an independent school will be an added advantage.

The successful applicant must have proven understanding, knowledge, and experience of:

• All pieces of legislation that inform Umalusi's work as a Quality Council
• The uniqueness of independent schools
• Accreditation, monitoring, and evaluation systems and processes
• Good verbal and written English communication and report writing skills
• Sound training and facilitation skills
• Project management, coordination, and strong administration skills.

The successful applicant must:

• Be dynamic, self-motivated, and self-managing
• Have the ability to work under pressure as an individual and in a team
• Be willing to travel regularly and extensively, and also to work extra hours and/or after hours
• Have the ability to work within tight timelines
• Hold a valid driver's license and have their own vehicle, and
• Have extensive computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams).

HCM at (012) 030 0735/36 or (012) 030 0856. Interested persons may visit the Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za to view the full job advertisements.
To apply, log in to the following website: umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com.
Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organization's Employment Equity Plan to promote its representativity (Coloured, Indian, and White males or females, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
The closing date for applications is 06 October 2025 at 16h00

Skills Required