Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation (WSE)

About the role

The Department of Basic Education (Pretoria) is recruiting a Deputy Director for Whole School Evaluation (WSE) within the Education Human Resources Management branch. The position sits in the Directorate of Education Performance Management & Development and Whole-School Evaluation and involves supervising provincial WSE teams, developing evaluation tools and supporting school improvement through evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate meetings and training of provincial WSE supervisory teams and district officials.
• Develop training material and instruments for internal and external school evaluations.
• Monitor and report on the quality and effectiveness of school evaluations.
• Analyse reports on lesson observations and monitor WSE post-address areas of underperformance.
• Use reliable and valid data for School Improvement Plans to support systematic evaluation.
• Create a repository of school evaluation reports for system-wide use.
• Build partnerships with sector stakeholders to strengthen accountability and promote improvement.

Required profile

• NQF level 6 post-matric qualification or equivalent recognised by SAQA.
• Four years of relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of overall experience as an educator, including five years in management.
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in project management, supervision and managing a budget in line with a strategic plan.
• Knowledge of the GET and FET curricula, school evaluation, performance management and accountability systems, education policy and legislation, the national WSE policy and research methods.
• Ability to work without supervision, meet targets and deadlines, and to adapt to a challenging 21st-century education environment.
• Willingness to work extensive hours and to travel; a valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Classroom observation and reporting.
• Data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Salary is R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12). The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, disclose financial interests annually and undergo security clearance.