Umalusi Vacancies

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ASSISTANT MANAGER: EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION FIXED -TERM CONTRACT

Job Reference Number: UM-106
Department: Evaluation and Accreditation (E&A)
Business Unit:
Industry: Academic
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) is a statutory Quality Council which quality assures education provision in General and Further Education and Training.

Job Description

Main Duties:  

• Implementation of a system intended to maintain and extend the evaluation and accreditation of independent schools and private colleges, and reporting thereon, including but not limited to: assisting in the development of accreditation policies and procedures.
• Generating, editing, and quality-assuring reports and related documents.
• Planning and coordinating site visits and the related reporting.
• Establishing and maintaining sound relations with relevant stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining databases related to the work of the unit.
• Performing any other tasks that are reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• An appropriate recognised three- or four-year post-matric qualification in education
• At least two (2) years’ middle management experience at a school, college, district, department level, specifically in curriculum management, evaluation, educational oversight, or quality assurance
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a school offering the National Curriculum Statement (NCS), with experience in teaching English.
• Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).

Required Skills: 

The successful applicants 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 and private colleges.
• Accreditation, monitoring and evaluation systems and processes.
• Strong report writing, language editing, and document quality assurance skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
• The ability to assess, edit, and improve the clarity, structure, and coherence of complex reports and accreditation documents.
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy in language use and formatting.
• Familiarity with editing tools, including Microsoft Word’s Track Changes function.
• Sound training and facilitation skills.
• Project management, coordination and strong administration skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Additional Advantages: 

• Post graduate qualification in education.
• Experience working as a Umalusi Subject Specialist or Evaluator, particularly in English, dealing with the evaluation and accreditation of independent schools, is an added advantage, as is experience in the coordination and management of Umalusi Evaluation and Accreditation site visits.
• Experience in teaching or lecturing English in a private college offering a qualification on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework will be an added advantage.

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Senior Manager: Human Capital Management

Job Reference Number: UM-105
Department: Human Capital Management (HCM)
Business Unit:
Industry: Human Resources
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

The Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) is a statutory body mandated by legislation to quality-assure the provision of education in General and Further Education and Training.

Job Description

Purpose:

• The successful candidate will drive transformational human resource practices, foster an organisational culture of high performance and ethical conduct, and build cohesive and motivated teams.
• As a strategic partner, the incumbent will ensure full alignment between the entity’s strategic objectives and its human capability, while maintaining strict compliance with all applicable South African legislative and governance frameworks.

Main Duties:

• Take a lead in the development and implementation of HR strategies and the effective implementation of the human capital-related functions such as organisational development, employment equity, conditions of service, performance management, employee wellness, labour relations, training and development, induction programmes, and remuneration-related matters.
• Take a lead in the implementation of the annual unit’s plan and budget, and report on expenditure and progress.
• Oversee the effective management of the Human Capital Management (HCM) committees.
• Ensure that the unit’s operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the organisational structure that is aligned with and supports the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Advise line managers and employees on the application of relevant human capital processes and systems, as well as compliance with the applicable legislation.
• Consult and advise management and staff on labour relations issues.
• Represent the organisation at the level of the CCMA.
• Participate and provide human capital-related inputs in the organisational strategic plans and unit operational plans.
• Manage human capital management-related risks.
• Manage the implementation of retention strategies to attract and retain competent and talented employees.
• Develop, review, and implement human capital-related policies.
• Compile the complex submissions relating to human capital matters.
• Oversee the effective functioning of the Records and Information sub-unit of the HCM.
• Take a lead in the programmes that are aimed at improving employee morale.
• Identify and analyse current organisational effectiveness.
• Initiate and implement organisational surveys.
• Undertake any other appropriate assignments that are allocated by the CFO or CEO.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• At least an Honour’s degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or related field.
• At least 7 years of extensive experience as a generalist in the Human Capital Management field.
• At least 7 years of management experience.
• Experience in the handling of labour relations matters, which include internal disciplinary matters, as well as experience in the handling of CCMA matters.
• Unquestionable integrity and commitment to clean governance and accountability (ethical leadership)

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of the Public Service legislative frameworks, including, but not limited to, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act (SDA) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Understanding of the HR spectrum governing HR in the public sector.
• Experience in Organisational Development.
• Financial Management, project management.
• Strong HR Generalist skills.
• Must be a proactive, high-energy leader capable of navigating complex public sector environments with agility. (Dynamic and Self-Driven)
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and build stakeholder relationships.
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of the full MS Office.
• The successful incumbent must be dynamic, conceptual, self-motivated, and self-managing.

Added Advantages:

• A Master’s degree or an MBA or MBL, registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), Institute of People Management (IPM).

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