Deputy Director, System Administration - Gauteng Department of Education

Duties

• Oversee the development of Examination and Assessment and Learner registrations for all District Offices.
• Manage the integrated examination computer system (IECS) registration for new public and independent centers ensuring that they meet the minimum requirements to be registered as examinations centers.
• Manage the signing of the contract for systems update between existing independent schools and the Department annually.
• Manage the systems administration processes of Grade 10, 11 and 12, AET Level 4, NSC part-time and repeater candidates; Supplementary, remark / recheck and the Senior Certificate candidates.
• Manage the confirmation and clearance of immigrant candidates on the Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS).
• Oversee the registration and readiness of Examination Centers on Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS).
• Manage and compile IECS related management plans before the commencement of examinations.
• Oversee the induction training of IECS users, i.e. examination support staff, District examination Staff.
• Manage the capturing of Examination Centers on the IECS.
• Oversee the systems administration on resulting and certification for candidates on Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS).
• Manage the printing and distribution of examination material, i.e. mark- sheets, attendance registers, admissions letters and certificates to the District Managers for prospective candidates.

• Manage the application for the issuing of certificates -reissue, replacement and combination of result on the IECS.
• Administer remark, recheck applications after the release of results on IECS.
• Oversee the registration of candidates on Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS).
• Manage the identification and response to un-registered candidates during the Preliminary Registration Process to eliminate registration queries.
• Oversee that statistical data regarding IECS registration processes and systems are in place to be readily available for the Head Office, Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Umalusi visits on readiness process.
• Supervision and development of staff and ensure that staff are assessed and developed in line with the performance management and development systems.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) qualification in Information Technology/ Information Technology Systems plus a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience at Junior Management /Middle Management level (Assistant Director/ Deputy Director Level) within Examination or assessment environment.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment of Educator’s Act, Examination Regulations and Policies, SASA, SA-SAMS as amended, Labour Relations Act and relevant legislation pertaining to Exams and Assessments Systems (IECS).
• Good Communication (Verbal and Written) skills,
• Computer literacy, Analytical,
• Conflict Management,
• Planning and Organising skills.
• Good Interpersonal relations,
• Problem Solving, Facilitation and Presentation skills.
• A valid drivers’ license is essential.

SALARY: R744 255 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE: Head Office, Johannesburg

REF NO: HO2021/11/11