EMPREGO

Learner Achievement Specialist

PSETA-Pretoria, South Africa

Conducts external moderation of learner achievements within the PSETA scope.

  • Ensures the quality of registration of PSETA constituent assessors and moderators.
  • Ensures successful execution of training and capacity building of assessors and moderators in the public sector.
  • Evaluates assessor performance, prepares, and presents reports; identifies initiatives for assessment improvements in the sector.
  • Ensures PSETA learners’ certification is in line with PSETA certification policy.
  • Manages projects within the department as required.
  • Contributes to departmental operational planning and implementation of processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Represent PSETA in committees and forums according to the year planner;
  • Ensure adherence to procedures by performing all activities according to PSETA’s practices and standards;
  • Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls expenditure within approved parameters;
  • Assist in the development of policies and procedures in the organisation and for the stakeholders by attending and participating in committees regularly;
  • Supervise and monitor staff within the Learner Achievement Unit;
  • Ensure that key objectives are achieved by agreed deadlines; and
  • In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required.
  • A minimum Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) qualification in Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, Management or Business Administration.
  • Completed Moderator and Assessor Training Course.
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience performing external Moderation/Assessment/ verification of assessments.
  • Experience and knowledge in the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) environment is essential.
  • Experience and knowledge in Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) processes.
  • Experience and knowledge of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) framework.
  • Experience and knowledge of Quality Council on Trades and Occupations (QCTO) requirements.
  • Knowledge of the SETA environment, QCTO, SETAs landscape, Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Plan and SAQA.
  • Excellent report writing, administrative, presentation and communication skills.
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interact at all levels within and outside the PSETA.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads.
  • Self-motivated with an enquiring mind.
  • Advanced analytical abilities and able to pay attention to detail.
  • Performance driven.
  • Deadline Oriented.
  • Pro-active.