A Vacancy exist for:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RESEARCH
All Inclusive Salary package (R): R 699 796.10
Benefits: The successful candidate will qualify for a 13th cheque, housing, medical aid and pension allowance in the above total salary package.
Contract Type: Permanent
Objective: A vacancy exists within the Research Directorate of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will conduct, report on, oversee, and assist with the management of, research towards the implementation and further development of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This work covers the spectrum of research foci relating to the NQF, including specialised work on redress and learner access, success and progression in the system for education, training, development and work; writing at peer-review level, and assisting with research and other publications for different NQF audiences.
| Requirements are: |
The eligible candidate will have a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in education research with at least three years of experience in conducting, reporting on and assisting with the management of research. Qualifications at NQF Levels 8, 9 and 10 or the equivalents would be an added advantage. Qualifying candidates must be computer literate with skills for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, e-mail and the internet. They should be passionate about research and developing research capacity, writing for peer reviewed journals, writing for different audiences and supporting research-related development. Knowledge of NQFs, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ access to education and training, Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) and other mechanisms that enhance learner progression through the system, monitoring and evaluation, and impact studies and willingness to be involved in and lead national initiatives in related areas are also essential. A spirit of commitment and willingness to work towards lifelong learning and NQF development are integral. Working with education and training communities across the landscape is also a requirement. |
| Duties : |
Conduct, report, oversee and assist with the management of, qualitative and quantitative research to support SAQA and to support the NQF implementation and development Participate in and lead national NQF-related initiatives. Write at peer-review level, and write for different audiences Assist with managing research publications Manage and develop staff to ensure outputs are me Manage all resources efficiently Provide information for stakeholders and social partners in accordance with the agreed SAQA client service standards |
Closing On: 2017-07-14
SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.