Assistant Manager - Evaluation and Accreditation, Evaluation and Monitoring

Requirements: An appropriate recognised three- or four-year post-matric qualification in education. Current registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). Hold a valid driver’s license and have their own vehicle. At least three (3) years’ middle management experience, preferably obtained between 2021 and 2026, in a school, college, or Quality Council environment. Required Skills: The successful applicant 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 The differentiated role of assessment bodies Accreditation, monitoring and evaluation systems and processes Good verbal and written English communication and report writing skills Sound training and facilitation skills Project management, coordination, and strong administration skills. The successful applicant must: Be dynamic, self-motivated and self-managing Have the ability to work under pressure as an individual and in a team Be willing to travel regularly and extensively and also to work extra hours and/or after hours Have the ability to work within tight timelines and Have extensive computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams). Added Advantage: A post-graduate qualification in education will be an added advantage. Experience as an Umalusi Subject Specialist / Evaluator dealing with evaluation and monitoring of private education institutions will be an added advantage. Inquiries: Chief Financial Officer, Mr Hendrik van der Walt at (012) 030 0824 or (012) 349 1510 or Hendrik.vanderWalt@Umalusi.org.za. Interested persons may visit the Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za (careers) to view the full job advertisements. To apply, log in to the following direct website: umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation's employment Equity Plan to promote its representativity (Coloured, Indian, and White males or females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint. Failure to attach the CV (excluding supporting documents) will disqualify your application. The closing date for applications is 13 June 2026.