VACANCY
Programmes Officer: FET Technology
Job Purpose
To coordinate, administrate, implement and monitor subject specific teacher development project, events, activities in Gauteng province at Sci-Bono. That contains the following:
1. Mechanical Technology,
2. Electrical Technology,
3. Civil Technology, and
4. Engineering Graphics & Design.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordination and administration of MST- GDE education programmes as listed above and implementation & roll out the MST strategy that focuses on (a) MST Teaching (b) MST Resources
• To develop, align and quality assures and give advice on training manuals and MST Resources
• Provide support for the development of teaching and learning support materials with exemplars of assessment activities e.g. NSC & PAT
• To procure for the services/s that are required in projects.
• To recruit, train and place Master Trainers in their respective training venues in Gauteng
• Liaison with DBE, GDE, Head office, MGSLG and district officials for curriculum coordination and alignment.
• Monitoring the implementation of projects and allocated budget.
• To implement and document the processes and systems needed to make the programme run effectively and conducting the monitoring & evaluation projects.
• Supports the establishment and sustenance of appropriate systems, structures, mechanisms, processes and procedure to facilitate the development support and maintenance of the projects
• Support and maintain and update information requirements for the purpose of review and reporting, including qualitative data.
• Consult with the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Technology and Engineering Graphics & Design Specialists at DBE, GDE Head office and at districts on the planned development programmes.
• Engage in analyzing the IQMS reports of reports of FET-Technology teachers and HODs in consultation with the Teacher Development and Curriculum Directorates at Head office and Districts and make recommendations for further improvement and development of mathematics education.
• Implements the endorsement of Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering Graphics & Design training packs with SACE.
• Administer the PDP scores after each training and direct them to SACE.
• Assist in the professional development of Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical and Engineering Graphics & Design teachers.
• Provide ongoing support on the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) in Gauteng Province to Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering Graphics & Design teachers.
• Managing ± 60 part time trainers.

Minimum requirements:
1.1 Education
• An education appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Technology education or Equivalent qualifications backed with 5 years teaching experience. Trade Certificate in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical would be an advantage.
• A sound knowledge of all major relevant education legislation and policies, particularly those having a direct impact on curriculum, teacher development and assessment.

1.2 Relevant work experience
• 5 years teaching experience in Civil/electrical/Mechanical Technology- compulsory
• 3 years’ experience in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Technology Education programmes/projects.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an HOD in FET Technology- added advantage.


1.3 Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioral attributes)
• Intense Knowledge in Civil/Electrical /Mechanical Technology and understanding of ICT in FET–Technology education
• Good Inter-personal relations.
• Problem Solving.
• Self- disciplined, work overtime and under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Recruitment and training of FET Civil/Electrical /Mechanical Technology Master Trainers.
• Project management-NQF5 will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and advanced computer skills.
• Data mining, handling knowledge and research on the latest developments related to curriculum.
• Teacher training
• Valid driver’s license