SPECIALIST: School governance and management

The School Improvement Division of JET works with school, district, provincial and the national levels of the education system to improve the quality of schooling through various non - governmental projects and government programmes. Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the position of school governance and management specialist. The specialist will be responsible for the design, facilitation and implementation of projects aimed at improving school management and governance, management of field staff, production of publications, and maintaining client relations with government, CSI groups and foundations. The incumbent will report to the Executive Manager School Improvement Division.

Relevant applicants will have
• Specialist training in the specified area: School governance and management 
• The ability to design innovative development interventions and to do development facilitation
• An interest in and potential to carry out business development
• Good writing and presentation skills

The minimum requirements for this position include:
• A proven record of success in the specified area, either as a practitioner or advisor
• Post graduate qualification in education or development
• Teaching and/or management experience of more than 5 years at a college or school level
• Extensive knowledge of education management and/or teaching policies and practices in South Africa
• Basic research experience
• Skills development knowledge
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Computer literacy

The successful candidate will be required to travel to all provinces in the country.

Written applications with a detailed CV and contact details of two referees (no certificates please) should be submitted to: Ms Adelaide Cindi email: applications@jet.org.za. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and must be prepared to deliver a presentation.

Closing date: 17h00 on Friday, 10th February 2011