Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the below positions tenable at the Ministry of Education and Training:
DEPARTMENT: DISTRICTS MANAGEMENT (THABA-TSEKA 85
MAFETENG)
POSITION : DISTRICT EDUCATION MANAGER , TWO (2) POSTS
GRADE : I (M261,108.00 – M307,860.00 P.A)
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Regional Inspector (Inspectorate), the incumbent is responsible for undertaking inspection of primary schools in the assigned district for compliance and adherence of Education Policies as contained in the national curriculum. The incumbent will report to the District Administrator administratively and to the Regional Inspector technically. He/she is expected to manage the functions of Field Services in the assigned district. The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking the following duties:
Main Duties
1. Manages and supervises the work of the Inspectors, in the district of assignment.
2. Conducts the annual inspection program in a district and producing annual reports.
3. Manages and facilitates for the maintenance of movable and immovable assets in the District Education Resource Centre.
4. Advises the Regional Inspector on the establishment, upgrading, transfer of site and closure of Educational Institutions in the district.
5. Advises the Teaching Service Commission on the promotion, and demotion of teachers in the district.
6. Assists the Examinations Council with the conduct of P.S.L.E. National Examinations.
7. Ensures the implementation and compliance with all M.O.E.T. policies in the district.
8. Represents the Ministry in all relevant forums in the district.
9. Prepares annual budget estimates for the Field Inspectorate department.
Implements performance management system of all education staff under his/her responsibility.
10. Carries out other duties that may be assigned by the authorities of Local Government Services and of Ministry of Education and Training from time to time.
Job Specification Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Education with two (2) years’ experience in an Educational Management position
OR
• A Post-graduate Degree in Education plus at least three (3) years working xperience in an Educational Management position
OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education/ Bachelor’s Degree plus a Teacher’s certificate and at least five (5) years’ experience as Education officer / Inspector.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience in School Inspection, Instructional supervision of Educational management;
• Familiarity with the Lesotho Public Service Rules and Regulations, and Financial Regulations;
• A working knowledge of the Education Act and related regulations;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Familiarity with the Perfoi nuance Management System;
• Readiness to travel and work in all parts of Lesotho;
• Good interpersonal, communicative and coordination skills.
Applications on the relevant forms G.P. 104 for serving officers and G.P. 103 for job seekers duly accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, performance appraisal forms (for serving officers), transcripts, diplomas etc. must be addressed to:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF EDUCATON AND TRAINING P.O. BOX 47
MASERU – 100
Not later than 20.06.2019