No. of Positions: 1
Responsible to: Senior Manager – Assessments
Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager – Assessments, the Subject Manager – Mathematics, Sciences and Applied Sciences is responsible for managing the development of examinations and other assessment instruments/materials, including assessment packages and other materials that support instruction.
The incumbent will manage all resources required for the development and administration of assessment instruments/materials, including human resources, finances, strategy, security standards, marking standards, grading, individual reports and related research. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing a team of Subject Officers responsible for assessments at primary and secondary education levels.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing Subject Officers to ensure effective performance and delivery of quality outputs.
- Supporting the departmental budgeting process and ensuring effective and efficient utilisation of resources.
- Managing and coordinating the training of personnel involved in assessment development.
- Preparing and submitting quarterly reports on activities within the area of responsibility.
- Managing performance standards relating to question paper development, marking and grading in collaboration with Subject Specialists.
- Managing the verification of mark inputs and authorising changes to marks in accordance with approved procedures.
- Managing assessment-related activities for primary and secondary education levels.
- Managing the development and review of qualifications and assessment standards at primary and secondary education levels.
- Contributing to the annual review of the Examination Administration Handbook and other assessment-supporting documents.
- Developing and overseeing marking standards for primary and secondary education levels.
- Managing grading processes relating to Subject Officers and Assistant Subject Officers.
- Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of examination timetables.
- Managing and coordinating examination marking arrangements.
- Ensuring that appropriate provisions are made for candidates with special educational needs.
- Participating in the annual departmental budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Senior Manager – Assessments.
- Reporting regularly to the Senior Manager – Assessments on activities and matters relating to the area of responsibility.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Option 1:
- A Master’s Degree in Education, Mathematics, Science, Applied Science, Management or a related relevant field, with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in the examination cycle.
OR
Option 2:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Science, Applied Science, Education or a closely related relevant field, with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in examinations and/or assessment.
Additional Requirements
In addition, the candidate must have:
- An academic background in Mathematics and/or Science/Applied Science, relevant to the subject areas under the position.
- Proven experience in examinations and related assessment processes.
- Proven experience in managing complex processes and skilled teams at a senior level, preferably with not less than five (5) years’ relevant experience.
- Proven ability to lead and build teams to deliver high-quality work within prescribed deadlines.
- Proven administrative experience in managing complex, high-volume workloads within critical deadlines.
- Experience in successfully leading teams through periods of organisational change.
- Experience in managing people, process and technology change.
- Experience in research and the application of research findings to improve assessment practices.
- Evidence of using and achieving sustainable results through Quality Improvement Programmes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, particularly school principals.
- Computer literacy, particularly proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet demanding deadlines and maintain a positive attitude while providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently, meet targets and deliver results.
- Ability to adhere to the organisation’s policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
Application Procedure
Applications should be addressed to:
The Manager – Human Resources
Examinations Council of Lesotho
P.O. Box 507
Maseru
Applications may be emailed to [email protected] or hand delivered.
Closing Date
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 16:30
Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates.