REGIONAL MANAGER – Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)

Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) is an autonomous parastatal under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It is an internationally accredited examinations board. ZIMSEC is an examinations board responsible for assessment, evaluation and documentation of the academic readiness, learning progress, and skill acquisition of students at primary and secondary school levels in Zimbabwe. The Council is inviting suitably qualified and motivated persons for the following vacant positions that have arisen.
POST VACANCIES
1. REGIONAL MANAGER – MATABELELAND SOUTH

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to Director Examinations Administration, the purpose of the job is to manage the operations of ZIMSEC Regional Office. The Regional Manager is the interface between the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and the Council. She/he is responsible for coordinating all activities relating to Grade 7, ‘O’ Level and Advanced Level examinations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The incumbent shall be responsible for:

• Planning, organising, leading and controlling all examinations activities in the Region;
• Coordinating Centre inspection and registration of Examination Centres
• Spearhead the E-registration process in the Region and assisting and attending to candidate entries related matters;
• Monitor the recruitment of Grade Seven (7) Markers,
• Coordinating the marking of practical subjects/ coursework and Grade 7 Examinations in the Region and collection and submission of marks;
• Management of question paper distribution and script collection;
• Investigating cases of suspected malpractice;
• Accountable for all ZIMSEC assets in the Region;
• Act as a link between ZIMSEC Head Office and the stakeholders;
• Carry out other duties assigned from time to time by relevant authorities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Be a holder of a University Degree in Education Management/Strategic Management or Administration.
• A Master’s Degree would be an added advantage.
• Extensive experience as an Educationist at a level of a Headmaster, Deputy Head or Education Officer for at least 5 years;
• Have experience in conducting and supervising examinations.
• Be capable of training Heads of Centres and Invigilators in the conduct of examinations;
• A holder of a clean class 4 driver’s licence.