Education Specialist – Economics

SPECIALIST – ECONOMICS

Optimi is looking for an individual with subject knowledge and teaching experience in Economics to join the team as an Education Specialist. The successful candidate must be deadline-driven, innovative, and detail-oriented. Furthermore, this individual should be able to suggest and implement new teaching approaches that will address the future needs of education.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in a relevant field of education/subject field
• A minimum of five years’ experience as an FET educator
• Computer literate
• SACE-registered
• Proficiency in English – both verbal and written
• Knowledge of the requirements for various phases of education
• Background and experience in online teaching
• An in-depth knowledge of the CAPS curriculum

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will be required to:
• Manage quality assurance of allocated subjects.
• Set assessment tasks and exam papers.
• Develop digital content for the online portal.
• Moderate assessment tasks in the field of expertise and/or related fields allocated.
• Apply and monitor the application of CAPS and assessment requirements of examination boards in assessment tasks.
• Manage client queries and communication for relevant fields of expertise, including email, telephone, and other modes of communication/interaction.
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate sessions, academic webinars, and online events.
• Provide advice on possible improvements.
• Understand and apply CAPS and assessment requirements as indicated in the study material and/or facilitators’ guides.

Investigate, research, suggest, apply, and advise on new trends, products, and technologies relevant to the allocated phase(s) of education.
This position is based in Centurion, Gauteng.
Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.