• Reference Number : REfs/020568
• Directorate : Curriculum Management & Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Tlaleng Ngubeni Tel. No: (011) 843 6544

Requirements :

• An appropriate Advanced Diploma/B-Tech /Degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in Education with at least a minimum of 5 years senior management experience within Education environment. Proven management skills in education management or equivalent. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, SASA, Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particular in Education sphere, Relevant Education Acts and Labour Relations Act. COMPETENCIES: Strategic Planning, Computer literacy, Communication Skills, Change Management, Negotiation skills, Report writing skills, Project Management, Good Interpersonal Relations, Problem Solving, Leadership, Facilitation and Consultation, Presentation skills, Financial Management skills, Policy development and Research skills, Innovation and creativity. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning, target setting, resource allocation and budget allocation for the implementation of training and development programmes of educators and Grade R practitioners; the implementation of curriculum policy in the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET Phases; the management, monitoring and evaluation of curriculum delivery; and Schools of Specialisation. Oversee the management and coordination of all interventions specific to the capacitation of educators, improved learner performance in the GET and FET Bands, and the establishment and support of Schools of Specialisation. Oversee special projects and partnerships which support curriculum delivery and learner performance in the GET and FET Bands and Schools of Specialisation. Oversee provision and sharing of analytical and impact reports on the implementation of the curriculum policy, interventions and projects with internal and external stakeholders. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the curriculum policy, interventions and projects the effective implementation of curriculum policy, interventions, projects and partnerships. Ensure the effective and efficient management of overall resources within the Chief Directorate in terms of relevant acts and delegations. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of risk management and mitigate risks threatening the attainment of objectives and the optimisation of opportunities that would enhance the Chief Directorate’s performance. NB: Please note that this is a re-advertisement, candidates who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and a detailed CV is required on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) and SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior to appointment. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa Building, Johannesburg, 2001. Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 01-07-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.