• Reference Number : REFS/020579
• Directorate : Curriculum Management & Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : 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 :

• Oversee and manage the coordination of the establishment & effective functioning of governance and management structures in inclusion and special schools. Oversee and manage the development of policy for inclusive education and training system. Oversee and coordinate the development and implementation of education psychology and therapy services. Oversee and manage the coordination of registration & de- registration processes & procedures for Independent Schools and Home Education. Oversee and manage establishment, maintenance and ensure governance and good working relationship with stakeholders. Oversee and manage the coordination of the provision of Early Childhood Development programmes. Oversee and manage the development and coordination of ECD policy frameworks. Oversee and manage the development and implementation of ECD curriculum programmes. Oversee and facilitate the incorporation of Grade R to school and centres. Oversee and facilitate the Pre-grade R programmes. Oversee and manage the coordination of the provision of library and LTSM support services to districts. Oversee and Manage GDE Library and information services. Oversee and manage the provision of effective management of learning, Teaching and support materials. Oversee and promote the provision of public ordinary schools Oversee and manage the school administration services. Oversee and manage the learner and learner admission services. Oversee and coordinate the development of school readiness programmes. . 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.

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.