• Reference Number : REFS/020600
• Directorate : GET Curriculum Coordination
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 049 106 per annum per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Zerline Vywers Tel No: (010) 600 6142

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 9 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. Must be registered with SACE. Proven management and leadership skills. A sound knowledge of all major relevant education legislation and policies, particularly those having a direct impact on curriculum. A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues and capacity building processes in education. A sound knowledge, understanding and experience of Outcomes Based Education (CAPS and the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) for both Early Childhood Development (ECD), General Education and Training (GET) and another related legislative framework. Evidence of experience in managing curriculum support and intervention programmes in districts and schools. Knowledge and understanding and implementation of the following policies: Assessment, Language in Education, Education White Paper 6, and e-Learning. Proven experience in managing people, projects and finances and the ability to plan strategically. A good understanding of Matrix Management. Computer literate in Word, Power Point and Excel programmes. Strong communication skills (written & verbal). Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extra hours. Strong analytical skills. Data mining and handling, knowledge of and experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum management, maintaining a database and ability to analyse and report on information related to learner performance. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Management and co-ordination of the implementation and compliance of the NCS in districts and schools in the province. Oversee the implementation of the examinations and assessment framework for GET. Manage the human and physical and financial resources to provide efficient and effective curriculum support to districts and schools. Enhance the capacity of head office and district officials to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. Establish, maintain and support curriculum structures at head office and district. Ensure participation of head office curriculum officials in national structures. Engage and interact with all stakeholders to ensure policy compliance and enhance learner performance. Prepare and report on all program activities to the Director GET Curriculum and relevant chief directorates at Head Office. General Management and leadership functions viz. strategic planning; financial management and control as per the PFMA, operational planning, staff development and appraisal and project management and general administrative duties.

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. 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. All candidates for MMS positions will be required to undergo competency assessment and security clearance. 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. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical Address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 07-06-2024

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.