• Reference Number : REFS/022699
• Directorate : Branch: Curriculum Management & Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Hector Tsosane Tel. No: (011) 843 6533

Requirements :

• An appropriate Advanced Diploma/B-Tech /Degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in Education/ Public Management/Public Administration or related equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with at least a minimum of 5 years senior management experience. Proven management skills in education management or equivalent. Knowledge of advance analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the prescripts of the Public Service, Education Policies and strategies. COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and leadership Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, People Management and Empowerment Client Orientation and Customer focus Communication, Computer literate and ability to work under pressure. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• To oversee the management of district planning and resourcing. Facilitate the development of a consolidated operational plan for the Chief Directorate, district operations management that is aligned to the business objectives, goals and approved budget. Ensure the filling of vacant posts to achieve the departmental mandate. Oversee programmes within the District Offices to ascertain implementation and expenditure of the budget allocations. Monitor the implementation and propose the review of the districts organisational structure to address service delivery requirements. Coordinate and oversee HR and Financial administration support services to the district and circuit teams. Support, monitor and manage District operations. Consolidate District Reports for the Region as and when required. Manage, monitor and support district performance. Develop, implement and maintain a framework/programme against which the district performance can be evaluated and monitored. Manage and coordinate the provision of district governance services. Manage the development and review of district operations management policies and guidelines. Ensure that information risk management, security and support protocols are implemented and adhered to. Support, Manage and Monitor School governance and training of professional staff, Registration and de – registration of schools and Determination of school norms and standards. Ensure standards of performance in districts under the region. Lead programmes and interventions to improve the quality of learning. Promote internal and external stakeholder relationships. Ensure that policy, systems and procedures to manage performance and discipline effectively are implemented.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. 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 initialed on the first page 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, initialed, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached 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 : 13-06-2025

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.