• Reference Number : REFS/022694
• Directorate : Branch: Education Support
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 741 770 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Hector Tsosane Tel. No: (011) 843 6533

Requirements :

• A qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA plus a minimum of 8 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level within an education environment. Proven management skills in education management or similar. Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particular in education sphere, Education prescripts, Public Finance Management Act Public Service Regulation. 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 drivers’ license is essential.

Duties :

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee the management and coordination of GDE infrastructure facilities and school infrastructure delivery, scholar transport, nutrition, security & safe school support services. Oversee, manage, and ensure implementation of GDE corporate infrastructure facilities and school infrastructure delivery, national school nutrition, scholar transport and safe school services. Provide strategic leadership and oversee the provision of social support services to institutions and stakeholder services. Oversee, manage, and ensure the improvement of institutions performance. Oversee, manage, and promote learner psycho-social support services, school sport and extra-curricular programmes. Provide strategic leadership and manage infrastructure and operation support services. Oversee, manage, and ensure the implementation of infrastructure planning services, day-to-day routine, and preventative maintenance projects. Promote internal and external stakeholder relationships. Represent the department in all relevant committees and forums. Build and maintain internal and external networks with Branch Heads, Senior Managers, and service providers to ensure relevance and credibility of the Branch services. Manage and maintain effective stakeholder engagement. Manage resources of the Branch. Ensure the development and implementation of procurement and operational plan for the Branch. Monitor and ensure control of budget & expenditure of the branch in line with the relevant legislation. Oversee the identification of risks within the Branch and implementation of mitigation thereof. Develop monitoring & evaluation mechanisms for the implementation of Policies and procedures in the department and ensure the maintenance thereof.

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.