• Reference Number : refs/022586
• Directorate : Education Planning and Information
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R632 205 per annum
• Enquiries : Mr Hank Andrews Telephone No: 011 355 0731

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 8 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. Must be registered with SACE. A postgraduate qualification (Honour’s or Master’s degree) will be an added advantage. Must have appropriate experience and knowledge in education, including education legislation and policies, public finance, education funding, information management, and an understanding of the policy and legislative context and processes that inform the development of Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans in the department. Basic research skills are essential. Advanced computer literacy is required, particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint). Must demonstrate the ability to identify and conceptualise education policy challenges and develop effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively across sectors, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a keen interest in the development of the education system are essential. A valid South African driver’s licence is required.

Duties :

• Facilitate departmental planning processes in line with national and provincial frameworks. Ensure that all planning outputs conform to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, the approved budgeting cycle, the Medium-Term Development Plan, and the broader planning cycle. Responsibilities will include compiling reports and presentations related to planning, budgeting, and accountability, as well as collecting, analysing, interpreting, and reporting on educational and financial data. Identify key budget highlights and contribute to the preparation of the annual provincial budget speech. Support the implementation of the Gauteng Department of Education’s Performance Management Framework and contribute to general education policy development through the analysis of budgets and operational plans. The role includes coordinating macro-planning processes, as well as overseeing the compilation of the department’s approved Operational Plan, Annual Performance Plan, and Strategic Plan. Will be expected to participate in provincial planning forums, advance intergovernmental relations in respect of transversal provincial priorities, and engage with both internal and external stakeholders to inform and support the department’s strategic planning processes.

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 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, initialled, 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. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. 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: 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 : 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.