• Reference Number : refs/022705
• Directorate : Office of the DDG: Curriculum Management and Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 896 436 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Lerato Machaka Tel. No: (011) 843 6532

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized three-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management/ Office Administration/Administrative Management plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in general administration at Junior Management /Middle Management level (Assistant Director/Deputy Director level) within administrative environment. Working knowledge of the relevant Acts, prescripts, regulations, policy practice notes and procedures pertaining to Public Administration, Finance, labour relations, human resource administration. Skills: Strong Organising, Planning, Problem solving, Research and Analytical skills, Strong computer and information systems management, Time management, Conflict management skills. Financial management skills, Project planning / management skills, Good inter-personal relations, verbal and written communication skills. Presentation and policy analysis skills. Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Supervisory skills. A valid South African Driver’s license.

Duties :

• Undertake policy or line function tasks as required. Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the DDG. Source information and compile memoranda as required. Scrutinize submissions / reports; make notes and recommendations to present to the DDG. Co-ordinate, follow-up and compile reports of a transverse nature for the DDG. Advise / sensitize the DDG on reports to be submitted. Be able to track AG Matters, queries and documents between office of the HOD and MEC Compile presentations for the DDG. Provide support to the DDG. Record minutes / resolutions and communicate / disseminate to relevant role-players, follow-up on progress made, prepare briefing notes; Co-ordinate the performance agreements / assessments and financial disclosures with regard to SMS in the relevant DDG. Manage Performance Management of staff and general support services in the office of the DDG. Set up and maintain systems in the Office that will ensure efficiency in the office. Establish, implement and maintain effective processes / procedures for information and documents flow to and from the Office. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the Office and. Manage the engagements of the DDG. Manage the resources of the Office of the DDG. Determine and collate information with regard to the budget needs of the Office. Keep record of expenditure commitments and monitor expenditure. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Staff. Oversee responses drafted by the Personal Assistant on enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders.

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. 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 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: 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.