• Reference Number : refs/022592
• Directorate : FET Curriculum Coordination
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R632 205 per annum
• Enquiries : Ms Susan Wiese Telephone No: 066 487 2649

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes a professional teacher education plus 8 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. Must be registered with SACE. An assessor / moderator qualification will be an added advantage. Extensive knowledge of the FET History curriculum, sound and deep understanding of CAPS, Abridged CAPS Section 4 and Assessment policies and practices. Good organisational planning, proven management and analytical skills. Comprehensive understanding of the education system particularly teacher development, curriculum support and development, and the latest prescripts of policies, and legislation. An understanding of transformation issues and capacity building processes in education to expand participation and performance in History as a subject. Ability to co-ordinate projects and Skills programmes involving a variety of role players within the History environment. The ability to work within a team and independently as well as work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Excellent report writing skills is essential. Willingness to work long hours and travel frequently and communicate at ease at all levels. Cross-field knowledge and experience in curriculum management and implementation, research, teacher, and material development. Knowledge and experience with MS Teams Meetings and On-line platforms. Computer skills (Google Forms and Tools, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook and Analytical Programmes). Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide effective leadership in History and implement curriculum policies in the FET phase. Coordinate all curriculum, assessment and support initiatives relevant to the subject. Develop appropriate short, medium, and long-term strategies and initiatives to support Senior Education Specialists (SESs) and teachers. Structure and facilitate constructive relationships with various teacher and curriculum development providers in the community, private, government and non-governmental sectors. Ensure the establishment of appropriate systems, structures, mechanisms, processes, and procedures to facilitate the development, support, and maintenance of the History curriculum. Analyse data to inform planning, reviewing, reporting, and disseminating information to district SESs.

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.