• Reference Number : refs/020603
• Directorate : Sub-Directorate: Curriculum Management & Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 049 106 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Thabiso Mphosi Tel No: (012) 401 6434.

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 9 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. Must be registered with SACE. Proven management and leadership skills. A sound knowledge of all major relevant education legislation and policies, particularly those having a direct impact on curriculum. A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues and capacity building processes in education. A sound knowledge, understanding and experience of Outcomes Based Education (CAPS and the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) for both General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) and another related legislative framework. Evidence of experience in managing curriculum support and intervention programmes in schools. Knowledge and understanding and implementation of the following policies: Assessment, Language in Education, Education White paper 6, and e-Learning. Proven experience in managing people, projects and finances and the ability to plan strategically. A good understanding of Matrix Management. Computer literate in Word, Power Point and Excel programmes. Strong communication skills (written & verbal). Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extra hours. Strong analytical skills. Data mining and handling, knowledge of and experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum management, maintaining a database and ability to analyse and report on information related to learner performance. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Management and co-ordination of the implementation and compliance of the NCS in schools in the district. Oversee the implementation of the examinations and assessment framework for GET and FET. Manage the human and physical and financial resources to provide efficient and effective curriculum support to schools. Enhance the capacity of district officials to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. Establish, maintain and support curriculum structures at the district. Ensure participation of district curriculum officials in Head Office structures. Engage and interact with all stakeholders to ensure policy compliance and enhance learner performance. Prepare and report on all program activities to the district director and relevant directorates at Head Office. General Management and leadership functions viz. strategic planning; financial management and control as per the PFMA, operational planning, staff development and appraisal and project management and general administrative duties.

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, which must be completed in full, originally signed and initial each page. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. An updated detail CV as well as copy of your identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence where applicable must be attached. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. All required information on the Z83 must be provided (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and should accompanied by a fully completed initiated and signed new form Z83. 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. All candidates for MMS positions will be required to undergo competency assessment and security clearance. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 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. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: President Towers Building, 265 Pretorius Street PRETORIA Postal Address: Private Bag X198 Pretoria, 0001 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Tshwane South District

Closing Date : 07-06-2024

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.