• Reference Number : REFS/022088
• Directorate : CHIEF DIRECTORATE: School Support
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 216 824 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Winny Radzilani Tel: (011) 843 6540

Requirements :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/ Public Management / Education/Transport Economics / Transport Management with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience in public sector or providing support to the school. Proven management skills in education management, project/programme management, policy development and implementation. Advance Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, South African Schools Act. National Land Transport Act. National White Paper on Transport Policy and National Learner Transport Policy Framework. COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and leadership Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, People Management and Empowerment Client Orientation and Customer focus Communication, Computer literate. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Develop, review and the implement the Scholar Transport programme in the department. Undertake the development learner transport system. Facilitate Contract Management for Service Providers and ensure enforcement thereof. Facilitate and manage the creation and allocation of Scholar Transport routes to ensure equitable and efficient utilization of scholar transport services. Ensure the provision of support to learners using Scholar Transport that are involved in an accident. Ensure that all service providers follow Passenger Liability statutory requirements in relation to the Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims. Ensure the development and implementation of Scholar Transport system, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Undertake effective and efficient utilization of the directorate resources.

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 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) however the questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F MUST be answered. 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 the 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 : 07-02-2025

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.