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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION
HEAD OFFICE-ZWELITSHA
(FIVE – YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Salary Range: An all-inclusive remuneration R1 976 533 per annum (Level 16) per annum
Ref No.01/01/2021
Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 976 533 per annum (Level 16) which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package.
REQUIREMENTS: A Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a postgraduate (NQF level 8) relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Must have 8 to 10 years’ experience at senior management level, of which 3 years must have been at Executive Management level and 3 years must have been with any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Qualifications and experience related to the Education sector will be advantageous. The suitable candidate will also be visionary, stable, innovative, excellence - oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy. Pre-entry Certificate for Senior Management Services is a requirement.
COMPETENCIES: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment and Empowerment, Service Delivery Innovation, Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Service Finance Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations.
DUTIES: Manage departmental operations and support functions. Align planning to the national and provincial planning framework. Ensure the implementation of national and provincial policies, legislation and education priorities. Promoting a culture of education and facilitating delivery of quality teaching and learning. Facilitating the setting up of mechanisms for strengthening the department and building the skills and human resources base of the Eastern Cape. Ensuring the efficient utilisation and management of education resources, the promotion of investment in education and the strategic deployment of the human and financial resources at its disposal. Facilitating the realignment and streamlining of the Department to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. Ensuring the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement and Early Childhood Development. Implement good governance systems and the compliance-monitoring framework, including sound financial management, risk assurance management services, customer and stakeholder participation in health planning and sound environmental practices. Ensuring cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions, such as parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter-and intra-governmental structures and external stakeholders.
Enquiries: Can be directed to Mr. L Van Zuydam at 076 784 5033 / Mrs S Nkonki at 060 961 8624. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the newly approved prescribed application form Z83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.
Applications: Emailed to HODrecruitment@otp.ecprov.gov.za.
Enquiries: Mr. L Van Zuydam at 076 784 5033 /Mrs S Nkonki at 060 961 8624.
Closing date: 12 February 2021.