EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate, B. Degree (NQF level 6 or 7 as recognized by SAQA) in Human Resources/ Psychology/ and or Behavioural Sciences. A post graduate qualification will be an advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a middle management position, specifically in the field of OD, change management, or strategy development environment. A valid code 08 driver's license is essential. 
 
KPA`s: Design and implement an Organisational Development Strategy in support of the Department’s objectives. Facilitate the development Business Process Management. Facilitate strategic interventions in the areas of Organisational Development and Change Management. Promote organisational effectiveness and change management competencies through education, partnership and consultation. Ensure compliance with relevant prescripts and directives. Integration of organisational culture, vision and values across the Department. Ensure that a conducive environment is maintained to support the wellness of employees. Management of Employee Relations. Provide leadership to the Organisational Development team in collaboration with other Human Resource functions.
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Enquiries: Mr T Maseou (040-6084537) 
 
Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability and females are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications. 

CLOSING DATE WAS 03 APRIL 2020 HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 08TH OF MAY 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD. 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 
TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND FUNCTIONS: visit www.ecprov.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za or www.ecdpw.gov.za 
 
Applications can be forwarded through the following address: 
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 
Post to: Eastern Cape Department of Education, The Director-HRM; Private Bag X 0032, Bisho,5605 or Hand Delivery: Department of at Steve Vukile Complex, Zone 6 Zwelitsha, for attention Ms S Nieuwenhuys. 
 
Note: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf Z83 which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as originally certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. All SMS appointments are subject to a competency assessment. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 
 
NB: Females and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply to SMS positions.

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