EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES

​NOTE : No Late applications will be accepted applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected 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. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 24 months contract. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: YOUTH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES REF NO: DOECB01/10/2024 
Unit: Executive Governance and Support 
Re-Advert (previously applied candidates may re-apply) 
SALARY : R1 216 824 – R1 433 355 per annum 
CENTRE : Provincial Office – Zwelitsha 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Social Science, Business Management, Public Management/Public Administration. Five (5) years’ relevant experience at Middle Management Level in an Educational Environment. Candidate recommended must be in possession of Certificate of Entry into SMS within the Public Service obtained from the National School of Government before they are appointed. Must be computer literate and have a valid driver license. Accountability and Responsibility. Leadership. Planning and Execution. Communication. Basic condition of Employment Act. Employment Equity Act. Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Labour Relations, Act No. 75 of 1995. Skills Development, Act No.97 of 1999. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996. Public Service Act, Proclamation 103 of 1994 as amended. Public Service Regulations, 2016. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Promotion of Access to Information Act, All youth development prescripts. All disability prescripts. All women and gender prescripts. Military veteran’s policy. Labour Relations Act, 1995. Employment Equity Act, 1998. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997. 
 
DUTIES : Integrated Strategy and Plan: Establish consultative forum with all departmental programmes. Establish focus groups to develop strategies for each group. Report on progress made about issues of Special Programmes and empowerment of designated group. Coordinate, promote and ensure participation of all departmental programmes in ensuring mainstreaming and integration of SPU in the mainstream of the department. Mainstreaming: Co-ordinate participation of all departmental Programmes in relevant activities Monitor implementation of Employment Equity Plan. Co-ordinate integration of universal access Advocacy: Conduct awareness programmes on the rights and opportunities for vulnerable groups. Promote equal opportunities for Women, Women with disabilities, Elderly, Children and Military Veterans: Initiate partnership with both internal and external stakeholders. Empowerment: Leadership Development initiatives. Assess youth and women representivity in management of contractors doing business with the department. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Mtshotana Tel No: (040-608 4200) 
For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: Vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za