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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 
APPLICATIONS: Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa Building, Johannesburg. Postal address: The Director: Recruitment and Selection, Gauteng Department of Education, P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 08 February 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any public service department or website, which must be completed in full and originally signed. An updated CV as well as certified copy of your identity document and qualifications must be attached. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. 
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT REF NO: HO2019/01/04 
(5 Years Fixed Term Contract Performance Based) 
Branch: Curriculum and Management Delivery 
SALARY: R1 189 338 per annum (an all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE: Head Office, Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in management/administration, with at least a minimum of 5 years senior management experience. Proven management skills in education management. Advance analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the prescripts of the Public Service, Education Policies and strategies. Good understanding of the curriculum, exams and assessment policies and implementation, educational management, governance and service delivery. 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. Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: To provide strategic leadership, oversight, management support, coordination, monitoring in the administering of external examinations and assessment process for ordinary and public schools. To lead, coordination, support and monitor the activities within the Chief Directorate. To integrate and Project Manage all deliverables within the Directorates of Assessment, Exam Management and Exam Administration. To support, coordinate and monitor school-based assessment in all Grades (Grades 1 to 12). To monitor, analyze and report on the performance of all learners in all grades. Monitor policy implementation relating to examinations & assessment in the FET and GET band in the National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate & AET examinations. Establish internal moderation systems for school based assessments across all grades. Manage the Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS), the certification process for the NSC, SC & AET examinations. Develop credible examination and assessment instruments for all the grades. Manage and maintain a highly secured printing precinct and electronic document archival repository. Ensure effective automation of all examination and assessment processes to meet the demands of the fourth industrial revolution. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel between Provincial offices, National Office and liaise with other stakeholders that have an interest in examinations & assessment in the GET & FET band. Formulate strategies for efficient implementation of assessment and examinations within the province. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all assessment and examinations processes within the province. Ensure compliance with National policy frameworks. Compliance with National policy frameworks and standards. Report to and participate in all appropriate national, provincial, departmental and other structures and processes. Ensure the credibility and integrity of examination and assessment systems at all times. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MH Tsosane Tel No: 011 355 0009 
 
 
 
 
 
DISTRICT DIRECTOR: TSHWANE NORTH REF NO: TN2019/01/01 
(5 Years Fixed Term Contract Performance Based) 
Chief Directorate: District Operations Management (Tshwane Region) 
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (an all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE: Tshwane North District 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification, with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience. Proven management skills in education management or equivalent. Knowledge of advance analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the prescripts of the Public Service, Education Policies and strategies. 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: Manage the provision of support to institutions: Ensure proper coordination for all support and activities to and with institutions. Manage the support provided to circuit teams e.g. educations support, learning implementation. Facilitate the HR and Corporate support to district office and circuit teams. Ensure the maintenance of teaching and learning activities in schools within the district. Manage the strategic support direction and planning in the districts: Formulate strategies for efficient support to circuits and institutions. Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of departmental policies and strategies. Implement corrective intervention plans for districts to ensure effective learning take place in institutions. Manage all resources of the District Office: Supervise and manage sub-ordinates and other participants in the Branch activities. Responsible for the financial management of the component’s activities. Plan, organise and control activities pertaining to functions of the Districts. Adhere to and promote statutory prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the Public Service. Ensure compliance with National policy frameworks and standards. Report to and participate in all appropriate provincial, departmental and other structures and processes. Compile and take full responsibility for regular reports forwarded to the Department. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MH Tsosane Tel No: 011 355 0009 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HO2019/01/02 
(5 Years Fixed Term Contract Performance Based) 
Chief Directorate: Strategic Human Resource Management 
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (an all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE: Head Office, Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification, with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience. Proven management skills in Human Resource/Education Management or equivalent. Knowledge of advanced analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the Public Service prescripts, Education Policies and strategies. 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: Manage the development of policies, frameworks and procedures for the Performance Management Systems (PMS/IQMS) and ensure the implementation, monitoring and the maintenance thereof. Provide technical advice and assistance on the performance management and HRD issues. Ensure compliance on all Performance Management / IQMS Cycles and manage the implementation of performance rewards and expenditure. Manage the provision of an optimal development of the Departmental Personnel. Develop Skills Development Plan and ensure the implementation thereof. Oversee the provision of training and capacity development for Office Based Employees. Oversee the provision of bursaries, learnership, internship programmes and employee health and wellness programmes. Ensure the effective, efficient and economical management and utilisation of resources allocated to the Department as outlined in the legislative framework for good governance. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MH Tsosane Tel No: 011 355 0009 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE TRANSVERSAL SERVICES (JHB REGION) REF NO: HO2018/01/03 
(5 Years Fixed Term Contract Performance Based) 
Chief Directorate: Transversal Human Resource Services 
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (an all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE: Head Office, Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification, with at least a minimum of 5 years middle/ senior management experience. Proven management skills in Human Resource/Education management or equivalent. Knowledge of advance analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the Public Service prescripts, Education policies and strategies. 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: To manage the provision of an effective and efficient transactional services to Johannesburg districts on all Human Resource matters. Manage the provision of HR Transaction Services on Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave for Ill- Health Retirement (PILIR). Coordinate the implementation of the Service Level Agreement between GDE and the Health Risk Manager. Facilitate the correct alignment of PERSAL with the approved organisation and post establishment for the districts (Office and Institutions). Ensure timeous implementation of changes on PERSAL / SAP and ensure that establishment problems are properly investigated. Develop all departmental Human Resource policies, strategies and procedures and ensure the implementation and adherence by Departmental personnel thereof. Conduct Research on HR best practices. In consultation with all stakeholders, develop HR strategies, policies and HR Procedure manual to meet Departmental needs. Facilitate HR administration activities / processes. Ensure compliance with the HR related statutory requirements. Ensure the implementation of adequate policies in the areas of employment, compensation and grievance. To provide Human Resource Advisory services to all districts personnel. Guide and advice personnel on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration practises/ policies. Liaise with Unions / Labour relations on matters related to personnel. Facilitate information sharing sessions for all the personnel in the Department. Write reports / memos for the Top Management on HRA issues and make recommendations where necessary. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. MH Tsosane Tel No: 011 355 0009