KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Please note: Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications. If applicants do not hear from the Department within six months after the closing date, they must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
 
NOTE: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign the Form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups including persons with disabilities.
 
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be sent by post addressed to the Director: Human Resource Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may also be hand delivered to Head Office, 228 Pietermaritzburg Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. For attention: Ms. P.S. Mthembu
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2019
 
 

REQUIREMENTS: Degree in either Architecture, Town Planning, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Infrastructure Project Management. Registration as a Built Environment Professional with relevant Professionals Councils in South Africa. Six years-8 years Senior Management experience with the roll out of the IDMS in a government Department 10 years' experience in a general built environment in a professional capacity. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy.
 
COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act of 1997, Intergovernmental Framework Act of 2005, Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. Guidelines and Best Practice Notes issued by CIDB. Council for built Environment Act of 2000, PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations. All different contract options for infrastructure projects. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies, Promotion of access to Information Act of 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000, Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003, Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations, South African Schools Act, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to infrastructure. Standard for Infrastructure Delivery Management System, Standard for Construction Procurement System.
 
DUTIES: The provision of strategic advice and direction in the built environment for the implementation of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System of Government in all Schools. Implementation and institutionalization of the IDMS. IDMS Capacitation. Education Infrastructure Planning. Education Infrastructure Programme and Project Management. Maintenance of educational assets. Education Reporting.
 
NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for this SMS post 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 the 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 incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interest and be subjected to a security clearance.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs. N.V Hlongwane -Telephone No. 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
ARCHITECT: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
CENTRE: PIETERMARTZBURG, HEAD OFFICE
SALARY: R585 366 -R630 597 p.a. The Department will determine the salary notch based on years of experience post professional registration.
REFERENCE NO.: DOE/02/2019
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelors Degree in Architecture. Registration as a Professional Architect with the South African Council for Architectural Profession. Three years post qualification experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy.
 
COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the South African Schools Act 011996 Regulations and Guidelines, Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations, National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Architectural Profession Act of 2000, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Treasury Practice Notes and Circulars, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
 
DUTIES: The provision of architectural inputs and guidance for the development of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems, Functional/technical norms and standards which includes form and space designs in line with the Provincial IDMS Framework and National Education prescribed norms and standards. Architectural functional and technical norms and standards. Architectural policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria of all infrastructure programmes and projects. Master Planning, Project Briefs, Business Cases, Accommodation Schedules and Operational Narratives. Preparations of architectural inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan and Project List. Research/Literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the department including interaction with relevant professional development boards/councils.
 
Enquiries: Mrs. N.V Hlongwane - Telephone No, 033 846 5533
 

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG, HEAD OFFICE
SALARY: R679 338—R728 400 p.a. The Department will determine the salary notch based on years of experience post professional registration.
REFERENCE NO.: DOE/03/2019
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Three years post qualification experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy.
 
COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of PFMA/Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/Instructions/Circulars. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies, National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, South Africa Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines.
 
DUTIES:The provision of electrical engineering inputs and guidance which will include all aspects of innovative and complex engineering applications for the development of Infrastructure strategies, policies, system, norms, standards and signing off on electrical installations. Development, interpretation and customization of functional and technical norms and standards from an engineering perspective. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies, compile briefing documentation and specifications from an engineering perspective, investigate electrical engineering installation and equipment, undertake design work and Implement corrective measures, where necessary. Oversee implementation (construction) and commissioning of electrical engineering installations and maintenance, research/literature studies to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the geographical information management options for the department including interaction with relevant professional's development boards/councils.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs. N.V Hlongwane — Telephone No. 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF WORKS INPECTOR
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG, HEAD OFFICE
SALARY: R356 289 p.a. (Salary Level 9)
REFERENCE N0: DOE/04/2019
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Building or Mechanical or Electrical or N3 with passed Trade Test or National Diploma in Engineering. 3-5 years relevant experience post qualification. Valid Driver's License. Computer Literacy.
 
COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Job Creation Targets, National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations, South African Schools Act and Regulations, National Environmental Management Act of 1998, Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act of 1999 and Treasury Regulations.
 
DUTIES: Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects, NEIMS Assessments, Disaster management plans, School Maintenance Plans, Effective and Efficient resources management.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs. N.V Hlongwane —Telephone No. 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG, HEAD OFFICE
SALARY: R44 693 p.a. (Salary Level 10)
REFERENCE NO.: DOE/05/2019
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Building/Mechanical/Electrical or N3 with passed Trade Test or National Diploma in Engineering coupled with six years relevant post qualification experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy.
 
COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Job Creation Targets, National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations, South African Schools Act and Regulations, National Environmental Management Act oft998, Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act of 1999 and Treasury Regulations.
 
DUTIES: Manage the credibility of technical data and information for infrastructure planning and delivery purposes and assist with the implementation of infrastructure and maintenance projects. Manage District Inputs for infrastructure planning. Manage NEIMS assessments. Manage disaster management plans and school maintenance plans. People management.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs. N.V Hlongwane —Telephone No. 033 846 5533