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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 
Preference will be given to persons from designated groups including persons with disabilities. The Provincial Department of Education: Kwazulu-Natal Is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
 
APPLICATIONS : should be sent by post for the attention of: Mr. P.B.V. Ngidi, The Directorate: Human Resource Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may also be hand delivered to Head Office, Office No. 203A, 228 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 October 2021
 
 
NOTE : Directive to Applicants: Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. NB: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign Form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV.
Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, qualifications, proof of registration (if applicable) and RSA ID document, as well as a valid driver’s license. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.
Failure to comply with the above directives will result in the application not being considered. Faxed and e-mailed copies of applications will not be considered. 
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 Note: The filling of the post will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of employment. N.B. Prospective Applicants Must Please Use the New Z83 Which Is Effective As At 01 January 2021
 


OTHER POSTS
 
 
CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY REF NO: DOE/17/2021
SALARY : R898 569 per annum
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying. Registration with SACQSP. Valid Driver’s License, Computer Literate. At least six years’ experience post registration as a professional Quantity Surveyor.
 
DUTIES : Manage the implementation of all infrastructure projects including planned and unplanned maintenance, Finalise Infrastructure Programme Management Plans, Procurement strategy, Budgets and Projects List. Signing of on all Project Execution Plans, Manage Procurement and Project Commissioning, Manage Project Post Evaluations, Manage seamless delivery of school furniture including all other acquisitions and disposals, Oversight of Implementing Agent, Financial Management, People Management and Research.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs N.V Hlongwane Tel No: 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: DOE/18/2021 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R733 257 per annum
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Economics or Commerce or equivalent. Three years’ experience in management. Understanding financial management as implementation in Government and within the context of infrastructure/construction budgeting and spending. Valid Driver’s Licence. Computer literate. Competencies: Knowledge PFMA /Division of Revenue Act/Treasury Regulations/ Practice Notes/Instructions/Circulars, Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies, Procedures and Delegations. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 2000. Government Immovable Asset Management Act 2007. South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines, National Archives and Records Service Act 1996. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations.
 
DUTIES : Financial data analysis and validations regarding programmes, projects, reporting and monitoring. Financial administration for all infrastructure programmes and projects. Budgeting administration within Chief Directorate. Compliance to the financial and SCM policies and prescripts in the Chief Directorate. Establish and maintain a documents management system for all financial documentation that complies with the requirements of the Auditor-General. People Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs N.V Hlongwane Tel No: 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING REF NO: DOE/19/2021
SALARY: R718 059 per annum
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head office
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Three years post qualification experience. Valid Driver’s license. Computer Literacy.
 
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, polices, system, norms standards and signing off on electrical installations. Develop and maintain technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile electrical briefing documents and specifications. Provide inputs to the determination of the Construction Procurement Strategy, the User Asset Management Plan and Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Investigate electrical engineering installations and oversee commissioning of these. Undertake research.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs N.V Hlongwane Tel No: 033 846 5533

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NSNP DISTRICT CO-ORDINATOR REF NO: DOE/21/2021
(1 Year Renewable Contract)
Re-Advertised, interested applicants are encouraged to apply
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pinetown District
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma coupled with three (3) or more years’ administrative experience in the public sector environment. Valid Drivers’ License and Computer Literacy. Knowledge of the National School Nutrition Programme or related field. Competencies: Knowledge of a variety of work ranges and procedures such as Finance, Human Resource Management, Technical Standards or Procedures, Needs and Priorities of Stakeholders and Managerial functions. Excellent computer skills, Good written and communication skills, Good typing skills, Analytical thinking, Computer Literacy, Financial Management, Change/Diversity Management, ensuring that Performance Standards remain adequate and that responsibilities are adhered to, Verbal and Written Communication Skills. Innovative, Honesty & Integrity, Creativity and Commitment, High level of concentration, confidentially and commitment Ability to work irregular hours when necessary and ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision
 
DUTIES : Manage the school nutrition programme in the district, manage the financial and procurement aspects of the National School, Nutrition Programme in the district, handle the operation aspects of the National School Nutrition programme in the district, ensure the successful feeding of learners in provinces in compliance with NSNP Grant Framework, Monitor and report on programme implementation, Conceptualise, develop and write project proposals towards programme innovation and improvement within the district, Develop nutrition metrics to implement data-driven improvements within the district, Coordinate and support the National School Deworming Programme, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programme as well as relevant research on child Nutrition within the district, contribute in the development of NSNP business plans, Facilitate capacity building workshops for the district, Compile monthly and quarterly Progress reports, make inputs in the reviewing and analyses of menu options in accordance with South African Based Dietary Guidelines making recommendations to the province. Collaborate and coordinate activities with other role players on nutrition issues and actively engage in nutrition education activities for the district, Liaise with Nutrition Education sub-directorate in developing resource material in line with the curriculum assessment and policy statement (CAPS), Perform delegated tasks and willingness to travel extensively and manage the performance of employees reporting under his/her section.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs N.V Hlongwane Tel No: 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
WORKS INSPECTOR REF NO: DOE/20/2021
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Umzinyathi District
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Building or Mechanical or Electrical or N3 with Trade Test or National Diploma in Engineering. One year experience post qualification. Valid Driver’s Licence. Computer literate. Competencies Job Creation Targets. National Building Standard Act 1997 and Regulations. Government Immovable Assets Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. South Africa Schools Act and Regulations. National Environmental Management Act of 1998.
 
DUTIES : Maintain and Infrastructure Projects. Assist with the training of Schools on the criteria applicable to maintenance projects and emergency repairs. Assist to assess the School Annual financial reports in terms of maintenance expenditure against performance. NEIMS assessment. Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management System. Assist to review technical conditions assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention. Disaster management plans. Assist to monitor compliance of disaster management plans. Provide assistance with preparation of disaster management plans. School Maintenance Plans. Assist to draft School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs. Assist School to develop maintenance plans and budgets. To implement inspections on infrastructure projects and implement conditions assessments. Prepare specifications for work. Develop bill quantities. Develop proposal on associated costs. Implement inspections on all building projects. Implement condition assessments.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs N.V Hlongwane Tel No: 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NSNP REF NO: DOE/22/2021 (X1 POST)
(1 Year Renewable Contract)
Re-Advertised, interested applicants are encouraged to apply
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Public Administration/Financial Management or Equivalent qualification and relevant administrative experience in the public sector environment. Knowledge of the National School Nutrition Programme or related field. Competencies: Knowledge of a variety of work ranges and procedures such as Standards or Procedures and the needs and priorities of stakeholders. Skills: Analytical thinking, Computer Literacy, Financial Management, Change/Diversity Management, Ensuring that Performance Standards remain adequate and that responsibilities are adhered to, Verbal and Written Communication Skills. Attributes: Innovative, Honesty & Integrity, Creativity and Commitment
 
DUTIES : Liaise with other institutions and individuals and execute commitments with regard to program. Exercise control over all functions and personnel under his/her supervision in order to determine if organizational goals are achieved and taking corrective actions, if deemed necessary. The effective functioning and utilization of personnel by means of effective resource utilization and the application of fair labour practices in order to achieve organizational goals. Supervise the compilation of nomination process to ensure that the required standards have been met. Supervise the receiving, numbering and sorting of defaulting service providers of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) and monitor liaison with Supply Chain Management (SCM) for the initiation of procurement processes. Supervise the compilation of market assessment reports to Supply Chain Management in respect of tenders or quotations for the programme. Supervise the payment queries forwarded to the Office of the Director. Supervise the compilation of BAS analysis report for delayed payments. Check on the advice provided to service providers on compliance requirements regarding delayed payments. Supervise the preparation of all relevant and compliance documents to be submitted to SCM for the preparation of any required specification and exercise control over all functions and personnel reporting to you.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs N.V Hlongwane Tel No: 033 846 5533