KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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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.
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 emailed 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. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore only shortlisted for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DELIVERY REF NO: DOE/10/2022
Branch: Institutional Development Support
Directorate: Infrastructure Planning and Delivery
SALARY : R628 014 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP. Three years’ experience post qualification. Valid Drivers’ Licence and Computer literate. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Education Legislation and Policies Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/Instructions/Circulars/Construction Procurement System. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Expanded Public Works Programme. Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations. Architectural Profession Act of 2000.Engineering Profession Act of 2000.Quantity Surveying Profession Act of 2000. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations of 1993. Project and Construction Management Professions Act of 2000.South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines. National Environmental Management Act of 1998.Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation. ISO standards. All different types and forms of construction contracts.
 
DUTIES : Prepare the Procurement Strategy, Infrastructure Programme Management Plan and updating of the plan. Prepare the infrastructure budget and Final Project List. Prepare the Packages/Individual Project Briefs; presenting these to the Implementing Agent – referred to as Project Execution Plan v1.Monitor the implementation of Programmes and Projects by the Implementing Agents and the adherence to the Service Delivery Agreements. Manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent. Assess departmental projects that qualify for departmental funding assessed. Manage the implementation of day-to-day, routine and emergency maintenance projects funded by department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K. Naidoo Tel No. 033 8465533
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: DOE/11/2022
Branch: Institutional Development Support
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery
SALARY : R382 249 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in Accounting or Economics or Equivalent, couple with 3-5 years supervisory experience. Understanding financial management as implemented in Government and within the context of infrastructure/construction budgeting and spending. Valid Drivers’ Licence and Computer literate. Competencies: Knowledge of 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 2000Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. South African Schools Act of 1996, Regulations and Guidelines. National Archives and Records Service Act of 1996. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations. Development.
 
DUTIES : Extract relevant infrastructure project data from BAS and other relevant systems. Analyse financial data of infrastructure projects. Validate credibility of financial data with all Programme / Project Managers. Assist with the preparation of the financial and performance reports as required by National Departments and Provincial Treasury. Identify any variances of infrastructure projects expenditure against budgets and cash flow projections to the Deputy Director Finance .Make recommendations on roll-overs of infrastructure projects to the Deputy Director. Update and manage financial commitments in line with approved budgets and cash flow projections the B5 Project List. Update B5 Project List and Budget including budget adjustments and control that any changes are authorised by the Chief Director. Provide written reports to the Budget Section in terms of budget adjustments in formats as prescribed by the budget section. Validate that the Service Providers database is updated correctly by the Finance section.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K. Naidoo Tel No: 033 8465533
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: DOE/12/2022 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Institutional Development Support
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration, or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Public Administration. Departmental Financial and Human Resources Administrative procedures. Computer literate. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge in promotion of access to information Act of 2000, promotion of administrative Justice Act of 2000, National Archives and Records Act of 1996. Departmental financial and human resources administrative procedures. Public finance management Act and regulations of 1999, Public service Act of 1994 and regulations of 2001. Relevant Labour bargaining chamber agreements. South African Schools Act of 1996 and Regulations, Intergovernmental fiscal relations Act of 1997, Intergovernmental framework Act of 2005.
 
DUTIES : Administrative programme and project support with the planning of projects. Preparation of agendas and minutes for meetings. Extract and provide data and information from different systems for use by planning professionals in the directorate. Administrative system and procedures. Develop and maintain administrative systems and procedures for the directorate physical resources planning. Provide guidance on the flow of information and documents to and from the directorate physical resources planning. General administrative support. Prepare all the documents, briefings and presentations regarding administrative matters for the directorate. Verify and follow-up on matters/correspondence received from internal and external stakeholders. Financial resources administration. Provide updated knowledge to staff in the directorate regarding internal financial administrative policies and procedures. Prepare and submit financial claims of the directorate. Human resources administration. Provide updated knowledge and guidance to all staff in the directorate regarding human resources administrative policies and procedures. Prepare and submit all human resources and financial claims of staff in the directorate. Ability to prepare reports, Submissions and presentations. Ability to work with people. Ability to meet deadlines and Work systematically. Ability to source and interpret information and data. Ability to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy.
 
ENQUIRES : Mr. K Naidoo Tel No: 033 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NSNP REF NO: DOE/13/2022 (X1 POST)
Directorate: National School Nutrition Programme
(1 Year Renewable Contract)
Re-advertised as such candidates that applied before are encourage to reapply.
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Public Administration/Financial Management with a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Public Administration. Knowledge of the National School Nutrition Programme or related field. Computer literate. A valid driver’s license. 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 : Mr K. Nadioo Tel No: 033 8465533