Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications and RSA ID document, as well as a valid driver’s license. Failure to attach the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No faxed applications will be considered. Note: The filling of the post will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to on-going 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. 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. 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SCHOOL FEEDING REF NO: DOE/26/2018 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R657 558 per annum (Level 11) (All inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for MMS). 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration coupled with three (3) or more years’ junior management experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy. Competencies: The incumbent must have knowledge of project management in relation to the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), Knowledge of various computer packages. Good monitoring and evaluation skills. Must be prepared to travel extensively and work irregular hours. Knowledge of a wide range of activities and advanced management skills. The incumbent must possess the following attributes and skills: disciplined, innovative, creative, problem solving, presentations, negotiations, and motivation. Excellent written and communication skills are required as there will be a need for the verbal exchange of information requiring specialized and complex information and difficult explanation as well as tact and diplomacy. Proficiency in the drafting of complex notes/memos/letters/management and financial reports is required. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and manage the implementation of NSNP policies and guidelines in the Province. Control the appointment of Service Providers. Oversee the process of application and approval letters for schools participating in the NSNP. Train and workshop SMTs, SGBs, Principals and District Staff. Oversee training on school nutrition programme policies. Monitor and evaluate the impact and efficiency of the feeding program. Manage the Resources of the Component, oversee implementation of EPWP project. Oversee implementation of UIF for Food Handlers. Compile and prepare monthly and quarterly statistics. Facilitate the process of monitoring the implementation of NSNP activities in districts. Conduct performance appraisals and assessments for staff under your supervision. Monitor the performance of the NSNP and EPWP grants and prepare quarterly narrative and performance reports to Treasury and Department of Basic Education timeously. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GRANT MONITORING & EVALUATION REF NO: DOE/27/2018 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R657 558 per annum Level 11 (All inclusive package to be structured in line with the rules for MMS). 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting coupled with three or more years’ junior management experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM). Extensive knowledge of Procurement Policies and Basic Accounting System (BAS). Knowledge of financial management. Knowledge of prescripts and legislation relevant to education and conditional grants. The incumbent must have knowledge of project management of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) Knowledge of various computer packages. Good communication skills. Good monitoring and evaluation skills. Must be prepared to travel extensively and work irregular hours. Skills: financial management, numeracy, decision making and problem solving, computer utilization, team building, conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal. Attributes: honesty, integrity and interpersonal relations. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the allocation of school feeding budget. Manage the school feeding applications and ensure that they are in line with the NSNP prescripts and PFMA. Manage and control the processing of grant payments. Manage and consolidate financial reports. Manage school feeding service providers’ database. Manage the resources of the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
NOTE : Driving, prolonged use of a computer and working additional hours occasionally is part of the working conditions of this position. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISTRICT CO-ORDINATOR (X6 POSTS) 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Umlazi District: Ref No: DOE/28/2018 
Ilembe District: Ref No: DOE/29/2018 
Harry Gwala District: Ref No: DOE/30/2018 
Umgungundlovu District: Ref No: DOE/31/2018 
Amajuba District: Ref No: DOE/32/2018 
King Cetshwayo District: Ref No: DOE/33/2018 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree coupled with three (3) or more years’ administrative experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy. 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. Skills: Analytical thinking, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Team building, conflict resolution, Research, Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Computer Literacy, Policy Formulation, Financial Management, Change/Diversity Management, ensuring Performance Standards remain adequate and that responsibilities are adhered to within budget limits, adaptability during changes to meet the goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the School Nutrition Program in the District. Manage the financial and procurement aspects of the School Nutrition Program in the District. Handle the operational aspects of the School Nutrition Program in the District. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SCHOOL FEEDING REF NO: DOE/34/2018 (X2 POSTS) 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree coupled with three (3) or more years’ administrative experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy. 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. Skills: Analytical thinking, Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving, Team building, conflict resolution, Research, Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Computer Literacy, Policy Formulation, Financial Management, Change/Diversity Management, ensuring Performance Standards remain adequate and that responsibilities are adhered to within budget limits, adaptability during changes to meet the goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 
DUTIES : Ensure compliance and adherence to the National Policies and Departmental procedures in respect of School Feeding Programme. Manage the maintenance of the database and monitor financial control over School Feeding Programme. Provide inputs on policy and procedures related to school feeding. Oversee the process of application and identify schools in poverty stricken areas. Manage the processing of claims. Supervise and guide subordinates. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GRANT MONITORING & EVALUATION REF NO: DOE/35/2018 (X2 POSTS) 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting coupled with three or more years’ relevant experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy. Competencies: Knowledge of SCM and Procurement Policies, PFMA, Administration procedures, Basic Accounting System (BAS), Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Treasury Instructions, National School Nutrition Grant Framework. Skills: Financial Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Numeracy, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Skills and Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attributes: Honesty, Integrity and Interpersonal Relations. 
 
DUTIES : Oversee the checking of all claims and certify correctness. Coordinate the financial and cash flow reports. Ensure payment of service providers within time frames as per PFMA. Train and workshop district officials on expenditure management. Supervise and guide subordinates.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 

 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE REF NO: DOE/36/2018 (X2 POSTS) 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R334 545 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture and Livestock coupled with (3) three or more years relevant technical experience. Valid Drivers License. Computer Literacy. Competencies: Knowledge: Food and nutrition systems, Food production in SA, Prescripts on Education and Food Safety, National School Nutrition Programme, Public Service Act, Human Resource Management, Employment Equity, Public Financial Management Act, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Skills: Driving, decision making, analytical and negotiation, planning and organizing, people management, problem solving, conflict management, project management, leadership, researching, presentation, understanding of buildings. Attributes: Value diversity, Loyal and Trustworthy, Confidentiality, Customer orientated, Accurate and attentive to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate sustainable food production initiatives. Ensure implementation of NSNP policies and guidelines. Capacitate the Districts and schools on sustainable food production. Coordinate distribution of Agricultural implements. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REF NO: DOE/49/2018 (X2 POSTS) 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R226 611 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Public Administration or an appropriate relevant qualification. 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 T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER: FIELD MONITORS (X10 POSTS) 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R183 558 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Umlazi District: Ref No: DOE/37/2018 
Ilembe District: Ref No: DOE/38/2018 
Harry Gwala District: Ref No: DOE/39/2018 
Ugu District: Ref No: DOE/40/2018 
Amajuba District: Ref No: DOE/41/2018 
Umzinyathi District: Ref No: DOE/42/2018 
King Cetshwayo District REF NO. DOE/43/2018 (X2 Posts) 
Zululand District: Ref No: DOE/44/2018 
Umkhanyakude District: Ref No: DOE/45/2018 
Uthukela District: Ref No: DOE/46/2018 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate. Competencies: Knowledge of computers, computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and other computer skills. Skills: Numeracy, Good Interpersonal Relations, Communication and Record keeping. Experience and proficiency in Supply Chain Management policies and prescripts or in Contract Management. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and report on the implementation of the school nutrition program at schools using the Monitor Respond and Respond (MRR) methodology and tools. Provide advice to Principals and School Governing Bodies on primary school nutrition matters. Investigate complaints and compile reports. Follow up on approvals, payments, etc. and advise accordingly. Deliver documents to Head Office and Circuit Offices, ie. Applications for feeding scheme, payments, approval letters. Train Voluntary Food Handlers on the implementation of the programme using the MRR approach. Provide onsite support to schools in the management of the Service Level Agreement. Assist in the management of the Service Level Agreement by schools and service providers. Receive, number and sort defaulting service providers of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) and liaise with supervisor through writing comprehensive reports on defaulting service providers. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: GRANT MONITORING & EVALUATION REF NO: DOE/47/2018 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R152 862 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate with Accounting. A National Diploma in Finance and Accounting will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge: Applicable Legislation, Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Skills Development Act and Levies, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act. Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Problem solving, Good Interpersonal Relations, Driving. Attributes: Innovative, Honesty & Integrity and Commitment. 
 
DUTIES : Process claims for schools and forward them to Head Office for approval. Process applications for school feeding scheme. Handle queries with regard to feeding scheme. Create and maintain a database for schools and suppliers. Attend to payment queries forwarded to Head Office. Compile an analysis BAS report for delayed payments. Advise service providers on compliance requirements delaying payments. Prepare all relevant and compliance documents to be submitted to SCM for the preparation of any required specification. Manage all internal NSNP contracts (Head Office and Districts). Update payment schedules and file all official documents. Capture purchase orders on Basic Accounting System (BAS). Attend to queries from service providers and end users. Facilitate timely submission of individual quarterly and annual reports. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR REF NO: DOE/48/2018 
(5 Year Renewable Contract) 
SALARY : R152 862 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate. National Diploma in Marketing Management will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel, MS Office). Skills: Numeracy, Good Interpersonal Relations, Communication and Record keeping. Attributes: Innovative, Honesty & Integrity, Creativity and Commitment. 
 
DUTIES : Assist in compilation of nomination process to ensure that the required standards have been met. Receive, number and sort defaulting service providers of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) and liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) for the initiation of procurement processes. Provide market assessment reports to Supply Chain Management in respect of tenders or quotations for the programme. Attend to payment queries forwarded to the Office of the Director. Compile an analysis BAS report for delayed payments. Advise service providers on compliance requirements delaying payments. Prepare all relevant and compliance documents to be submitted to SCM for the preparation of any required specification. Manage all internal NSNP contracts (Head Office and Districts). Update payment schedules and file all official documents. Capture purchase orders on Basic Accounting System (BAS). Attend to queries from service providers and end users. Facilitate timely submission of individual quarterly and annual reports. Liaise with other Directorates and individuals and execute commitments with regard to program. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T.J.C. Cele - Tel No: 033 – 392 1083