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KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES
KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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 Pieter Maritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Applications can also be Emailed to: Kznhrrecruitment@kzndoe.gov.za.
CLOSING DATE : 22 April 2025
NOTE : 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. Directive to Applicants: Application must be made on the new Application Form for employment (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a detailed CV with full particulars of training, qualifications, skills, competencies, knowledge, and experience. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference number on your application. Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the person whose name appears under the post enquiries. Applications should be forwarded in time to the relevant address so as to reach this office on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a certified copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirements), as well as the relevant educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If applicants do not hear from this office within three months after the closing date of this circular, they must consider their application as unsuccessful. Application that does not comply with the above instructions shall be disqualified. Applicants whose appointment will assist in improving the Department’s Employment Equity Profile will be considered favourably (e.g., Disabled, woman and youth). The requirements for the appointment at Senior Management Services level will be the completion of the Senior Management Pre- entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. The /SMS-pre-entry-certificate obtained from National School of Government is required for all SMS applicants in addition all SMS posts is subject to a positive security clearance, verification of educational qualifications and the signing of performance agreements. All shortlisted candidates 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 technical exercise, the Selection Committee 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 Based Assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
NOTE : 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. Directive to Applicants: Application must be made on the new Application Form for employment (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a detailed CV with full particulars of training, qualifications, skills, competencies, knowledge, and experience. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference number on your application. Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the person whose name appears under the post enquiries. Applications should be forwarded in time to the relevant address so as to reach this office on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a certified copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirements), as well as the relevant educational qualifications, on or before the day of the interview. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If applicants do not hear from this office within three months after the closing date of this circular, they must consider their application as unsuccessful. Application that does not comply with the above instructions shall be disqualified. Applicants whose appointment will assist in improving the Department’s Employment Equity Profile will be considered favourably (e.g., Disabled, woman and youth). The requirements for the appointment at Senior Management Services level will be the completion of the Senior Management Pre- entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. The /SMS-pre-entry-certificate obtained from National School of Government is required for all SMS applicants in addition all SMS posts is subject to a positive security clearance, verification of educational qualifications and the signing of performance agreements. All shortlisted candidates 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 technical exercise, the Selection Committee 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 Based Assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DISTRICT DIRECTOR: HARRY GWALA REF NO: DOE/02/2025
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for SMS).
CENTRE : Harry Gwala District
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) coupled with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of PFMA, PSA, Treasury Regulations, SASA, EEA, LRA and other prescripts of education Law is necessity. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel. Access and PowerPoint). Good presentation, project management, act Communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Oversee the overall management and administration of the district. Manage the professional and administrative functioning of the District. Provide strategic leadership and direction with regard to promotion of teaching and learning in schools, Curriculum Delivery, Adult Education and Training, Education Management and Governance, Teacher Development, Co-Curricular Services and School Services. Oversee the support of ordinary schools. Effectively manage the co-ordination of Circuit Management Centres. Promote and maintain sound labour peace and ensure effective communication between the educational institutions and District Offices. Assist with the formulation of policies and ensure the implementation thereof. Co-ordinate Psychological Guidance, Specialized Education Services and Examination Support Services. Manage the development programmes and turnaround strategies to enhance the performance within the district. Manage the function related to Human Resource Management, Finance and Administration at District level.
ENQUIRIES : Mr PBV Ngidi Tel No: (033) 846 5533