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.
 
Closing date for applications: 07 May 2021
 
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
 
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.
 

 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE POST ARE BEING RE-ADVERTISED INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
 
POST : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LURITS, ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
DIRECTORATE : EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (EMIS)
CENTRE : PIETERMARITZBURG, HEAD OFFICE
SALARY : R376 596.00 P.A. (SALARY LEVEL 9)
REFERENCE NO : DoE/12/2021
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree in Information Technology/Information Systems/Computer Science or equivalent qualification. Couple with 3-5 years supervisory experience in Information Management & Analysis environment. A valid driver’s license.
 
COMPETENCIES : Highly developed database management skills & can demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, programing and other Microsoft Office Suite of products. Mathematics/Statistics as a subject at tertiary level is strongly recommended. Knowledge of South African Schools Act of 1996, Education Information Policy of 2004, (PFMA) Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Practice Notes and Public Service Act of 1999. Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013. Employee Performance and Management System. Public Service Act of 1999 and Regulations. Information security, Project Management Methodologies. Good verbal & written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
 
DUTIES : Implement the provision of the Education Information Policy. Implement Data Quality Audits. Implement policy on data management. Prepare statistical reports. Maintain the Business Intelligence Tool (BI). Manage the Learner Unit Record Information and Tracking System (LURITS). Carry out and perform other tasks allocated by management. Integration of the Business Intelligence and ArcGIS Suite. Implement the provisions of the Education Information and Spatial Data Policies. Staff management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. A.B. Zwane – Telephone No. 033-846 5127
 
 
 
 
 
POST : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GENDER EQUITY
DIRECTORATE : PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & COMMUNITY LIAISON
CENTRE : PIETERMARITZBURG, HEAD OFFICE
REFERENCE NO : DOE/13/2021
SALARY : R376 596 P.A. (SALARY LEVEL 9)
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Public Administration/ Management or equivalent qualification coupled with five years’ work experience of which 3-5 years must be in supervisory level. The incumbent must be prepared to travel, extensively and work additional hours. The incumbent will be attending monthly meetings involving relevant stake holders e.g. NGOs, Public Forums, Districts, etc. Computer literacy. Valid Driver’s licence
 
COMPETENCIES : Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and all other relevant prescripts. The incumbent must possess the following skills and attributes: Management skills, Financial Management, Project Management, Discipline, Innovation, Creativity, Problem solving, Change and diversity management, Communication skills: Verbal exchange of information requiring specialised and complex information and difficult explanation as well as tact and diplomacy. Presentation/Negotiation skills.
 
DUTIES : Oversee and monitor the addressing of imbalances of targeted groups, including gender, youth and disability. Manage the conduction of sexual harassment, racial issues etc. Provide support on the conduction of workshops w.r.t. gender equity matters. Oversee District Offices with respect to. Public Participation & Community Liaison.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. A.B. Zwane – Telephone No. 033-846 5127
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING POSTS ARE ADVERTISED FOR THE FIRST TIME.

POST : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: NSNP DISTRICT CO-ORDINATOR (1 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
CENTRE : PINETOWN DISTRICT
SALARY : R376 596.00 P.A. (SALARY LEVEL 9)
REFERENCE NO. : DOE/14/2021
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree 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 dist 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 : Mr. A.B. Zwane – Telephone No. 033-846 5127
 
 
 
 
 
POST : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR NSNP (1 POST) (1 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
CENTRE : HEAD OFFICE, PIETERMARITZBURG
SALARY : R257 508.00 P.A. (SALARY LEVEL 7)
REFERENCE NO. : DOE/15/2021
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Public Administration/Financial Management or an appropriate relevant 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 : Mr. A.B. Zwane – Telephone No. 033-846 5127