KWAZULU NATAL DERPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES

NOTE : Directive to Applicants: Applications 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 each post or the list provides for the enquiries. Applications should be forwarded in time to the address provided 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 identify themselves through their ID documents or Valid driver’s licences (if specified as a job requirements), as well as the relevant educational qualification, 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) when shortlisted. If applicants do not hear from this office within 3 months after the closing date of this circular, they must consider their applications as unsuccessful. Applications that do 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).

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY LIAISON REF NO: DOE/08/2024 
Directorate: Office of the MEC: Public Participation 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for MMS). 
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Equivalent qualification coupled with a minimum of 6 years’ experience inclusive of 3-5 years junior management experience. Computer Literacy. Valid Driver’s License. Competencies: Verbal exchange of information requiring specialised and complex information and difficult explanation well as tact and diplomacy. Presentation/negotiations, management reports and financial reports. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate public participation programmes and activities. Manage and monitor the addressing of imbalances of targeted groups, including gender, youth and disability. Manage the conduction of sexual harassment, racial issues, etc. Provide managerial support on the conduction of workshops gender equity matters. Oversee District Offices in respect of public participation & Community Liaison. Manage the resource of the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K. Naidoo Tel No: (033) 846 5533 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MONITORING AND EVALUTION REF NO: DOE/09/2024. 
Branch: Corporate Management 
Directorate: Strategic Management Monitoring and Evaluation 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for MMS). 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Equivalent qualification coupled with minimum of 6 years’ experience inclusive of 3-5 years junior management experience. Computer Literacy. Valid Driver’s License. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Services Act of 1994, Public Services Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and all other relevant prescripts; Good managerial, organizing, planning, presentation and report writing skills; Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) ; Strong verbal and written skills, project management skills, strategic leadership and analytical skills; Problem solving and project management skills; Knowledge of performance management systems will be an added advantage to candidates. 
 
DUTIES : Gather and analyse data for policy analysis; Inform Top management of budget spread and deficiencies, assist other sections with policy development, re-align processes and policies to achieve organizational goals; Identify priorities of the Department and communicate them to the system; Liaise with the National Department of Education, Provincial Treasury; promote matrix relationships with the Branches of the Department; Disseminate information throughout the system; research and reporting on policy implementation; Analyse policies and prepare reports; Realign policies to attain the strategic objectives of the Department; Analise, review and comment on policies; Analyse on identified implementation gaps and resource targeting. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. K Naidoo Tel No: (033) 846 5533
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REF NO: DOE/11/2024 (X2 POSTS) 
Directorate: Office Of the MEC: Public Participation 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Public Administration/Management or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience inclusive of 3-5 years supervisory experience in public administration or any other relevant fields. Computer Literacy. Valid Driver’s Licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and other relevant prescripts. The incumbent must possess the following skills and attributes: Good managerial skills, Financial Management skills, Project Management skills, highly disciplined, Innovative, Creativity, Problem solving, Change and diversity management, Verbal and written communication skills, ability to share and exchange information, good skill in areas requiring specialised and complex information. Ability to use tact and diplomacy in handling difficult and complex situations. Good presentation/ negotiation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Co-ordinate public and community participation programmes as well as empowerment projects targeting youth and other designated groups aimed at poverty alleviation, skills development, etc. Oversee the administration of non-employee bursary awarding to deserving youth and students. Co-ordinate programmes targeting social ills such as drug abuse, teenage pregnancy etc. Coordination of special projects such a carrier expo. Management of partnerships, keeping and maintenance of the database of partners (Donors) and other relevant partners. Promote the achievement of objectives of special projects. Promote the achievement of objectives prioritized by the Executive Authority. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. K Naidoo Tel No: (033) 846 5533 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FACILITIES AND AUXILIARY SERVICES (OFFICE SUPPORT) REF NO: DOE/12/2024 
Branch: Corporate Management 
Directorate: Facilities Management and Auxiliary Services 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Public Administration/ Management or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 5 years inclusive of 3-5 years supervisory experience in the relevant filed. Computer literacy. Valid Driver licence. Competencies: Knowledge of administration policies and practices, budgeting and managerial functions, Provincial practice notes, Delegation authority, Basic conditions of employment, Public Service Acts and Regulations, Constitution of RSA and other relevant legislation, Advanced knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Division of Revenue Act, Financial statement guidelines and other relevant legislation. Strategic planning, Problem solving and analytical thinking, Ability to communicate and present issues to management, Intermediate financial management skills, Numeracy skills, Team building, Communication, Project Management, Conflict Management, Risk analysis and control, Good inter-personal communication, Planning and Organizing, Report writing, Innovation and creativity and Empowerment Attributes – Honesty, Integrity, Creative, Reliable and Accurate, Team Leader and Player, be able to work under pressure, confidentiality, decisive, assertive, influencing skills, customer service orientated, change orientated. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and manage the implementation of policies for Parking. Hygiene Services, Telephone and Fleet Management and attend to the review of policies. Draft Service Level Agreements for provision of cleaning, security, gardening, sanitation & Hygiene services, photocopier and telecom services. Manage and monitor the provision of official transport. Provide KZN vehicles to various offices. Monitor adherence to Fleet Management Policies. Manage and render office support services. Manage and monitor telecommunication and reception at Head Office buildings. Manage and monitor payment of private calls at Head Office Buildings. Manage and monitor duplication services at Head Office buildings. Provide and monitor security, cleaning, gardening and sanitation & hygiene services at Head Office buildings. Manage and monitor payment of all domestic accounts at Head Office. Monitor budget for payment of domestic accounts and provision of services e.g. security, cleaning, gardening, sanitation & hygiene, photocopier and telecom services. Develop, train and monitor performance of personnel. Manage the resources of the component (human resource, finance, physical etc.) Manage performance of employees, train and develop staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. K Naidoo Tel No: (033) 846 5533 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL/ ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR: PUBLICPARTICIPATION REF NO: DOE/10/2024 
Directorate: Office Of the MEC: Public Participation 
(1 Year Contract) 
SALARY : R308 154 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 rendering administrative support services in the public service or any other relevant experience. Computer literate. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the 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. the Public Finance Management Act and regulations of 1999, Public Service Act of 1994 and regulations of 2001.the South African Schools Act of 1996 and, Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act of 1997, Intergovernmental framework Act of 2005. 
 
DUTIES : Provide administrative/ personal support services to the manager. This will, inter alia, entail the following: Serve as an administrative or personal assistant to the manager; Perform general office management functions such as the provision of office logistical services and diary management. Perform client liaison functions within the office of the manager such as scheduling meeting appointments with officials and other managers. Compilation of reports and other documents for the manager on a word processor. Administer the manager’s travel arrangements in liaison with travel agencies. Provides other office support service to the manager. Develop and manage a document flow system within the office. Prepare meeting venues and other logistics. Issue invitations for meetings to stakeholders. Taking of minutes during meetings where necessary. Manage the filling of documents for the manager’s office. Receives, records and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents. Handles the procurement of general office items like stationary, refreshments etc. Acts as a link between the office, stakeholders, and other units within the department. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. K Naidoo Tel No: (033) 846 5533