MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES

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NOTE : Applications should be submitted on Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV ONLY. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. The filling of posts 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 appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions funded through the DORA Infrastructure Conditional Grant, as set out below:

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REF NO: T3/078 
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree in Built Environment (an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA or post graduate in Management as well as 5 to 8 years experience as a Senior Manager. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. In depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant policy frameworks including the Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA and Financial Regulations. Extensive and credible experience in the application of systems, processes, procedures and best practices in the areas of physical resources and facilities management. Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. Sound analytical and problem solving skills. Planning, organising and project management skills. Excellent leadership and managerial skills. Ability to develop logical frameworks and other models. Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules and to work under pressure. Developed computer literacy. Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours. Valid driver's license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise. Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the infrastructure portfolio of the Department. Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for the rendering of physical resource- and facilities management services in the Province. Manage the forming of strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders. Develop and manage strategies, policies, systems, norms/standards and plans related to the provision of physical resources and associated equipment. Manage the delivery and maintenance of the entire infrastructure program for the department. Manage the budget allocated for infrastructure construction and procurement of goods & services. Facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of physical resource programmes. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity. Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component. Provide strategic leadership and guidance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520 
 
NOTE : The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel 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 assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL RESOURCE PLANNING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REF NO: T3/079 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Built Environment (an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA and/or Post Graduate in Management – Degree in Built Environment will be the preferred qualification. Five (5) years’ experience as a middle manager. Computer literate. Good verbal and written communication skills. The ability to provide strategic leadership and produce excellent results under pressure will be a strong recommendation. The successful candidate must be a dynamic leader and team builder. Valid driver's license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise. Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and manage strategies, policies, systems, norms/standards and plans related to immovable assets, associated equipment and property management. Manage the physical resources planning framework, prioritisation model(s), Business Cases and Project Briefs. Interpret and apply norms and standards. Direct infrastructure analyses. Finalise infrastructure planning documents. Direct property management. Manage people. Manage finances including the preparation of financial and performance reports for infrastructure delivery. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520 
NOTE : The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel 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 assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

OTHER POSTS
 
 
CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A (CIVIL): PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: T3/080 
SALARY : R997 272 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. [Civil/structural engineer or Electrical or Mechanical Engineer]. Six years’ relevant post-qualification (after completing qualification) experience. Research and technical report writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Computer literate. Valid Drivers license. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the delivery of the infrastructure built environment programmes and projects in line with the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System [IDMS]. Prepare the construction procurement strategy and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Prepare and/or approve Packages/Individual Project Briefs. Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and Contractors. Contribute to the review and acceptance of the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan. Monitor the implementation of Programmes/Projects. Approve Project Stage reports & designs. Manage the interface between the end-user/community structures and Implementing Agent[s]. Manage people and budgets. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A (ELECTRICAL): INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING REF NO: T3/081 
SALARY : R997 272 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. Six years’ relevant post-qualification (after completing qualification) experience. Research and technical report writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Computer literate. Valid Drivers license. 
 
DUTIES : Provide electrical engineering inputs and guidance which include all aspects of innovative and complex engineering applications for the development of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems, norms, standards and signing off on electrical installations. Develop and maintain technical and functional norms and standards from an engineering perspective. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile electrical briefing documentation and specifications. Provide inputs to the determination of the Construction Procurement Strategy, the User Asset Management Plan and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Investigate electrical engineering installations and oversee commissioning of electrical engineering installations. Manage people. Undertake research. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A (CIVIL): PROJECTS MAINTENANCE REF NO: T3/082 
SALARY : R728 829 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Engineering. Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. [Civil/structural engineer or Electrical or Mechanical Engineer]. Three years’ relevant post-qualification (after completing qualification) experience. Computer literate. Decision making-, analytical-, planning-, and problem solving skills. Valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Assist to manage the delivery of the infrastructure built environment programmes and projects in line with the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System [IDMS]. Prepare the construction procurement strategy and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Prepare and/or approve Packages/Individual Project Briefs. Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and Contractors. Contribute to the review and acceptance of the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan. Monitor the implementation of Programmes/Projects. Approve Project Stage reports & designs. Manage the interface between the end-user/community structures and Implementing Agent[s]. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520 
 
 
 
 
 
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER GRADE A: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING REF NO: T3/083 
SALARY : R591 705 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. 
CENTRE Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS Degree in Town and Regional Planning. Registered as a Professional Town and Regional Planner with SACPLAN. Three years’ relevant post-qualification (after completing qualification) experience. Computer literacy. Valid Drivers’ Licence. 
 
DUTIES : Assist to manage town planning as part of infrastructure planning. Undertake town planning analyses to develop and maintain a physical resources planning framework. Undertake spatial modelling for infrastructure planning. Review utilisation of facilities from a town planning perspective, undertake cost benefit analysis and make inputs to the preparation of the User Asset Management Plan. Undertake research. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520 
 
 
 
 
 
WORKS INSPECTOR: WORKS INSPECTIONS REF NO: T3/084 
SALARY : R211 713 per annum 
CENTRE Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Building or Mechanical or Electrical or N3 with passed Trade Test or National Diploma in Engineering. One Years’ relevant post-qualification (after completing qualification) experience. Computer literate. Valid driver's license. 
 
 
DUTIES : Implement inspections on infrastructure projects and implement condition assessments. Prepare specifications for work. Develop bill of quantities. Develop proposals on associated costs. Implement inspections on all building projects. Implement condition assessments. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520