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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - CHIEF DIRECTOR: STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chief Director: Strategy and Governance
Chief Directorate: Strategy and Governances
Salary: R1 251 183 per annum, All-inclusive remuneration package (SL 14)
• Ref No: K32841 • Mmabatho
Requirements: • An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management/Administration/Business Management or equivalent qualification • 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in spheres of strategy and governance • Certificate in Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (SMS pre-entry programme) • A valid driver’s license.
Expert knowledge of: • The Public Sector and its regulatory and legislative framework, Public policy development, Monitoring and evaluation, Service delivery improvement practices, inter-sectoral and inter-governmental protocols and etiquette, departmental initiatives and programs.
Core management competencies: • Excellent and demonstrative management skills and a track record in the preparation, implementation and management of strategic, operational and financial plans and projects
• Ability to interact and liaise with a diverse audience range • Advanced skills in:- Change/diversity management, Research, Policy formulation, Conflict management • Exceptional planning skills with regard to:- Resource allocation, Projects, Statistical forecasting, Application of policies and procedures • Strategic capability and leadership skills • Client orientation and customer focus • Financial management • People management and empowerment • Communication • Willingness to work irregular hours and adhere to tight deadlines • Proven report-writing and presentation skills • Proven computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Key performance areas include, inter alia: • Manage legal services • Manage and facilitate the provision of information communication technology services • Manage the provision of communication and event management services • Manage and coordinate the implementation of strategic planning management services • Manage and monitor security management and auxiliary services • Chief Directorate administration, management and control.
Enquiries: Mr T Mudaly, tel. (018) 388-1080/1479.
Key performance areas include, inter alia: • Manage legal services • Manage and facilitate the provision of information communication technology services • Manage the provision of communication and event management services • Manage and coordinate the implementation of strategic planning management services • Manage and monitor security management and auxiliary services • Chief Directorate administration, management and control.
Enquiries: Mr T Mudaly, tel. (018) 388-1080/1479.
General Instructions
In terms of the Departmental Equity Plan, females and persons with disabilities will receive preference.
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote gender and disability in the Department through the filling of these post.
Candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote the aforementioned will receive preference. A clear indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. Correctly completed and signed applications must be submitted on the Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and be accompanied by certified copies of formal qualifications, ID and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (which must include a minimum of 3 referees).
Please note: It is a responsibility of a person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Applications with incorrect information and/or those received after the closing date indicated below will, as a rule, not be accepted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. You may, however, contact the relevant enquiries person to confirm if your application has been received. If you do not receive any response from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments to the advertised post.
Applications should be forwarded to the The Superintendent-General, Department of Education, Private Bag X2044, Mmabatho, 2735, for attention: Sub-Directorate: HRM – Recruitment Section, Auxiliary Services Building (Alternatively Submitted At The Main Gate - Old Mmabatho High Hostels), Chief Albert Luthuli Drive. Contact Numbers for further assistance: tel. (018) 388 4011/4016/2088/2165
Closing date: 21st May 2021
(Posted applications must have reached the Department by 16:30 on this date, otherwise they will not be considered).