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SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATORS (SACE) – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATORS (SACE)
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is a Professional Council for Educators that aims to enhance the status of the teaching profession through appropriate Registration management and Teacher Professionalisation, Professional Development and inculcation of a Code of Ethics for all educators. SACE is looking for committed, passionate and talented individuals to enhance its dynamic team and as such, we are inviting applications for the following vacant position.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER X1
Period: (5 Year Contract)
Salary: Negotiable
Requirements:
The suitable candidate must be in possession of an appropriate Post Graduate bachelor’s degree in education (NQF Level 8 or higher). Knowledge of the education sector is a pre-requisite and must have at least 10 years’ experience at management level.
The CEO is the accounting officer and will be responsible for promoting the Vision and Mission of SACE as outlined in the SACE Act (Act 31 of 2000) and reporting to the SACE Council. The incumbent’s duties will be to promote and strengthen the teaching profession by overseeing the administrative processes related to the registration of teachers, setting and maintenance of ethical and professional standards for teachers, systems of continued professional development and professionalisation of teachers.
Further responsibilities will include:
• Provision of an efficient administration.
• Overall leadership, organization, control, management, and discipline of staff.
• Implementation of decisions of council.
• Overall financial management.
• Facilitation of research and evaluation.
• Promoting SACE within the teaching profession and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the SACE website.
• Advice the Ministries of Basic Education, Higher Education and Training and regularly report to Parliament.
• Promote the independence and autonomy of SACE
The following skills will be required:
Corporate governance and management, policy and report writing, strategic planning, financial and budgeting, innovation, communication, labour relations, conflict resolution and public speaking.
Requirements:
The suitable candidate must be in possession of an appropriate Post Graduate bachelor’s degree in education (NQF Level 8 or higher). Knowledge of the education sector is a pre-requisite and must have at least 10 years’ experience at management level.
The CEO is the accounting officer and will be responsible for promoting the Vision and Mission of SACE as outlined in the SACE Act (Act 31 of 2000) and reporting to the SACE Council. The incumbent’s duties will be to promote and strengthen the teaching profession by overseeing the administrative processes related to the registration of teachers, setting and maintenance of ethical and professional standards for teachers, systems of continued professional development and professionalisation of teachers.
Further responsibilities will include:
• Provision of an efficient administration.
• Overall leadership, organization, control, management, and discipline of staff.
• Implementation of decisions of council.
• Overall financial management.
• Facilitation of research and evaluation.
• Promoting SACE within the teaching profession and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the SACE website.
• Advice the Ministries of Basic Education, Higher Education and Training and regularly report to Parliament.
• Promote the independence and autonomy of SACE
The following skills will be required:
Corporate governance and management, policy and report writing, strategic planning, financial and budgeting, innovation, communication, labour relations, conflict resolution and public speaking.
Note that shortlisted candidates will be expected to deliver a presentation during the interview and undergo an independent competency evaluation.
Post advertised herein, is declared to be Employment Equity Posts and all designated people are encouraged to apply. SACE Employment Equity Policy will apply
Send your application letter accompanied by a comprehensive CV with traceable references, certified copies of ID, qualifications, and Drivers Licence, to the Human Resource Unit: Private Bag X127, CENTURION, 0046 or hand deliver to: the Human Resource Unit, SACE Building, 240 Lenchen Avenue (corner Jean Avenue) CENTURION.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants.
Closing date for applications is the 29 July 2022.
Direct your Queries to Mary Chauke: 012 663 0429.
NB. NO FAXED or E - MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND NO Z83 FORM.