WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT EDUCATION (WCED) VACANCIES

​

​NOTE : The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae, applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 58 
Branch: Corporate Services 
Chief Directorate: Financial Management 
SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum. An all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary, and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structure according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Financial or Business Management/Administration. At least 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) (submitted prior to appointment), Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and public policy development processes advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration advanced knowledge of public finance, people management advanced knowledge of public communication, public education, public participation and public discourse management processes knowledge of public management theory and practice knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. Skills: Strong conceptual and formulation skills strong leadership skills in complex situations team building and strong interpersonal skills excellent verbal and written communication skills outstanding planning, organising and people management skills computer literacy. Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretative and conceptualisation/ formulation ability the ability to render advice and guidance in an objective and dedicated manner the ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances the ability to persuade and influence the ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of effective, efficient management accounting and management services. This includes the following functions: Manage the financial strategic planning process in respect of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Analyse, monitor and project income and expenditure and identify anomalies in order to promote effective spending. Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of effective and efficient financial accounting management services. This includes the following functions: Ensure smooth and successful operation on the Basic Accounting System (BAS). Promote sound financial accounting practices. Provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives (internal controls). Strategic management in terms of the chief directorate Human resource management in terms of the chief directorate Financial management in terms of the chief directorate 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. LJ Ely Tel No: (021) 467 2537