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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT EDUCATION (WCED) VACANCIES
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT EDUCATION (WCED)
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/, via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.
CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023
NOTE : 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.
NOTE : 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.
OTHER POSTS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT SERVICES REF NO: 214
Directorate: Strategic People Management
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : 3-Year National Diploma in (NQF 6) or degree in Human Resource Management/ Information Science/Public Management/Administration. 3-Years relevant experience. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Knowledge of people empowerment related process. Knowledge of people empowerment related systems. Knowledge of related prescripts. Ensure compliance with educator/public servant prescripts. Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995. Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998. Public Service Act, 1994. South African Schools Act 84 of 1996. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997. Knowledge of other related legislation Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting Finance and Audit, Legal Administration Other, Managerial skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills (written and verbal), Analytical skills, Problem solving Decision. Making, Facilitation and Presentation skills, Conflict resolution, Organizing.
DUTIES : Plan, organise, control and manage the development of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). Plan, organise, control, implement and coordinate. HRD functions (Bursaries, Inductions, and Internships). Plan, organise, control, implement and coordinate all Leadership and Development Interventions. Manage and coordinate all people empowerment related programmes for the department. Manage the human resources of the component to achieve the predetermined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations. Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cronje: Tel No: (021) 467 2080
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AND ETHICS ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 226
Directorate: Strategic People Management
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structed in accordance with the rules for MMS
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : 3-Year National Diploma in (NQF 6) or degree in Human Resource Management/ Information Science/Public Management/Administration. 3 -Years relevant experience. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Knowledge of people management and ethics administration related process. Knowledge of people management and ethics administration related systems. Knowledge of related prescripts. Knowledge of performance management systems. Ensure compliance with educator/public servant prescripts. Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995. Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998. Public Service Act, 1994. South African Schools Act 84 of 1996. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997. Knowledge of other related legislation Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting Finance and Audit, Legal Administration Managerial skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills (written and verbal), Analytical skills, Problem solving, Decision Making, Facilitation and Presentation skills, Conflict resolution, Organizing.
DUTIES : Plan, organise, control and manage the development, monitoring, moderation and evaluation of public service employees (SL 1-12) performance management systems. Manage the compilation process of performance agreements (PAs) (Public Service Act). Oversee probation processes (SL 1-12 and educators) and administer grade/pay progressions (educators and public service employees). Manage compliance with the administration and reporting on the Ethics Framework (E-Disclosures, Remunerative Work Outside of Public Service (RWOPS). Oversee the performance management systems (PERMIS). Manage the HR of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations. Plan the component’s budget and manage expenditure, through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve component objectives effectively and efficiently.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cronje Tel No: (021) 467 2080
CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR REF NO: 235
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Management
SALARY : R527 298 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Building or Mechanical or Electrical or N3 with passed Trade Test or National Diploma in Engineering. 6 Years’ experience post qualification experience. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence Computer literate. Additional Requirements: An approximately 6 (six) month orientation period shall precede Works Inspectors relocating to their respective Education District Office (EDO). For the orientation period Works Inspectors shall be based at the WCED Head Office (Cpt CBD). Six years post qualification and relevant experience working on a construction site for a major Contractor, Government Dept or Municipality and dealing with Programme, Quality, Budget and Time Management would be preferential. Experience in managing stakeholders on various levels from inception through to completion of projects. Experience and understanding of budgets from an infrastructure perspective and in the public service domain. Skills: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and experience to support this. Must have strong report writing skills. Must be comfortable operating independently and in a team environment.
DUTIES : Manage District inputs for infrastructure planning. Manage implementation of all building projects in Districts. Undertaking and compiling Condition Assessments of school facilities including NEIMS (National Education Infrastructure Management System) assessments. Manage School Maintenance and disaster management plans. Manage people and finances.
ENQUIRIES : Mr GP Nieuwoudt Tel No: (021) 467 2052
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: LEASES REF NO: 211
Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience, Diploma in Real Estate or related Property Management fields. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Computer literate. Three years relevant experience. Knowledge: South African Schools Act of 1996. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2000. PFMA/Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/ Instructions/Circulars. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001. Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. Skills: Understand how to apply the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System. Understand the Education service delivery platform, -indicators & service plan and how that links with infrastructure Understand how to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy. Understand legal contract imperatives related to negotiations and signing of lease contracts Understand how to interpret functional and technical norms/standards in terms of leases and drafting of technical scope for leases. Understand how to prepare reports, submissions and presentations. Understand the roles and legal obligations of role-players at all three spheres of Government and Public Entities.
DUTIES : Implement land affairs matters and update Immovable Asset Register: Make inputs to the acquisitions and disposals of immovable assets [land and buildings] for facilities in close consultation with Public Works. Implement actions to keep sites clean and prevent any illegal occupation of sites. Accommodation, Municipal Accounts and Expenditure: Assist to interpret lease needs and identify suitable buildings for leases. Interact with Districts and Schools on proposed buildings for leases. Administer Section 14 lease contracts. Administer lease payments. Implement inspections to verify the state of maintenance implemented at leased properties. Validate municipal accounts. Administer the payment of municipal accounts through the finance section. Identify excessive use of water or electricity. Utilities: Collect and validate information for progress reports on the use of facilities. Make recommendations and/or propose interventions to improve the use of utilities by facilities. People management: Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Coetzee Tel No: (021) 467 9261
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEARNING TEACHING SUPPORT MATERIAL (LTSM) REF NO: 208
Directorate: Institutional Resource Support (In Lib Serv)
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised 3-year qualification (Degree or National Diploma); a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a supply chain management environment; a valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook (or similar email tool); Good verbal and written communication skills; organisational and planning skills; report writing, problem solving and numeracy skills; strategic planning; presentation skills.
DUTIES : Assist with development of Learner Teacher Support Material (LTSM) policies and procedures. Assist with developing operational and process plans relating to LTSM. Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with legislated Department of Basic Education (DBE), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and LOGIS regulations, processes and documents. Implement, monitor and evaluate work processes and registers of teams. Provide development, guidance and training in LOGIS processes. Vice-Chairperson of LTSM Quotation Committee. Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy for LTSM goods and services. Determine specifications for sourcing of LTSM goods and services. Facilitate the contracting of the sourcing strategy for LTSM goods and services. Facilitate and report on the procurement and delivery of LTSM to schools and Directorates. Monitor commitments and budgets of LTSM. Authorising payments and orders. Reporting of SCM processes, LTSM activities and budgets. Respond to audit enquiries. Provide inputs for AFS. Supervision of officials.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Swart Tel No: (021) 467 2025
OTHER POSTS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT SERVICES REF NO: 214
Directorate: Strategic People Management
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : 3-Year National Diploma in (NQF 6) or degree in Human Resource Management/ Information Science/Public Management/Administration. 3-Years relevant experience. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Knowledge of people empowerment related process. Knowledge of people empowerment related systems. Knowledge of related prescripts. Ensure compliance with educator/public servant prescripts. Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995. Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998. Public Service Act, 1994. South African Schools Act 84 of 1996. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997. Knowledge of other related legislation Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting Finance and Audit, Legal Administration Other, Managerial skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills (written and verbal), Analytical skills, Problem solving Decision. Making, Facilitation and Presentation skills, Conflict resolution, Organizing.
DUTIES : Plan, organise, control and manage the development of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). Plan, organise, control, implement and coordinate. HRD functions (Bursaries, Inductions, and Internships). Plan, organise, control, implement and coordinate all Leadership and Development Interventions. Manage and coordinate all people empowerment related programmes for the department. Manage the human resources of the component to achieve the predetermined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations. Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cronje: Tel No: (021) 467 2080
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AND ETHICS ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 226
Directorate: Strategic People Management
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structed in accordance with the rules for MMS
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : 3-Year National Diploma in (NQF 6) or degree in Human Resource Management/ Information Science/Public Management/Administration. 3 -Years relevant experience. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Knowledge of people management and ethics administration related process. Knowledge of people management and ethics administration related systems. Knowledge of related prescripts. Knowledge of performance management systems. Ensure compliance with educator/public servant prescripts. Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995. Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998. Public Service Act, 1994. South African Schools Act 84 of 1996. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997. Knowledge of other related legislation Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting Finance and Audit, Legal Administration Managerial skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills (written and verbal), Analytical skills, Problem solving, Decision Making, Facilitation and Presentation skills, Conflict resolution, Organizing.
DUTIES : Plan, organise, control and manage the development, monitoring, moderation and evaluation of public service employees (SL 1-12) performance management systems. Manage the compilation process of performance agreements (PAs) (Public Service Act). Oversee probation processes (SL 1-12 and educators) and administer grade/pay progressions (educators and public service employees). Manage compliance with the administration and reporting on the Ethics Framework (E-Disclosures, Remunerative Work Outside of Public Service (RWOPS). Oversee the performance management systems (PERMIS). Manage the HR of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations. Plan the component’s budget and manage expenditure, through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve component objectives effectively and efficiently.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cronje Tel No: (021) 467 2080
CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR REF NO: 235
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Management
SALARY : R527 298 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Building or Mechanical or Electrical or N3 with passed Trade Test or National Diploma in Engineering. 6 Years’ experience post qualification experience. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence Computer literate. Additional Requirements: An approximately 6 (six) month orientation period shall precede Works Inspectors relocating to their respective Education District Office (EDO). For the orientation period Works Inspectors shall be based at the WCED Head Office (Cpt CBD). Six years post qualification and relevant experience working on a construction site for a major Contractor, Government Dept or Municipality and dealing with Programme, Quality, Budget and Time Management would be preferential. Experience in managing stakeholders on various levels from inception through to completion of projects. Experience and understanding of budgets from an infrastructure perspective and in the public service domain. Skills: Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and experience to support this. Must have strong report writing skills. Must be comfortable operating independently and in a team environment.
DUTIES : Manage District inputs for infrastructure planning. Manage implementation of all building projects in Districts. Undertaking and compiling Condition Assessments of school facilities including NEIMS (National Education Infrastructure Management System) assessments. Manage School Maintenance and disaster management plans. Manage people and finances.
ENQUIRIES : Mr GP Nieuwoudt Tel No: (021) 467 2052
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: LEASES REF NO: 211
Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience, Diploma in Real Estate or related Property Management fields. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Computer literate. Three years relevant experience. Knowledge: South African Schools Act of 1996. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2000. PFMA/Treasury Regulations/Practice Notes/ Instructions/Circulars. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001. Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. Skills: Understand how to apply the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System. Understand the Education service delivery platform, -indicators & service plan and how that links with infrastructure Understand how to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy. Understand legal contract imperatives related to negotiations and signing of lease contracts Understand how to interpret functional and technical norms/standards in terms of leases and drafting of technical scope for leases. Understand how to prepare reports, submissions and presentations. Understand the roles and legal obligations of role-players at all three spheres of Government and Public Entities.
DUTIES : Implement land affairs matters and update Immovable Asset Register: Make inputs to the acquisitions and disposals of immovable assets [land and buildings] for facilities in close consultation with Public Works. Implement actions to keep sites clean and prevent any illegal occupation of sites. Accommodation, Municipal Accounts and Expenditure: Assist to interpret lease needs and identify suitable buildings for leases. Interact with Districts and Schools on proposed buildings for leases. Administer Section 14 lease contracts. Administer lease payments. Implement inspections to verify the state of maintenance implemented at leased properties. Validate municipal accounts. Administer the payment of municipal accounts through the finance section. Identify excessive use of water or electricity. Utilities: Collect and validate information for progress reports on the use of facilities. Make recommendations and/or propose interventions to improve the use of utilities by facilities. People management: Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Coetzee Tel No: (021) 467 9261
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEARNING TEACHING SUPPORT MATERIAL (LTSM) REF NO: 208
Directorate: Institutional Resource Support (In Lib Serv)
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised 3-year qualification (Degree or National Diploma); a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a supply chain management environment; a valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook (or similar email tool); Good verbal and written communication skills; organisational and planning skills; report writing, problem solving and numeracy skills; strategic planning; presentation skills.
DUTIES : Assist with development of Learner Teacher Support Material (LTSM) policies and procedures. Assist with developing operational and process plans relating to LTSM. Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with legislated Department of Basic Education (DBE), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and LOGIS regulations, processes and documents. Implement, monitor and evaluate work processes and registers of teams. Provide development, guidance and training in LOGIS processes. Vice-Chairperson of LTSM Quotation Committee. Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy for LTSM goods and services. Determine specifications for sourcing of LTSM goods and services. Facilitate the contracting of the sourcing strategy for LTSM goods and services. Facilitate and report on the procurement and delivery of LTSM to schools and Directorates. Monitor commitments and budgets of LTSM. Authorising payments and orders. Reporting of SCM processes, LTSM activities and budgets. Respond to audit enquiries. Provide inputs for AFS. Supervision of officials.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Swart Tel No: (021) 467 2025
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROJECT INCUBATOR REF NO: 213 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Business Strategy & Stakeholder Management
SALARY : R424 104 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6). At least 3 year’s relevant experience in project management. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Expert knowledge of strategic management processes; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs. Skills: Presentation skills; Policy formulation; Policy analysis; Communication (written and verbal); Organising; Dispute resolution/conflict management; Interpersonal relationships; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Administration skills; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Research. Networking and highly articulate. Time management.
DUTIES : Identification of Projects/programmes that drive strategic departmental goals. Assist with conducting feasibility studies for proposals/ideas emanating from EXCO. Identify transversal networks required. Provide input into the preparation of strategic plans and proposals for consideration by EXCO. Assist in Identifying, cultivating and soliciting support for incubation efforts. Provide input into concept documents/project plans including resources, budget and operations required. Assist with the preparation of Management Action Plan for all activities required. Prepare all necessary documentation i.e. submissions, case studies, budgets. Form part of the implementation team for project roll-out and compiling monitoring reports. Compile monitoring report on progress of implementation. Liaise and communicate to relevant stakeholders and agents of change. Assist with the Identification of cross-functional agents and develop working relationships with same. Facilitate the development of working relationships with transversal agents. Assist with the develop clear business as usual plan with specific timelines for project handover. Support project champions in BAU spaces. Assist with transfer of skills from incubation team to BAU unit.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Conrad Tel No: (021) 467 2053
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSURANCE REF NO: 210
Directorate: Internal Control
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant recognised 3-year post matric qualification (Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Auditing. Five years of relevant work experience in an accounting/internal control/auditing/procurement and governance environment. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Knowledge: Knowledge of Policy Development. Knowledge of Budgeting processes. Knowledge of financial norms and standards and the pre-scripts that governs it. Knowledge of financial systems. Knowledge of accounting and internal control management. Knowledge of risk management. Knowledge of Human Resource Management. Extensive knowledge of Compliance, Supply Chain Management and Financial management including the legislative framework that governs it on financial and non-financial issues. Skills: The ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and prescripts. Excellent presentation and report writing skills. Outstanding planning, organisational and people management skills. Computer literacy (including MS Word & MS Excel). Interpersonal relations; communication; formulation and evaluation skills, ability to handle conflict management; the ability to lead and direct teams, project management; research; problem solving and analytical thinking.
DUTIES : Render an Assurance Service: Monitoring of compliance with regulatory framework: Conduct regular reviews at Departmental Components/Districts in accordance with a pre-determined program to detect matters of non-compliance. Submit reports on the review finding to relevant managers, including the root causes for non-compliance. Monitor whether identified non-compliance is being addressed by the relevant components. Provide assistance with the development of corrective action plans for the relevant component, where necessary. Monitor implementation of corrective action plans. Co-ordinate financial/non-financial responses for the department in respect on external audits. Maintain financial information and knowledge management. Perform a post compliance function, particularly on financial documentation. Co-ordinate financial/non-financial responses for the department in respect on internal/ external audits including complete follow ups, liaise with management on audit matters. Maintain financial information and knowledge management by maintaining and updating a shared drive (on the network) of all issued departmental/financial instructions and standard operating procedures. Prepare presentations and present at senior management meetings relating to audit related matters. Ensure proper governance: Develop policies, procedures and processes pertaining to internal control. Identify, monitor, and render advice on departmental/financial instructions and standard operating procedures development within other components of the Department. Maintain a database of all issued departmental/financial instructions and standard operating procedures. Liaise with management and advise on policy and procedure trends. Perform managerial and supervisory tasks: The management of staff, including training and development, leave management, performance management, and attendance management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Salie Tel No: (021) 467 2680
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PEOPLE POLICY AND ANALYTICS REF NO: 228
Directorate: Strategic People Management
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : At least a recognised 3-year qualification (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management, Public Management or Industrial Psychology, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in a human resources or people management environment. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Language proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Knowledge: Policy development and implementation; Public Service Act, Regulations and Resolutions, Employment Equity Act, project administration and management, knowledge of the Employment of Educators Act and post structures in the education sector will be an advantage. Skills: Analytical thinking; problem-solving skills; decision making; facilitation and presentation skills; good written and communication skills; ability to interpret prescripts; knowledge of and experience in database management; ability to work under pressure; intermediate/advanced usage of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
DUTIES : Interpret, develop, monitor and maintain HR policy guidelines and circulars. Render an employment equity and transformation service, including secretariat services. ender support and advice on people management data, information, trend analysis and research reports. Administer standardized people management business intelligence systems.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Florence Tel No: (021) 467 2169
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT REF NO: 232
District Office: Metro Central Education District Office
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Maitland
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant three-year National Diploma/ Degree plus a minimum of at least 3 years relevant management experience. Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Management. Policy Development project co-ordination. National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to Supply Chain Management which include: SASA; PFMA; PPPFA (including regulations) BBBEE Accounting Officers System treasury instructions delegations of the Accounting Officer in terms of the PFMA; CPI; SARS; SMME legislation. Departmental policies and procedures. Development of operational plans. Financial systems: LOGIS, BAS, Hardcat, Sourcelink, LR and Public Service Legislation and procedures. Skills: Written and verbal communications. Motivational. Interpretation of prescriptions. Organizational. Planning. liaison. Financial management. Report writing. Data capturing. Analytical thinking. Computer literacy. Numerical skills.
DUTIES : Perform all the managerial tasks with regard to the component Finance & SCM at the district level. Manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the components under his/her command. Communicate on managerial level with regard to the functions of the component. Perform and manage staff who perform the following functions: procurement of furniture and equipment. Payment of leases. Administer Source link. Stocktake. Payment of advances. Payment of municipal accounts. Payment of S & T claims. Payment of all district own services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Robertson Tel No: (021) 514 6700 (Metro Central EDO)
E-LEARNING PROJECTS FACILITATOR REF NO: 224
District Office: Westcoast Education District Office
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Paarl
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree plus 3 years’ experience in project management in an ICT environment preferably within education. A valid (Code B or higher) drivers’ licence. Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant eLearning Provincial Policies, legislation and regulations (White Paper 7). Knowledge of Project Management within an ICT environment. Knowledge of Project Management within an education environment. Skills: Advanced computer literacy, negotiation, presentation, communication and report writing skills. Project and organisational planning. Ability to think analytically and systematically.
DUTIES : Assist in the process of confirming the list of priority schools for new and technology refresh. Conduct audits of technology at schools to inform decisions (collaborated with CeI for technical evaluation). Manage the retrieval and redistribution of technology. Coordinate and manage the implementation of all e-Learning projects deliverables such as project plans, site visits, installations. Ensure that schools with subject-specific needs (e.g. CAT / IT / EGD) are adequately ICT resourced in collaboration with other stakeholders (Head Office, District Subject Adviser and CeI) according to approved plans. Check and report on the schedule of needs and project plans for technology provisioning in priority schools/ district. Submit project plans for approval and signature of the Manager Curriculum Support (MCS) and Director Education District. Coordinate and project manage all technology provisioning at schools for e-Learning and e-Administration. Develop and implement plans, processes and systems to effectively implement e-Learning and technology provision projects and report on all projects. Liaise with head office (eLearning) with respect to provisioning of technology and relevant research and evaluation innovation projects. Implementation and support of new technology and refresh of technology at Public Ordinary and Special Schools. Ensure support and maintenance as per SLA from CeI, ICT helpdesk, outside service providers: e-Learning and e-Administration equipment including connectivity. Collaborate and liaise with the different units at head office and districts i.e. e-Learning HO, FET / GET Curriculum, IMG, ICT Committee and CeI with respect to relevant e-Learning projects. Ensure first line administrative technical support to schools and School Network Administrator (SNA) with respect to error detection including connectivity, software and hardware. Provide relevant information to inform the eLearning database. Develop, manage, and maintain an updated database / records of the implementation of e-Learning projects including financial aspects in line with project management principles. Update and maintain a project register. (E.g. WCED Projects, District Initiated and Donor funded). Report regularly to relevant stakeholders on e-Learning projects, technology provisioning, and connectivity.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Truter Tel No: (021) 860 1209 (West Coast EDO)