WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT EDUCATION (WCED)

 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT REF NO: 87 
Directorate: Curriculum and Assessment Management 
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum (Level 15). 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 : Head Office, Cape Town. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA; 8 years of experience at senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Valid Driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of effective and efficient assessment and examinations as well as curriculum management and development. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Assessment: Develop provincial assessment systems and see to application of national assessment systems. Build skills and capacity in respect of the application of assessment systems. Review assessment systems based on feedback and feed into provincial intervention programmes and national review processes. Examinations: Plan the system of examinations for all phases of curriculum delivery. Administer examination and certification processes. GET Curriculum Development Coordinate curriculum research and development within learning areas. Coordinate curriculum development initiatives within the learning area context according to provincial needs in ECD, GET and ABET. Contribute to national curriculum policy development with respect to learning areas. Monitor, support and evaluate all provincial interventions within the learning area context. Develop policy documents, guidelines and training materials in support of learning areas. FET Curriculum Development Coordinate curriculum research and development within subjects. Coordinate curriculum development initiatives within the subject context according to provincial needs in FET. Contribute to national curriculum policy development with respect to subjects. Monitor, support and evaluate all provincial interventions within the subject context. Develop policy documents, guidelines and training materials in support of subjects. e-Learning Plan the roll out of e-learning initiatives. Ongoing professional Development of all Teachers 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr BK Schreuder Tel No: (021) 467 2519 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT REF NO: 85 
Directorate: Examination and Assessment Management 
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14). 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 : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA; 5 years of experience at senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and maintain provincial examination and assessment systems that are aligned to all national and provincial policies. Develop electronic examination and assessment systems in line with current policies to effectively meet the demands of 21st century education. Ensure timeous appointment and training of moderation and marking officials for the various internal and external examinations and assessments. Ensure the training of school principals and invigilators in the management of the examinations. Ensure the Management of examination and assessment concessions, appeals, and accommodations for all grades via the CEMIS system. Provide guidance and support to schools to ensure the credibility of school-based assessment. Ensure the development of teachers in the different types of assessment. Ensure support to districts and schools in the identification and management of examination and assessment irregularities. Ensure that decentralization of selected examination functions to districts. Devise strategies to provide support and incentivize schools to improve examination and assessment results. Manage the planning and administration of examinations and certification throughout the education system. Ensure the management and administration of all external examinations, the resulting and certification thereof. Provide a provincial printing services and ensure timeous examination printing, sealing and distribution of examination material. Ensure that the machinery and equipment are serviced, upgraded and are of the highest standard. Coordinate and manage the marking examination answer scripts through the identification of marking centres and the appointment of personnel to perform the functions. Provide client support services and ensure accurate registration of candidates and registration and audit of examination centres in line with Umalusi requirements. Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of examination and assessment information systems. Manage the development, implementation and review of policies to govern the implementation and use of examination and assessment information systems. Manage and monitor the development of new IT systems and the optimal implementation of existing systems in the Chief Directorate, in collaboration with Ce-I and SITA. Oversee the provision of user management services. Drive training, capacity-building and knowledge sharing practices across the Directorates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr P Beets Tel No: (021) 467 2346 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CAPE TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTION (CTLI) REF NO: 84 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) 
CENTRE : Kuils River 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Valid driver’s licence. Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in an education environment. Advanced knowledge of the South African Schools Act. Knowledge of all legislation and policies as related to the Key Performance Areas applicable to teacher education and development. Proven excellence in leadership and management of teacher education and development programmes. 
 
DUTIES : Design learning and development programmes. Provide curriculum and research development services - Consult research to guide develop and roll-out of blended programmes (e-learning, e-teaching and face-to-face). Develop learning and development programmes - Support the WCED overall vision, including e-vision through needs responsive teacher professional development initiatives and programmes. Advocate and support the preparation of teachers to embrace the WCED e-vision strategy in collaboration with relevant units and partners. Coordinate differentiated professional development programmes that will address the need of teachers at different levels of ICT integration part of their pedagogy in all schools. Implement systems to identify and meet training and development needs and impact of interventions - Reflect, monitor and evaluate provincial strategies and related TPD data. Using the formal and informal analysis of the curriculum outcomes to identify the specific needs for curriculum professional development involving all phases including ECD/GET/FET. Assess training and development programmes. Liaise with HEIs regarding development programmes - Collaborate regarding suitable teacher development programmes empowering new and practicing teachers. Market the CTLI. Deliver learning and development programmes. Facilitate and coordinate functional training interventions. Facilitate and coordinate school management training - Support and contribute to the School management and leadership programmes. Facilitate and coordinate induction and orientation programmes for Teachers - Facilitate and expand on the mentorship and induction practices at school level. Facilitate and coordinate functional training interventions. Facilitate and coordinate the school business management training programme. Liaise and coordinate the pre-service training programme. Provide curriculum research development services. Manage awards and excellence programmes. Provide an education library and information service. Coordinate enhancement services to libraries. Coordinate the technical support for virtual learning and physical library services. Manage and coordinate the logistics administrative support and library server support of library services. Manage the improvement of teacher qualifications and competencies. Facilitate formal continuous Professional Teacher Development towards qualification and school-based improvement. Custodian for the Teacher Development Strategy. Implementation of future focused policy considerations. Observe and be sensitive for the processing of teachers continued needs in the classroom. Secure the infusion of ICT in the presentation of all programmes to serve as norm for teachers to implement in their classrooms and the pedagogy of subjects. Identify and coordinate professional development programmes for different group of teachers on the development spectrum. Manage the implementation and maintenance of the Continuous Professional Teacher Development System. Observe and monitor the impact of practical teaching on the preparedness of new teachers during their final year of initial teaching. Manage the NTA and other teaching awards systems. Coordinate PTEDC activities in the province. Render support services. Render financial services. Render facility management services - secure a well – functioning support and corporate services for the institute to ensure all the functional operation of facilities, venues and hostels against a high standard of effectiveness and tasteful neatness. Render course administration. Render general support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Mahomed Tel No: (021) 467 2368

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DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 86 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management/Administration, Business Management, Human Resource Management/Development or Industrial Psychology; 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Valid driver’s license. Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in a people management environment. Proven excellence in strategic people (HR) framework development and Implementation. 
 
DUTIES : People Policies, Systems and People Planning. Manage the development, implementation and reporting of relevant people policies, strategies and guidelines. Manage the development, maintenance and reporting on relevant people information. Oversee the development of a Human Resource Plan (inclusive of Employment Equity and Disability). Oversee the development, maintenance and reporting on a people operational management system. Provide human resource research and product development. Co-ordinate collate and quality assure HR information in the Annual Report. Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on HR matters. Post provisioning and organization development alignment. Oversee post provisioning planning for the educator and public service sectors by analysing trends, preparing best scenarios and monitoring implementation. Coordinate organisational development interventions, job evaluation and change management. Consultation support on the post provisioning and organization development processes. Ensure sound establishment monitoring mechanisms with relevant reporting and efficiency identifications. People Empowerment. Manage an Employee Health and Wellness Programme (HIV/Aids, EAP). Manage Human Resource Development and Empowerment services: Co-ordination and reporting on the Work skills Plan Bursary Management. Internship provision and management. Management and Leadership Development. Performance Management and Advisory Services. Facilitate quality alignment and moderation of all performance management instruments for the public service and educator sectors. Ensure accountability alignment in terms of the performance management instruments. Manage, guide, implement and report on a Performance Incapacity process. Performance and Ethics Administration. Manage the Ethics framework, inclusive of SMS Financial Disclosures and Remunerative Work Outside the Public Service (RWOPS) Develop, implement and maintain individual performance management systems in accordance with national and provincial guidelines for both the educator and public service sectors. Management of pay and grade progression processes. Probation management for the educator and public service sectors. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cronje Tel No: (021) 467 2080 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: EXAMINATION AND PRINTING ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 88 
Directorate: Examination and Printing Administration 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13). An all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund and a 13th cheque. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; 5 years’ experience as a school principal/Deputy Director or Chief Education Specialist; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); valid driver’s license Additional requirements: Middle/senior management experience in an educational environment which includes relevant experience in the conduct and administration of examinations at school, district, provincial or national levels. Knowledge and application of provincial and national examinations and assessment policies applicable to the schooling sector. 
 
DUTIES : Effective planning and management of all examinations and assessments in the Western Cape. Ability to enhance the security in the administration of examination processes. Ensure all accredited examinations centres and their candidates are registered correctly for all examination and assessments. Ensure efficient service delivery to clients and manage client services via districts. Ensure accurate processing of examinations results and certification of candidates. Ensure error free printing, packing and distribution of question papers to examination centres. Effective management of script control and the timeous collection of answers scripts from schools. Identify schools as marking centres and ensure smooth set-up of marking centres for all examinations. Manage Examination System administration functions and utilisation of SITA IT consultants. Knowledge of examination systems and processes and the ability to upgrade IT systems and processes to streamline examination processes. Provide correct data/statistics to MEC, HOD, EXCO, TOPCO, Districts and other stakeholders as and when required. Contribute to the development and enhancement of national and provincial computer programmes. Ensure sound tender administration in collaboration with Supply Chain Management. Work in close collaboration with the Directorate: Assessment Management and Curriculum to ensure efficient management of examinations and assessment in the Province. Ensure availability after hours to attend to management issues especially during peak examination periods. Ability to communicate and enter into contractual agreements with external service providers. Ability to think and operate both strategically and operationally. Competence and ability to be responsible and take accountability for decisions taken. Ability to identify risk and address them appropriately. Ability to manage a large budget, plan and execute deliverables timeously. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Singh Tel No: 021-467 2541