NOTE : A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing, inter alia, a complete chronological record of training, experience, competencies and previous employment record as well as the names and telephone numbers of three persons willing to act as referees can be uploaded on the system as part of the registration/application process. Copies of qualifications (degrees, diplomas, certificates etc.), valid driver’s licence (if applicable) and ID document can be uploaded on the system as part of the registration/application process. Short listed candidates invited for interviews must provide the interview committee with originally certified copies of the abovementioned documents. Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to the on-line application. Non-RSA citizens/Permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy of his/her Permanent Resident Permit with his/her on-line application. Only on-line applications will be considered. Applicants with disabilities, that are short-listed, are requested to provide information on how the selection process can be adapted to suit their needs for purposes of reasonable accommodation. Kindly indicate disability status to facilitate the process. Communication will be limited to those applicants who have been short-listed. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they should accept that their application(s) was/were unsuccessful. It is expected of short-listed candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the WCED. Candidates will be required to complete a work assignment. The WCED reserves the right not to make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. 
 

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (REF NO: PS 78) 
SALARY : R1 189 338 (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 recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level. A post graduate qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration. A valid code EB driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Render people planning and empowerment services: Participation, interpretation and implementation of National specific human resource policies, Develop and interpret the implementation of departmental specific human resource policy as well as input to provincial policy, Develop and maintain human resource information and knowledge management system, Provide human resource research and product development, Develop and maintain human resource plan (including EE), Coordinate organisational development interventions, job evaluation and change management, Monitor, evaluate and report on HR matters, Manage employee Health and Wellness and HR special programmes (Human Rights, SDIP, HIV/Aids, Youth, Gender equity, Disability, EE, EAP, OHSA), Management of performance management systems (PS & Educators). Recruit people and administer the organisational establishment: Administration of recruitment, selection and placement, Render a PERSAL control service, Maintain staff establishments. Render people service benefits and registry service: Implementation and maintenance of systems, procedures and processes to administer people management functions, Administration of service conditions, Render an exit management service, Render personnel registry service, Provide human resource information (inclusive of statutory reporting), Provide inputs in National Committees / Sub Committee to ensure effective and efficient human resource administration. Promote sound employee relations: Manage interaction with organised labour, Ensure behaviour normalisation, Deal with labour disputes, Implement strategies to prevent labour unrest, Manage training w.r.t labour relations issues. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Ely Tel No: (021) 467-2537 
 
NOTE : This is a Senior Management Service (SMS) position. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be exposed to a technical exercise and competency based interview that intends to test relevant elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise candidates will undertake a competency based assessment (CBA) before final decisions are made in respect of the filling of posts. This CBA will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) SMS competency assessment tools. The appointment will be subject to a security clearance and the signing of an annual performance agreement. Furthermore, the appointment is subject to personnel suitability checks that include qualifications, previous employment, criminal records and credit verification as well as reference checking, as directed by the DPSA. We offer an attractive all-inclusive remuneration package that consists of a basic salary and a flexible portion. Members of the SMS are required to disclose their financial interests. 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: EXAMINATION AND PRINTING ADMINISTRATION (REF NO: PS 79) 
SALARY : R1 005 063 (Level 13). 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 recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Middle/ senior management Experience in an educational environment which include relevant experience in the conduct and administration of examinations. Knowledge and application of provincial and national examinations and assessment policies applicable to the schooling sector. A valid code EB driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Effective planning and management of all examinations and assessments in the Western Cape, Ability to enhance the credibility in the administration of examination processes for all examinations, Ensure all accredited examinations centres and their candidates are registered correctly for all examination and assessments, Manage an effective reprographic services component within the WCED, Ensure efficient service delivery to clients, Run an effective certification unit and client services, Ensure accurate processing of examinations results and certification of candidates, Ensure faultless printing, packing and distribution of question papers to examination centres, Effective management of script control unit and 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, 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 correct resulting and certification of candidates for all examinations, Effective management of payment to markers, invigilators and students, Ensure sound tender administration in collaboration with Supply Chain Management, Work in close collaboration with the Directorate: Assessment Management 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 deal with external service providers. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Singh Tel No: (021) 467-2541 
 
NOTE : This is a Senior Management Service (SMS) position. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be exposed to a technical exercise and competency based interview that intends to test relevant elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise candidates will undertake a competency based assessment (CBA) before final decisions are made in respect of the filling of posts. This CBA will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) SMS competency assessment tools. The appointment will be subject to a security clearance and the signing of an annual performance agreement. Furthermore, the appointment is subject to personnel suitability checks that include qualifications, previous employment, criminal records and credit verification as well as reference checking, as directed by the DPSA. We offer an attractive all-inclusive remuneration package that consists of a basic salary and a flexible portion. Members of the SMS are required to disclose their financial interests.