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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (WCED)
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (WCED)
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/, via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
CLOSING DATE : 17 September 2021
NOTE : The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. 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.
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSURANCE REF NO: 205
Directorate: Internal Control
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant recognised 3-year post matric qualification (Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Auditing. Three to five years of relevant work experience in an accounting/internal control/auditing and governance environment. Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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, internal control/supply chain management. Knowledge of risk management. Extensive knowledge of Compliance and Financial management including the legislative framework that governs it on financial and non-financial issues. Knowledge of Human Resource Management. 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 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. 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 and attendance management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Salie Tel No: 021-467 2680
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FRAUD AND LOSSES MANAGEMENT REF NO: 204
Directorate: Internal Control
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant recognised 3-year (NQF Level 6) post matric qualification (Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Auditing). Three to five years of relevant work experience in an accounting/internal control/auditing and governance environment. Valid Code B driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of Acts and regulations i.e. PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Public Service Act and Public service Regulation; Knowledge of risk management framework and techniques; Knowledge of internal controls and techniques; and Knowledge of human resource management. Skills: The ability to interpret and apply procedures, policies and prescripts; planning and organisational skills; formulation and evaluation skills; report writing skills; presentation skills; computer literacy (incl. MS Word/MS Excel/MS PowerPoint, etc.). Personal Attributes: Organisational skills; interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict management; good work ethic; ability to persuade and influence; problem solving; analytical thinking; the ability to supervise and work in a team; the ability to lead and direct teams.
DUTIES : Provide Fraud and Losses Management Services - provide support with the management of fraud and prevention in the Department by: Ensuring an effective system is in place to manage and consolidate recommendations/allegations/complaints received from institutions for example: Provincial Forensic Services. Public Service Commission and Department Officials; Maintaining adequate record of all recommendations/allegations/complaints received for implementation or further handling. Liaising regularly, where applicable, with the external assurance providers. Liaising regularly with management and monitor implementation of recommendations. Assessing management feedback and conclude on recommendations. Reporting monthly/quarterly on caseload. Supervising staff responsible to monitor and follow-up on the implementation of action plans. Attending meetings with senior management and where applicable prepare presentations. Maintaining adequate record and safeguard work and Coordinating the fraud awareness training as required for departmental officials. Ensure Proper Governance and Ethics: Develop procedures and processes pertaining to internal control. Liaise with management and advise on policy and procedure trends and updates. Coordinate the bi-annual submission of gifts by department officials and report accordingly in terms of compliance. Perform Managerial and Supervisory Tasks: The management of staff, including training and development, leave management, performance and attendance management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Salie Tel No: 021- 467 2680
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSURANCE REF NO: 205
Directorate: Internal Control
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant recognised 3-year post matric qualification (Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/ Auditing. Three to five years of relevant work experience in an accounting/internal control/auditing and governance environment. Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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, internal control/supply chain management. Knowledge of risk management. Extensive knowledge of Compliance and Financial management including the legislative framework that governs it on financial and non-financial issues. Knowledge of Human Resource Management. 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 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. 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 and attendance management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Salie Tel No: 021-467 2680
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FRAUD AND LOSSES MANAGEMENT REF NO: 204
Directorate: Internal Control
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant recognised 3-year (NQF Level 6) post matric qualification (Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Auditing). Three to five years of relevant work experience in an accounting/internal control/auditing and governance environment. Valid Code B driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of Acts and regulations i.e. PFMA; Treasury Regulations; Public Service Act and Public service Regulation; Knowledge of risk management framework and techniques; Knowledge of internal controls and techniques; and Knowledge of human resource management. Skills: The ability to interpret and apply procedures, policies and prescripts; planning and organisational skills; formulation and evaluation skills; report writing skills; presentation skills; computer literacy (incl. MS Word/MS Excel/MS PowerPoint, etc.). Personal Attributes: Organisational skills; interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict management; good work ethic; ability to persuade and influence; problem solving; analytical thinking; the ability to supervise and work in a team; the ability to lead and direct teams.
DUTIES : Provide Fraud and Losses Management Services - provide support with the management of fraud and prevention in the Department by: Ensuring an effective system is in place to manage and consolidate recommendations/allegations/complaints received from institutions for example: Provincial Forensic Services. Public Service Commission and Department Officials; Maintaining adequate record of all recommendations/allegations/complaints received for implementation or further handling. Liaising regularly, where applicable, with the external assurance providers. Liaising regularly with management and monitor implementation of recommendations. Assessing management feedback and conclude on recommendations. Reporting monthly/quarterly on caseload. Supervising staff responsible to monitor and follow-up on the implementation of action plans. Attending meetings with senior management and where applicable prepare presentations. Maintaining adequate record and safeguard work and Coordinating the fraud awareness training as required for departmental officials. Ensure Proper Governance and Ethics: Develop procedures and processes pertaining to internal control. Liaise with management and advise on policy and procedure trends and updates. Coordinate the bi-annual submission of gifts by department officials and report accordingly in terms of compliance. Perform Managerial and Supervisory Tasks: The management of staff, including training and development, leave management, performance and attendance management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Salie Tel No: 021- 467 2680
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECORDS MANAGEMENT (E-FILING) REF NO: 209
Directorate: Knowledge and Information Management
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : 3 -year degree/diploma (or equivalent NQF 6) with 3 years relevant experience in a Records Management or ICT environment. Records Management certificate. A valid Code B driver’s license. Recommendations: Extensive appropriate practical proven supervisory experience in a records management or ICT environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Provincial Archives and Record Service Act (Act No 43 of 1996).
DUTIES : Assist the departmental Records Manager to manage, maintain, and ensure safekeeping of the various information resources of the department. Construct and maintain integrated document and records management in all formats in an integrated manner. Assist to maintain and implement a disaster recovery plan for the protection of vital records. Manage, maintain and control over the application of electronic records management and systems. Assist with the drafting of a departmental electronic records management strategy aligned to the relevant national and provincial strategies. Assist the departmental Records Manager management governance and strategic records management outcomes. Assist with the development of a resource plan to sustainably manage electronic records management across the department. Coordinate, Implement and manage e-filing records management projects for electronic systems, properly documented. Ensure electronic systems implemented complies with the requirements of the WCARS and compliant to records management capabilities. Assist to maintain relationship building with the WCARS, other departments, management, and records management clients as well as actively contribute to the departmental Records Management Forum. Implement and maintain well-structured records classification systems to ensure effective and efficient identification, retrieval, and life cycle management of electronic information. Manage and control the electronic Register of Files Opened (jTrack). Ensure that the implementation of content management systems and electronic business process systems are managed in accordance with the requirements of the WCARS. Ensure the quality assurance, execution, and management of the departmental electronic mail dissemination process for internal mass communication. Monitor and implement sound electronic records management practices and good governance compliant to the requirements of the Provincial Archives and Record Services of the Western Cape, 2005 [Act 3 of 2005]. Liaison, management, and collaboration with DotP: CEI on the maintenance of the Transversal issue Management System (IMS)
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Hansraj Tel No: 021- 467 2086
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKING SERVICES REF NO: 237
Directorate: Assessment Management
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised three - or four-year qualification (in teaching would be an advantage). At least 5 years’ appropriate experience in a supervisory capacity. Experience in management, support or implementation of marking of NSC, SC or AET scripts. A valid driver’s license. Proficiency in at least two official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following tasks: manage the administration and training of marking officials for the NSC, SC and AET examinations; support the online marker systems; write submissions to appoint markers; arrange meetings; support training of markers; manage administration support of marking centres; manage re-mark and re-view processes of the department; develop media/manuals to support marking processes; support payment processes for marking officials; assist re-mark projects, competency tests for markers and awards functions as required; manage attendance, daily work and deliverables of marking unit; ensure SOPs are developed for sections of the marking unit; manage resources and procure resources as required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Parbhoo Tel No: 021- 467 2572