WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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NOTE : 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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL PRINTING, EXAMINATION DISTRIBUTION AND MARKING SERVICES REF NO: 200 
Directorate: Examinations Administration 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate B-degree or equivalent; a minimum of 3 years relevant management experience; Computer Literacy (MS Office, Advanced Excel); Valid driver’s licence. Competencies: Knowledge: Examination and assessment policies of the government of the day. Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Knowledge of inter-governmental and international relations; Policy Development; Contract and Project management; Human Resource management. Skills: Strategic Management Skills; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Outstanding planning, organizing and people management skills; Analytical thinker; Computer literacy skills; Scientific Writing Skills; Project Management Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretive and conceptualization / formulation ability; the ability to render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner; the ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances; the ability to persuade and influence; the ability to handle conflict; the ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service provider; Innovative; Pragmatic; Creative; Self-motivated; Assertive. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and oversee: all administrative duties with regards to question papers and reprographic services; the entire process of printing and sealing of question papers; and oversee all other printing (excluding examination papers); the packing processes and dispatching of question papers to examination venues. The provision of question papers for special needs learners; the collection and return of scripts and preparation of scripts for marking; the provision and supply chain management processes in respect of procurement of paper, stationery, and equipment; budget allocation, expenditure, and cash flow; Compile specifications for contracting appropriate services providers; Manage and oversee contracts and service providers; Management of the marking process including script control; Management of the administration and logistics for the marking centres; Manage security of the facilities, question papers, scripts, and examination materials; Preparation of submissions and reports to DBE and senior managers; Manage recruitment and selection processes for Examination Assistants; Staff Management and supervision. Manage the printing facility. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Bredenkamp Tel No: 021 467 2945 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGAL REF NO: 198 
Directorate: Policy Co-Ordination 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree with at least minimum 4 years’ appropriate experience in legal environment. Proven Knowledge: The South African Constitutional Law and comparative systems; Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions. The Promotion of Access to Information Act; The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act; Relevant educational policies; Relevant procurement prescripts; Public Service Act and Regulations. Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province; Well-developed research and legal writing skills; Well-developed innovative problem solving skills; Well-developed analytical skills; Presentation skills; Conflict resolution skills; Negotiation skills; Sound organising and planning skills; Sound interpersonal skills; computer literacy. Personal attributes: Diplomatic; Be able to work under extreme pressure; Be able to work according to very tight time frames; Be able to relate to people at various levels. 
 
DUTIES : Commenting on proposed Education legislation/policies. Commenting on new or amended National/Provincial Legislation. Consulting with and advising Minister/HOD and Management within Education on complex or important new legislation and substantive amendments to existing National/Provincial legislation. Formulating, drafting, editing and certifying substantive amendment to Educational policies. Drafting, technical editing, scrutinising and verifying of policies/minutes drafted by officials within the Education Department. Scrutinising and commenting on policy documents (White & Green Papers) which serve as base documents for new National and/or Provincial Legislation. Supervision of the following: Operational planning and work organisation of the unit. Manage the staff of the unit including Staff performance, IPDP, Training and development, staff planning (recruitment, selection, leave management, well-being etc.). Financial management of the unit, compile the unit’s budget and monitor and control the expenditure of the unit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Adv. LM Coleridge - Zils Tel No: 021 467 2299/2260 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCE REF NO: 197 
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Management 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Commerce. Three years relevant experience post-qualification. Valid Driver’s License and computer literacy. Skills: Analytical and systems thinking skills. Written and oral communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy skills. Relevant experience: Three years relevant experience post-qualification and knowledge of financial inputs of assets Experience and understanding of budgets from an infrastructure perspective and in the public service domain. Experience with institutional systems / processes. Candidate must be comfortable operating independently and in a team environment. The ability to multi-task, and work under changing and pressurized circumstances. Processing of payments on BAS (Basic Accounting System). 
 
DUTIES : Extract, analyse and validate financial information for infrastructure projects / programmes. Provide financial administration services for all infrastructure Programmes and projects. Prepare financial reports. Provide budget administration services. Update and maintain a document management system for all financial documentation. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr GP Nieuwoudt Tel No: 021 467 2052 
 


 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MARKING SERVICES REF NO: 202 
Directorate: Assessment Management 
SALARY : R382 245 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. Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant policies, circulars, and regulations of the National Department of Basic Education and the WCED. Good knowledge of regulations for the administration and conduct of examination and assessment. Skills: Above-average verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Report writing. Formal presentation and facilitation skills. Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel). Motivate staff. Values: Caring; Integrity; Accountability; Responsiveness; Innovation; Competence 
 
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 : Ms M Combrink Tel No: 021 467 2946 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL PRINTING REF NO: 199 
Directorate: Examinations Administration 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B-degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in dealing with printing at a supervisory level; Computer Literacy (MS office and Excel); Valid EB driver’s licence. Knowledge of SC and NSC examination policies and processes. Recommendation: Knowledge of SC and NSC examination policies and processes. 
 
DUTIES : Manage printing processes: Manage the printing and sealing of all exam related media for the province. Mange all media and other supplies. Manage all mechanical aspects of the print room. Manage all software related issues. Ensure that all required materials are printed as per required schedule. Be familiar with pre-production workflows. Manage supplier relationships. Manage all supplier relations. Be able to manage all technical areas of the print room. Manage security related issues. Ensure that all security related issues are addressed and maintained. Ensure that all printing follows the strict security measures as determined by the province. Ensure that all personnel adhere to all of the necessary security protocols. Reporting and Administration. Compile and issue progress reports. Identify and report on areas of improvement regarding printing processes. Report on technical issues that impede completion of projects. Human Resource Management. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Division, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, and discipline of staff within the Division. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Bredenkamp Tel No: 021 467 2945 
 
 
 

 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL REF NO: 201 
Directorate: Recruitment and Selection 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in HR or equivalent and 3 years relevant experience. PERSAL; Compilation of statistical reports; Analysis of statistical reports; Analysis of work-study reports; Excel; MS Word; PowerPoint, Presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Maintenance of the Establishment/ Organizational changes: Create a data base to maintain flow of establishment amendments. Analyse system to identify and correct inefficiencies. Advice and guidance to district/head offices/ institutions. Establishment function i.r.o. Appointments and Advertisements. Develop and maintain organograms. Maintain and update excess status on PERSAL. Record keeping. Manage the reservation of posts and post details. General Establishment Support: Manage the flow of nominations request. Advice and guidance to district/ head offices/ institutions on various functions. Participation in various committees (PPFM, TTT, etc.). Draft and check all submissions for contract, acting and substitute appointments. Control the implementation of OD reports and establishment adjustments: Analyze OD report. Identify and advise on problem areas. Formulate alternatives. Inform role-players. Manage annual establishment adjustments. Manage the creation, abolition and amendment of posts as approved. Provide Statistics. Monthly status report. National statistics. Provincial statistics. Management statistics. Ad hoc requests. Request and manipulate exception reports Establishment training: Assist with the design and development of establishment training courses. Assist/present of above courses. Development of subordinates. Supervision of subordinates: Delegate and control workflow. Guidance and advice to subordinates. Performance and development management. Promote sound labour relations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms ML Mocke Tel No: 021 467 9278 
 
CLOSING DATE : 10 June 2022