WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
  
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: PLANNING - REF NO: PS 1 
Branch: Education Planning 
SALARY : R1 466 378 (Level 15). An all-inclusive salary package, consisting of a basic salary, and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. 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) and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 8 years of experience at senior managerial level. Job Purpose: To provide management information, planning, strategy, policy coordination and quality assurance services as well as oversee the infrastructure and resourcing portfolio (capital projects and maintenance projects). 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of effective and efficient education management information, planning, strategy, policy coordination and quality assurance service, infrastructure planning and resource management. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Plan and coordinate the management of infrastructure projects, learner transport schemes, equipment, and LTSM delivery. Determine future educational infrastructure needs. Manage the planning and co-ordination of the building of schools and other infrastructure programmes in conjunction with the department of Public Works. Ensure the effective utilisation and maintenance of all WCED accommodation. Manage the planning and co-ordination of the Learner Transport Scheme. Manage the planning and co-ordination of equipment and LTSM delivery. Develop, plan, manage and co-ordinate education research. Plan required research activities. Undertake research activities. Manage and coordinate research activities. Publish and report on research findings. Develop and manage education knowledge and information systems and coordinate ICT. Develop and maintain knowledge management MIS and ICT policy and systems for the department. Co-ordinate the process of turning tacit explicit knowledge into institutional knowledge. Manage the interface with e-innovation and other service providers. Co-ordinate publication and dissemination of institutional knowledge and management information generated within the education system. Plan and oversee the provisioning of ICT requirements (MSP). Provide access to management information. Monitor and review knowledge management practices. Monitor and evaluate the performance of education delivery at specified levels and areas of the education system. Manage the development of the M & E and organisational PM systems. Manage the application of the M & E and organisational PM systems and reporting. Planning and Policy Co-ordination: Co-ordinate the departmental policy development process. Initiate and evaluate requests for policy development. Facilitate policy alignment within the department. Manage the policy register. Facilitate the policy communication process. Provide expert advice and support on policy development. Facilitate the legislative process of primary and secondary statutory policy. Provide business planning and strategy services to the department. Facilitate the departmental strategic and operational planning process. Ensure alignment of departmental policy, planning and budget processes. Ensure the efficacy of the strategic review process. Facilitate the publication of the departmental annual report. Investigate alternative service delivery options. Plan and co-ordinate special curriculum and institutional programmes. Ensure efficient and effective enterprise-wide risk management systems. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr BK Schreuder Tel No: (021) 467-2535 
 
CLOSING DATE : 01 February 2019 
 

 
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CHIEF DIRECTOR: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES – REF NO: PS 2 
Branch: Corporate Services 
SALARY : R1 189 338 (Salary 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. Additional requirements are as follow: 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 
 
CLOSING DATE : 01 February 2019 
 
NOTE : This post was previously advertised (PS 78 SMS Bulletin 2A/2018). Candidates that applied need not to re-apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: E-LEARNING: SENIOR PROJECT LEAD – REF NO: PS 3 
Branch: Curriculum & Assessment Management 
SALARY : R1 005 063 (Salary 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) or equivalent qualification and 5 years of experience at middle management or senior management level. Recommendation: An appropriate post-graduate qualification (NQF level 8 or higher) will serve as a strong recommendation. Knowledge: Knowledge of legislation, regulations, acts, agreements, policies, associated schedules and procedures: White paper on e-education and the Schools, SITA, Public Finance Management Acts. Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice. Expert knowledge of policy and strategy development and planning for implementation within a government environment. Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for development / ICT training, systems and security / infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / Architecture and frameworks. Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day. Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing in the South Africa public sector. Knowledge of communication, public participation and public education. Skills: The skills required of a high level in-house advisor. 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. Expert computer literacy skills. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the management of Education in the broadband initiative. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Manage project efficiently and effectively by applying generally recognised project management principles and best practices. Develop and implement a project administration framework and mechanisms for: project documentation; project workflow processes; project progress reports; project executive reporting; project meetings structure, frequency and formats; project discipline procedures; project working-groups or special task teams. Manage project management processes, sub-project managers and project office. Manage and implement project business plan and project implementation plans. Effective participation in projects, teams and committees. Promote and develop a cordial working relationship with clients, project teams and other role players. Provide managers with advice and inputs when and where required. Maintain and contribute towards a spirit of discipline, co-operation and team work. Application in general security. Promote effective management of eLearning as a strategic resource. Manage contracts, business agreements and service level agreements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr P Beets Tel No: (021) 467-2346 
 
CLOSING DATE : 01 February 2019