WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)

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NOTE : The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae, applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. 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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CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER REF NO: 118 
Directorate: Physical Resource Planning & Property Management 
SALARY : R1 200 426 per annum, (OSD) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Engineering; Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA (Civil engineer); Six years’ experience post qualification; Valid Drivers’ Licence; Computer literate. To provide civil engineering inputs and guidance which include all aspects of innovative and complex engineering applications for the development of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems, norms, standards aligned to the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management (IDMS). Relevant Experience: Six years post qualification and relevant experience working on Infrastructure Projects from inception to completion. Candidate must be able to work independently and within a team. Need a good understanding of infrastructure planning and systems that can contribute towards the timeous development of education infrastructure. Need a good understanding of and experience in project management. Understanding of the IDMS would be advantageous. Candidates must have the ability to prepare reports and draft submissions. Develop strategies and systems for the planning and implementation of education infrastructure. Plan and manage the implementation of infrastructure projects. Project management skills, critical thinking, cost benefit analysis and stakeholder engagement skills would be beneficial. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and maintain functional and technical norms and standards from an engineering perspective. Manage condition assessments and credibility of technical information. Manage adherence to environmental and occupational health & safety aspects. Manage Investigative proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Manage the compilation of briefing documentation and specifications from an engineering perspective. Manage the preparation of the User Asset Management Plan. Manage inputs to the Construction Procurement Strategy and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Plan and management the implementation of infrastructure projects from inception, planning, implementation to close out. Manage the conducting of post project and post occupancy evaluations. Candidates must be able to manage staff. Candidates must be able to undertake research related to innovative and sustainable infrastructure development and be able to plan and implement projects related to this. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Coetzee Tel No: (021) 467 9261 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AND ETHICS ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 122 
Directorate: Strategic People Management 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structed in accordance with the rules for MMS 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 3-Year National Diploma in (NQF 6) or degree in Human Resource Management/ Information Science/Public Management/Administration. 3-Years relevant experience. A Valid Code B or higher Driver’s Licence. Knowledge of people management and ethics administration related process. Knowledge of people management and ethics administration related systems. Knowledge of related prescripts. Knowledge of performance management systems. Ensure compliance with educator/public servant prescripts. Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995. Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998. Public Service Act, 1994. South African Schools Act 84 of 1996. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997. Knowledge of other related legislation Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting Finance and Audit, Legal Administration Managerial skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills (written and verbal), Analytical skills, Problem solving, Decision Making, Facilitation and Presentation skills, Conflict resolution, Organizing 
 
DUTIES : Plan, organise, control and manage the development, monitoring, moderation and evaluation of public service employees (SL 1-12) performance management systems. Manage the compilation process of performance agreements (PAs) (Public Service Act). Oversee probation processes (SL 1-12 and educators) and administer grade/pay progressions (educators and public service employees). Manage compliance with the administration and reporting on the Ethics Framework (E-Disclosures, Remunerative Work Outside of Public Service (RWOPS). Oversee the performance management systems (PERMIS). Manage the HR of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations. Plan the component’s budget and manage expenditure, through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve component objectives effectively and efficiently. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. R Oosthuizen Tel No: (021) 467 2475
 
 
 
 
 
 
CIVIL ENGINEER REF NO: 121 
Directorate: Physical Resource Planning & Property Management 
SALARY : R833 499 per annum, (OSD) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Engineering; Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA; Three years’ experience post qualification; Valid Driver’s Licence; Computer literate. Assist with the provision of civil engineering inputs and guidance which include all aspects of innovative and complex engineering applications for the development of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems, norms, standards aligned to the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Relevant experience: Three years post qualification and relevant experience working on Infrastructure Projects from inception to completion. Candidate must be able to work independently and within a team. Need a good understanding of infrastructure planning and systems that can contribute towards the timeous development of education infrastructure. Need a good understanding of and experience in project management. Candidates must have the ability to prepare reports and draft submissions. Contribute towards the development of strategies and systems for the planning and implementation of education infrastructure. Plan and manage the implementation of infrastructure projects. 
 
DUTIES : Assist to develop and maintain functional and technical norms and standards from an engineering perspective. Perform condition assessments and credibility of technical information. Adhere to environmental and occupational health & safety aspects. Investigate proposals for innovative service delivery mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile briefing documentation and specifications from an engineering perspective. Assist to prepare the User Asset Management Plan. Make inputs to the Construction Procurement Strategy and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Conduct post project and post occupancy evaluations. Candidates must be able to undertake research related to innovative and sustainable infrastructure development and be able to plan and implement projects related to this. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Coetzee Tel No: (021) 467 9261

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QUANTITY SURVEYOR PRODUCTION GRADE A: REF NO: 117 (X2 POSTS) 
Directorate: Chief Directorate: Physical Resource Management 
SALARY : R721 476 per annum, (OSD) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : B Degree in Quantity Surveying. Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP. 3 (three) years’ experience post qualification or registered as a Candidate Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP and is willing to be part of a developmental programme with condition that the Candidate must register as a Professional within 3 (three) years. Valid Driver’s Licence. Computer literacy. 3 (three) years' post qualification relevant experience in working on infrastructure projects (both capital / new and maintenance / existing) from inception to completion. A good understanding of- and in project management. A good understanding of infrastructure planning and its contribution to the timeous development of education infrastructure. Experience in institutional systems / processes. Candidate must be able to operate both independently and as part of a team. To assist in the management of the delivery of education infrastructure-built environment programmes and projects in line with the Western Cape Infrastructure Delivery Management System (WC-IDMS). Planning and organizing, research and technical report-writing and programme/ project management skills. The ability to interpret and apply approved design guidelines and technical specification to design solutions. 
 
DUTIES : Contribute to the preparation of the Construction Procurement Strategy (CPS) and the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan (IPMP);Contribute to the Preparation and/or approve Packages/ individual Project Briefs inclusive of the determination of the Control Budget; Participate in the preparation and/or assessment of the procurement process related to the appointment of Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and/or contractors; Contribute to the review and/or acceptance of the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan (IPIP);Management and/or monitoring of the implementation of Programmes and/or projects; Approval of Project Stage Reports (deliverables) and designs; Manage the interface between the end-user and or community and the Implementing Agent (IA). Experience in all financial aspects of a project from inception to close-out is required. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr GP Nieuwoudt Tel No: (021) 467 2052 
 
 
 
 
 
ARCHITECT PRODUCTION GRADE A REF NO: 114 
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Management 
SALARY : R721 476 per annum, (OSD) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Architecture. Registered as a Professional Architect with SACAP. Three years’ experience post qualification. Valid Driver’s License. Computer literate. To manage the planning of the education infrastructure-built environment and projects. Review of designs for school building purposes, planning of infrastructure in a client department, approve guidelines and technical specification, organizing, research and report writing. Need understanding of- and experience in project management and contracts. Project management skills and understanding of the IDMS would be advantageous. Critical thinking, cost-benefits analysis and stakeholder engagement skills would be beneficial. 
 
DUTIES : Customise architectural functional and technical norms and standards for all schools. Determine architectural policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria for all infrastructure projects and programmes. Undertake master planning and prepare project briefs, business cases, accommodation schedules and operational narratives. Prepare and/or approve Packages / Individual Project Briefs. Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and Contractors. Plan and monitor the implementation of Programme / Project and budget. Manage the interface between end-user / community structures and implementing agent(s). Make inputs to the User Asset Management Plans and Project Lists Undertake research. Experience at managing projects from inception, planning, implementation to close out would be beneficial. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr GP Nieuwoudt Tel No: (021) 467 2052 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR REF NO: 115 
District: Cape Winelands Education District Office 
SALARY : Grade 1: R452 667 – R532 113 per annum 
Grade 2: R554 919 – R847 344 per annum 
Salary depending on years of experience after registration with the professional body, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Worcester 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker. Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions. Recommendations: Valid Code B or higher Driver’s License. Experience in the field of child and youth care. To render a school social work service to Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the Education District. Inclusive Education Policies, guidelines and practices. Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker). Social Work legislation related to children. Social work theory and interventions. Information and Knowledge Management. Protocol and professional ethics. Skills: Organising and planning. Project Planning. Psychosocial intervention. Communication and language (2 Official languages). Interpersonal. Report writing. Computer literacy. Presentation and facilitation. Problem Solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. 
 
DUTIES : Implement social work capacity building programmes for the early identification of and interventions relating to social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning: Train teachers, parents, and support staff in the early identification of social, emotional and behavioural barriers. Train teachers, parents, and support staff to manage identified learners who experience social, emotional and behavioural barriers (e.g. Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Group Support Plan (GSP). Develop and implement preventative programmes for learners, parents and School Governing Body’s (SGBs) that address and/or prevent social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning. Implementation of Inclusive Education Policies including the Screening Identification and Assessment Support (SIAS) Policy. o Provide direct social work services when necessary. Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations: Promote inclusive schools as centres of Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) and use this framework to co-ordinate the support from other sectors. Collaborate on social work matters with the multi-disciplinary teams. Provide specialised social work support to strengthen District- and School based support teams (DBSTs/SBSTs): Train, sustain and promote SBSTs in collaboration with the DBST in all Schools in understanding social context, legislation related to children and create an effective school-community partnership. Collaborate as multi-disciplinary teams with ISLES DBST to support learners who experience barriers to learning. Provide social work input for the district with regard to policy development and reviews. Conduct discipline specific research. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Petersen Tel No: (023) 348 4600 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCE REF NO: 124 
Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Management 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Commerce. Three years relevant experience post-qualification. Valid Driver’s License and computer literacy. 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. To assist with the coordination of all Financial Management functions. The ability to multi-task, and work under changing and pressurized circumstances. Processing of payments on BAS (Basic Accounting System). Analytical and systems thinking skills. Written and oral communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy skills.
 
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: E-LEARNING PROJECTS COORDINATOR REF NO: 125 
Directorate: E-Learning 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate, recognized 3-years post matric qualification. At least 3 years’ experience in technology provisioning or project management, valid driver’s license. Proficiency at least in two of the three official languages [English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa]. Thorough knowledge of ICT Technology types and specifications; Knowledge of project risk management and mitigation. Experience with implementing projects. The policies, rules and regulations of the National Department of Education and the Western Cape Education Department especially with respect to White Paper 7. Above average of computer literacy with particular expertise in excel and other data base platforms and the ability to think analytically and systematically. Analysis of eLearning data to inform on trends and risks. Excellent oral and written communication skills. High degree of focus on departmental needs and customer satisfaction. Quality orientated. Excellent diagnostic skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Write reports. Be flexible and focused on understanding the needs of the end-user.
 
DUTIES : Project Management Planning: Project planning, project mapping, processes and manage technology provisioning and related e-Learning projects in line with WCED strategies, priorities, policies and guidelines; Liaise with CeI for technical specifications and technical evaluation of technology. Liaise with and render administrative advice and assistance to district e-Learning staff on e-Learning projects and relevant aspects of technology provisioning. Provide advice and assistance with demonstrations and in-house end- user evaluation of emerging technologies Project Management Implementing. Coordinate and manage relevant processes for e-Learning projects (e.g. facilitate meetings with suppliers and vendors); Coordinate and project manage the delivery, installation and implementation of all technology provisioning at schools (eLearning and Subject Specific rollouts). Conduct site visits (as necessary) to assist with eLearning projects. Remain abreast with project procedures and processes that apply to Head Office and other educational institute offices, e.g. Districts, CTLI and technical partner CeI Project Administration; Manage the preparation of source documentation for procurement. Develop guidelines and templates for project plans for all e-Learning deliverables. Assist with the development of project plans; Assist with the communication and stakeholders? engagements. processes; Quality assure project plans and related project documents; Oversee the administrative deliverables with respect to correspondence & filing systems. Prepare all required documentation with regard to the financial aspects of e-Learning projects in collaboration with management Information Management. Create, update and manage a database to record, monitor and report on all e-Learning projects. Update and maintain a project register; Maintain a risk register. Collaboratively work together with directorate to keep WCED online systems updated. Reporting; Report on all aspects of the roll-out and progress of eLearning projects. Collate reports, data analysis and prepare regular reports to management. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Projects and of the resources employed by it. Measuring, managing and reporting on project risks, technical constraints and issues. Ensure project documentation is up to date and saved in the designated repositories. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Walker Tel No: (021) 467 2351 
 
 
 
 
 
SCHOOL FINANCE AND RECORDS OFFICER REF NO: 123 
District: Metro Central Education District Office 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Maitland 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 3 year post matric finance qualification or degree plus 2 years relevant administrative experience (preferably in finance and records management experience). Valid code B drivers’ licence. To render an effective and efficient service that will ensure optimal financial management and records administration in all Public Ordinary (including schools with a special focus and hostels) and Public Special Schools within the Education District. Knowledge of relevant Departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of Archives and Records Service Act; Knowledge of Public Financial Management (PFMA); Knowledge of budgeting processes and techniques; Knowledge of Financial Systems (e.g. Pastel, etc.); Knowledge of School Administrative processes and procedures; Knowledge of Information Management Systems (EMIS, CEMIS, Leave Management Systems); Knowledge of SCM processes and procedures. Skills: Communication skills in (2 official languages of the Western Cape); Computer Literacy (including skills in Pastel, etc.); Planning and Organising; Presentation; Report writing skills (reports and submissions); Analytical and interpretation; Interpersonal; Problem solving; Financial (including bookkeeping). 
 
DUTIES : Monitor, verify, develop and report on all aspects of Record Management. Assist with the development of file plans, registers in line with prescripts. Support and follow-up on all required corrective actions. Report in writing and electronically on all aspects of school administration to the Assistant Director: School Management and Governance. Monitor, verify, develop and report on sound Financial Administration Systems. Assist the Public Schools Administrative Components with the development of financial administration processes and practices in line with policies, prescripts, norms and standards. Assist / training with the development and implementation plan to ensure improvement with regard to sound financial administration. Conduct school assessment and evaluations on financial management. Support and follow-up on all required corrective actions. Report in writing and electronically on all aspects of School Financial Administration to the Assistant Director: School Management and Governance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Robertson Tel No: (021) 514 6700 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: COMPLIANCE REF NO: 119 
District: Overberg Education District Office 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Caledon 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 3 year post matric qualification in finance / accounting or auditing plus 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial management environment. To administer the compliance of financial management and monitoring of Public Ordinary Schools and Public Special Schools (including Gr R) and hostels. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, No.108 of 1996. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). South African schools Act, No. 84 of 1996. The Western Cape Provincial School Education Act, No.12 of 1997. National Treasury Regulations. Government Gazette No. 35617 on Amended National Norms and Standards for Schools Funding (NNSSF), 2012. Manual: Basic Financial System for Public Ordinary Schools. Treasury Guidelines: Preparation of Estimates for Medium Term Expenditure Framework. Budget Prescriptions promulgated in Provincial Gazette 6103 of 23 January 2004. Policy to Monitor the Financial Management Capability of all Public Ordinary Schools (Draft) 2016. Knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge of monitoring and reporting processes. Skills: Financial Administration. Analytical thinking. Excellent written and verbal Communications in at least two of the official languages in the Western Cape Province (reports and submissions). Motivational. Organisational and Planning. Numerical skills. Computer literacy. Presentation. Interpretation, analyse and conceptualise. Ability to gather and process information. Interpersonal skills. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate, administer and evaluate the Approved Budget of public Schools. Facilitate, administer and evaluate the Annual Financial Statement of Public Schools. Facilitate, administer and evaluate the bi-annual financial reports of Public Schools. Administer Pre-Forensic Investigations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Senosi Tel No: (028) 214 7300