WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)

 
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 LJ Ely Tel No: 021 - 467 2537 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: DISTRICT DIRECTOR REF NO: 188 
Branch: Education District Office Metro East 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13). plus benefits 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 structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Kuilsriver 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level within an educational environment. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS). Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in an education environment. Valid drivers’ licence. Advanced knowledge of the South African Schools Act. Knowledge of all legislation as related to the Key Performance Areas applicable to districts. Proven excellence in management of district support and/or school management. Recommendation: A successful track record as a Principal of a well-performing school will be a recommendation. 
 
DUTIES : Lead and manage the following sub-components within the district office: Corporate services: Financial Management, Compliance Management and People Management., Circuit Managers, Management and governance, Curriculum: FET, Senior and Intermediate and Foundation Phases. Learner Support: Psychological support services, Social Work and Therapists. Develop, implement and maintain a plan of district improvement. Champion the improvement of quality educational delivery in all schools in the district. Champion quality assurance using Whole School Evaluation and other performance management systems (IQMS/SPMDS). Manage operational interfaces with Head Office components and external agencies. Ensure compliance at educational institutions with specific focus on: Curriculum delivery, Learning and teaching support materials, Learner transport, compliant Financial administration and management and Infrastructure management. Travel extensively within the district to visit schools. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr HA Lewis Tel No: (021) 467 2105 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SALARIES REF NO: 186 
Branch: Financial Accounting 
SALARY : R733 257 per annum plus benefits (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A B. Degree or equivalent qualification in Financial Accounting with at least 5 years’ experience in a Financial Accounting environment, inclusive of a minimum 3 years management/supervisor experience. A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Proven Knowledge of Accounting standards, Sound knowledge of financial management and accounting processes; Sound knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration; knowledge of Risk Management and Auditing; Sound Knowledge of financial information systems; Sound knowledge of Supply chain management; Financial Delegations; Cash flow. Project Management and organisational skills; Report writing; MS Office applications; Ability to interpret regulations; Problem resolution experience requiring strong analytical skills, sound judgement. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor compliance with all applicable prescripts and regulations. Develop and implement policies and procedures dictating salary administration processes. Provide inputs to the quarterly and annual financial statements (IFS and AFS) and related audit and review processes. Ensure that all outstanding inter-departmental salary receivables are followed up, cleared and reconciled. Provide effective and efficient salary support to the WCED. Ensure PERSAL exceptions are followed up and cleared. Management and control of the investigation of balances in relevant ledger accounts and ensure that these balances are cleared monthly. Prepare and submit monthly, bi-annual and annual tax reconciliation to SARS timeously including management of SARS payments. Management of IRP5 administration including balancing manual IRP5 totals with amounts paid to SARS and capture manual IRP5’s on SARS software. Manage the administration of salary deductions and claim process. Manage service termination procedures. Handle the payment of and overpayment of salaries and allowances including salary recalls. Ensure effective and efficient payroll/salary administration and pay sheet control. Manage monthly reconciliation on pay sheets distributed and ensure that pay sheets are certified as required by Treasury Regulation. Render an effective and efficient financial registry and mailing service. Manage the relevant sub-directorate in line with the strategic objectives of the Department. Identify staff capacity needs and ensure training interventions and provide financial training of all relevant personnel. 
 
ENQUIRES : Mr Z Mpisi, Tel No: (021) 467 2511 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE REF NO: 171 
Branch: Education District Office Cape Winelands 
SALARY : R376 596 (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Worcester 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF 6) or degree plus 3 years administrative experience. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of the Education departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of Western Cape Policy for the Management of Admission. Knowledge of SCM processes and procedures. Knowledge of finance (business planning). Knowledge of project planning. Knowledge of School administrative processes and procedures. Knowledge of Information Management Systems (DMIS, CEMIS, SAMI, EIS, IMS). Written and verbal communication in 2 official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy. Project Planning and Organising skills. Presentation and facilitation. Report writing skills (specifications and submissions). Interpretation, Interpersonal, Problem solving and financial skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate support to Public Schools (including hostels) with the implementation of new/existing financial-, records- and school governance and management policies, guidelines and instruments. Coordinate and monitor all financial-, records-, governance and management training interventions. Manage learner admission at district level. Supervision of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Benjamin Tel No: (023) 348 4600
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020 206 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REF NO: 174 
Branch: Physical Resource Planning & Property Management 
SALARY : R376 596 (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree in Real Estate or related Property Management fields plus relevant experience. 3 years of experience post qualification, valid driver’s licence and computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Implement land affairs matters. Update Immovable Asset Register. Administer leases. Administer Municipal Accounts. Administer use of utilities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Coetzee, Tel: 021 - 467 9337 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
OFFICE MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE DDG: EDUCATION PLANNING REF NO: 177 
Branch: Education Planning 
SALARY : R376 596 (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree qualification with 3 years proven office management experience; Recommendation: Experience in an education environment; Valid driver’s licence; Advanced knowledge of the South African Schools Act; Knowledge of all legislation related to the key performance areas as they affect districts; Proven excellence in management of district support and/or school management. 
 
DUTIES : Render secretariat support to the DDG in specific meetings/forums/committees of the Department and external forums where applicable e.g. secretary of highly confidential and sensitive meetings. Manage all administrative support functions, including documents of a very sensitive nature, in the Office of the DDG, ensuring the proper flow of information and correspondence to and from the DDG. Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents/submissions of strategic nature for the DDG, EXCO and members of Top Management including drafting of presentations to the HoD, as instructed by the DDG. Draft replies/memoranda of strategic nature on behalf of the DDG specifically with respect to stakeholders. Manage parliamentary questions and enquiries. Operational planning and work organisation of the Branch. Develop and maintain systems, procedures and protocols. Manage the resources, including office budgets, of the Branch. Manage, co-ordinate and provide technical support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Abrahams, Tel No: (021) 467 2076 
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 October 2020