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WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (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 : 06 September 2019 
 
 
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. 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum (Level 09) plus benefits 
CENTRE: Cape Winelands EDO, Worcester Ref No: 244 
Metro Central EDO, Maitland Ref No: 246 
 
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree Audit or Financial Management plus 3 years relevant experience in auditing or financial management environment. Knowledge: 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. Written and verbal communications (reports and submissions). Organisational and Planning. Numerical skills. Computer literacy. Presentation. Interpretation, analyse and conceptualise. Ability to gather and process information. Interpersonal skills.
 
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the evaluation of the Approved Budget for Public Ordinary Schools and hostels. Manage and coordinate the evaluation of the Annual Financial Statements of the Public Ordinary Schools within the Education District. Manage the evaluation of the Bi-Annual Financial Statements (WCED 043) of the Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the Education District. Manage, coordinate and administer pre-forensic investigations. People Management functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Benjamin Tel No: (023) 348-4601 (Cape Winelands EDO) and Ms S Nowers Tel No: (021) 514 6700 (Metro Central EDO)

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF NO: 266 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum (Level 09) plus benefits 
CENTRE: Metro South EDO, Mitchell’s plain 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant National Diploma (NQFL 6) or degree plus 3 years administrative experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of WCG, WCED and general government information systems. Departmental policies and procedures. Intergovernmental Relations /Stakeholder Management. Knowledge of ICT strategy, processes and procedures. Skills: Written and verbal communication; Motivational; Interpretation of prescripts and policies; Organising and planning; Report writing; Data and Information Management; Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Facilitation and Presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES: Manage the district strategic annual business process. Coordinate the submission, monitoring, review and reporting on the implementation of the operational and business plans. Coordinate the integrated planning process with government departments, local government, municipalities, local business, NGOs within the district. Interface between the office of the District Director and internal/external stakeholders. Reporting on external and inter- governmental matters. Analyse, present and report on district data and information. Provide management and decision making information. Enable access and utilisation of the Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and related information Technology (IT) solutions. Oversee the maintenance of all Educational Management Information and related systems. Facilitate Knowledge and Information Management Systems user training and support in collaboration with the Directorate Information and Knowledge Management. Render support in terms of the publication and dissemination of institutional knowledge and information generated within education information systems. Coordinate surveys (e.g. DBE, WCED, etc.) to be conducted at district level. Provide secretarial support at District Management Meetings. Maintain all relevant district databases. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Stander Tel No: 021 370 2000 (Metro South EDO) 558