WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED) VACANCIES

​NOTE : 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 DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND PARTIAL CARE, & SPECIALISED EDUCATION REF NO: 1 
Branch: Institution Development and Coordination 
Job Purpose: To provide IM & G policy direction, Coordination of ECD and manage special and inclusive education support services. 
SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum. 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 : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS), Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and public policy development processes, advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes, advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration, advanced knowledge of public finance, people management, advanced knowledge of public communication, public education, public participation and public discourse management processes, knowledge of public management theory and practice, knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape, knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. Skills: Strong conceptual and formulation skills, strong leadership skills in complex situations, team building and strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding planning, organising and people management skills, computer literacy. Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretative and conceptualisation/ formulation ability, the ability to render advice and guidance in an objective and dedicated manner, the ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances, the ability to persuade and influence, the ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the planning, coordination, and evaluation of IMG in respect of schools, Develop policy and guidelines on school management and governance issues in respect of curriculum management, learner management, leadership & management, and governance. Provide policy and guidelines for building capacity of SGB’s and RCL’s. Develop systems, standards, and practices for IMG. Develop provincial norms and standards for public ordinary school, Independent Schools and ABET Centres. Ensure quality in institutional management and governance through qualitative and quantitative assessment. Provide policy and management framework for school sport and culture programmes and activities. Plan, manage and coordinate Specialised Education support services and Inclusive education. Develop policy in respect of special education support services. Plan the delivery of special education in line with inclusive education policy framework. Manage the establishment and development of education resources centres and full-service schools. Manage the deployment and development of resources allocated to ELSEN schools/ education resource centres. Manage the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of ECD. Develop provincial norms and standards for ECD Centres. Formulate, manage and monitor implementation of ECD and partial care, out of centre programmes. Participate in policy formulation and an implementation framework. Support the design, manage and evaluate pilot and special projects in ECD. Manage and support interdepartmental committees. Manage and support Conditional Grants in ECD, including non-financial data from ECD and partial care facilities. Support the management of the norms and standards for ECD partial programmes. Support and manage the ministerial and public complaints and investigations. Ensure and manage the centralised registration of partial care facilities and ECD programmes. Develop policy, guidelines and coordinate the implement NSNP and HIV operations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr AJE Meyer Tel No: (021) 467 2105 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: ASSESSEMENT AND EXAMINATIONS REF NO: 2 
Directorate: Assessment Management 
Job Purpose: To ensure compliance with National policy frameworks and standards in respect of assessments and examinations. 
SALARY : R1 436 022 per annum. 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 : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS), Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and public policy development processes, advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes, advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration, advanced knowledge of public finance, people management, advanced knowledge of public communication, public education, public participation and public discourse management processes, knowledge of public management theory and practice, knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape, knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. Skills: Strong conceptual and formulation skills, strong leadership skills in complex situations, team building and strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding planning, organising and people management skills, computer literacy. Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretative and conceptualisation/ formulation ability, the ability to render advice and guidance in an objective and dedicated manner, the ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances, the ability to persuade and influence, the ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and maintain provincial examination and assessment systems that are aligned to all national and provincial policies. Develop electronic examination and assessment systems in line with current policies to effectively meet the demands of 21st century education. Ensure timeous appointment and training of moderation and marking officials for the various internal and external examinations and assessments. Ensure the training of school principals and invigilators in the management of the examinations. Ensure the Management of examination and assessment concessions, appeals, and accommodations for all grades via the CEMIS system. Provide guidance and support to schools to ensure the credibility of school-based assessment. Ensure the development of teachers in the different types of assessment. Ensure support to districts and schools in the identification and management of examination and assessment irregularities. Ensure that decentralization of selected examination functions to districts. Devise strategies to provide support and incentivize schools to improve examination and assessment results. Manage the planning and administration of examinations and certification throughout the education system. Ensure the management and administration of all external examinations, the resulting and certification thereof. Provide a provincial printing services and ensure timeous examination printing, sealing and distribution of examination material. Ensure that the machinery and equipment are serviced, upgraded and are of the highest standard. Coordinate and manage the marking of examination answer scripts through the identification of marking centres and the appointment of personnel to perform the functions. Provide client support services and ensure accurate registration of candidates and registration and audit of examination centres in line with Umalusi requirements. Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of examination and assessment information systems. Manage the development, implementation and review of policies to govern the implementation and use of examination and assessment information systems. Manage and monitor the development of new IT systems and the optimal implementation of existing systems in the Chief Directorate, in collaboration with Ce-I and SITA. Oversee the provision of user management services. Drive training, capacity-building and knowledge sharing practices across the Directorates. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Loriston Tel No: (021) 467 2541 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM FET REF NO: 3 
Directorate: Assessment Management 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum. 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 : Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS), Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of public policy analysis and public policy development processes, advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes, advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration, advanced knowledge of public finance, people management, advanced knowledge of public communication, public education, public participation and public discourse management processes, knowledge of public management theory and practice, knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape, knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. Skills: Strong conceptual and formulation skills, strong leadership skills in complex situations, team building and strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding planning, organising and people management skills, computer literacy. Personal attributes: A highly developed interpretative and conceptualisation/ formulation ability, the ability to render advice and guidance in an objective and dedicated manner, the ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances, the ability to persuade and influence, the ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers. Job Purpose: To manage the development and coordination of the FET curriculum policy frameworks, subjects, learning/teaching programmes and learning/teaching support. To enable effective curriculum delivery in schools through appropriate systems and guidelines for subject advisers in districts to support and develop teachers in the classroom. 
 
DUTIES : Manage curriculum development initiatives and research within subject contexts according to national and provincial needs in FET. Contribute to national curriculum policy development. Manage the support, monitoring and evaluation of provincial interventions. Develop policy documents, guidelines and learner and professional learning materials in support of subject areas. Oversee the implementation of support initiatives in collaboration with the Education District offices. Manage the planning, development and provision of e-Support and e-Resources for the different subject areas. Collaborate with relevant role players to ensure the roll-out of e-Learning initiatives. Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participate in the Branch, Chief Directorate and Directorate’s strategic planning processes. Be actively involved in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Chief Director: Curriculum Management and Teacher Development on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate, and on matters of substantial importance to the Administration. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. Participate in the recruitment of appropriate staff to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan. Motivate, develop and guide staff professionally within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate. Develop a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate. Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate as well as a work ethic aligned to the values of the Western Cape Government. Manage and promote the maintenance of discipline and professionalism within the Directorate. Participate in the budgeting process at Branch, Chief Directorate and Directorate level. Prepare the Annual and Adjustment Budget’s for the Directorate. Take responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure • Ensure that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate. Accept overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. J Benjamin Tel No: (021) 467-2368