WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED) VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: DISTRICTS REF NO: 1 
Branch: Institutional Development and Co-Ordination 
SALARY : R1 308 051 per annum. (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 8) or equivalent qualification and 8 years of experience at senior management level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Valid Driver's licence. 
 
DUTIES : Knowledge and Experience of education provisioning, the strategic utilization of information systems, quality assurance, district business planning, resource provisioning including LTSM, equipment and Learner Transport, and render a district level corporate service which satisfies the principles of Good Corporate Governance. To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities, and activities across Districts that lead to academic improvement and service delivery to schools. Participation in the Branch’s strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans across Districts, with special emphasis on District Improvement Plans. To evaluate the performance of Districts on a continuous basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards. To report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the districts and on matters of substantial importance to the Department. To identify areas of risk in the districts and to plan management actions to mitigate such risks. To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate reporting and record keeping of the activities of the districts and of the resources employed by it. Play a leading role in the integration and co-ordination of the department services to the district. To co-ordinate and drive the delivery of quality education at education institutions across districts. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Education Provisioning, the strategic utilization of information systems, quality assurance, district business planning, resource provisioning including LTSM, equipment and Learner Transport, and render a district level corporate service which satisfies the principles of Good Corporate Governance. Knowledge and Experience of facilitating Institutional Management Governance (IMG), Specialised Learner and Educator Support (SLES), Curriculum advice to District Management, Circuit Managers and Curriculum Advisors, and promoting the delivery of the curriculum at all levels in schools. Facilitate Institutional Management Governance (IMG) advice to District Management, including Circuit Managers. Facilitate Specialised Learner and Educator Support (SLES) advice to District Management, Circuit Managers and SLES advisors with the purpose of promoting Inclusive Education. Facilitate Curriculum advice to District Management, Circuit Managers and Curriculum Advisors, and promote the delivery of the curriculum at all levels in schools. Ensure the application of Quality Assurance (Integrated Quality Management Systems and related Monitoring & Evaluation systems). Ensure planning, strategy and budgeting processes which support the WCED in the achievement of its goal. Knowledge and Experience of ensuring corporate support services at district level, operational interfaces with Head Office and external agencies Ensure corporate support services at district level. Ensure operational interfaces with Head Office and external agencies. Oversee all education institution rationalisation programmes. Provide communication and interface management services at District level. Knowledge and Experience of financial and human resource management. Manage own internal human capital responsibilities. Assess proposals by outside agencies and make decisions regarding their usefulness. Strategic Management in terms of the Chief Directorate. People Management in terms of the Chief Directorate. Financial Management in terms of the Chief Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr AJE Meyer Tel No: 021- 467 2105 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 February 2023 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: CAPE WINELANDS EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE REF NO: 2 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), 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 : Worcester 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; 6 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS); Valid driver’s licence. Additional requirements: Proven relevant management experience in an education environment. Valid drivers’ license. 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. 
 
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 AJE Meyer Tel No: 021- 467 2105 
 
CLOSING DATE : 24 February 2023