WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED) VACANCIES

​NOTE : 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 DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, ECD AND PARTIAL CARE, & SPECIALISED EDUCATION REF NO: 127 
Directorate: Specialised Education Support 
SALARY : R1 436 022 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 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. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the planning, coordination, and evaluation of IMG in respect of public ordinary and special schools and ECD Centres 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 schools, Independent Schools, ECD Centres and collaboration schools. 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 Develop policy and guidelines on school safety management and coordination in all schools in the province Provide support to independent schools 2. 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. Support of LSPID centres and a management of the LSPID Conditional Grant. Manage the deployment and development of resources allocated to ELSEN schools/ education resource centres. 3. Manage the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of ECD Care 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. 4.Develop policy, guidelines and coordinate the implementing of the National School Nutritional Policy and HIV support programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr AJE Meyer Tel No: (021) 467 2105 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: WEST COAST DISTRICT REF NO: 128 
District: West Coast Education District Office 
SALARY : R1 216 824 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 : Paarl 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 6 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) submitted prior to appointment. Valid driver’s license. Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in an education environment. 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 : Ms H Van Ster Tel No: (021) 467 2089