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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DIRECTOR: DISTRICT DIRECTOR REF NO: 334
Directorate: West Coast Education District Office
SALARY : R1 162 200 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. Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in an education environment. Valid driver’s 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 : Ms H Van Ster Tel No: (021) 467 2089
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 335
Directorate: Strategic People Management
SALARY : R1 162 200 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 : Head Office, Cape Town
 
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 which includes Examination Administration and Assessment Management; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) submitted prior to appointment and Valid driver’s licence. Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in a people management environment. Proven excellence in strategic people (HR) framework development and implementation.
 
DUTIES : People Policies, Systems and People Planning. Manage the development, implementation and reporting of relevant people policies, strategies, and guidelines. Manage the development, maintenance and reporting on relevant people information. Oversee the development of a Human Resource Plan (inclusive of Employment Equity and Disability). Oversee the development, maintenance and reporting on a people operational management system. Provide human resource research and product development. Co-ordinate collate and quality assure HR information in the Annual Report. Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on HR matters. Post provisioning and organization development alignment. Oversee post provisioning planning for the educator and public service sectors by analysing trends, preparing best scenarios and monitoring implementation. Coordinate organisational development interventions, job evaluation and change management. Consultation support on the post provisioning and organization development processes. Ensure sound establishment monitoring mechanisms with relevant reporting and efficiency identifications. People Empowerment. Manage an Employee Health and Wellness Programme (HIV/Aids, EAP). Manage Human Resource Development and Empowerment services: Co-ordination and reporting on the Work skills Plan. Bursary Management. Internship provision and management. Management and Leadership Development. Performance Management and Advisory Services. Facilitate quality alignment and moderation of all performance management instruments for the public service and educator sectors. Ensure accountability alignment in terms of the performance management instruments. Manage, guide, implement and report on a Performance Incapacity process. Performance and Ethics Administration. Manage the Ethics framework, inclusive of SMS Financial Disclosures and Remunerative Work Outside the Public Service (RWOPS). Develop, implement, and maintain individual performance management systems in accordance with national and provincial guidelines for both the educator and public service sectors. Management of pay and grade progression processes. Probation management for the educator and public service sectors.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cronje Tel No: (021) 467 2080