Directorate: Economic Analysis
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Salary: R369 000 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36542/1)
The Department of Education has the responsibility to lead the transformation of the pre-tertiary education system in the 9 provinces, through ongoing research, monitoring of trends and operational systems, reporting, policy formulation, facilitating of inter-provincial consultations and learning, advocacy of best practice amongst provinces and the formulation of short- to long-range plans for education as a whole.
The Directorate: Economic Analysis co-ordinates the compilation of sector budget bids and supporting activities include:
● Monitoring and analysis of provincial budgets ● Assessment of education investment trends ● Improving costing and expenditure projection tools ● Maintaining and improving the budget and planning formats of provincial education departments as well as a comprehensive education finance database.
Requirements: As a minimum, the applicant should posses the following attributes: ● A Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minimum of 8 years' teaching experience ● Technical skills needed for the manipulation of databases ● Excellent communication, writing and computer skills, including the skill of putting across complex economic issues in layman's terms ● Report writing skills of particularly high level, adequate for the production of both technical documents aimed at planning specialists and general documents intended for senior management or public consumption.
In addition, the following will count strongly in favour of the applicant: Experience in budgeting and financial planning in a South African Government department.
Duties: The Deputy Director will contribute to the above activities and have special responsibility for: ● Producing the annual sector Priorities Paper outlining the investment priorities ● Annually producing Provincial Education Department's budget comparison report ● Analysing education investment trends in terms of equity, efficiency and policy compliance ● Conducting research and analysis of the impact of education funding policies.
Closing date: 11 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
Branch: General Education
Directorate: School Management and Governance
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Salary: R369 000 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36542/2)
The Department of Education is seeking suitable candidates with relevant qualifications to work in the area of education management and governance development.
Requirements: ● An appropriate recognised degree in Education with expert understanding of the management and governance of education systems and related debates, both locally and internationally ● At least 8 years' experience within the education system ● Good understanding of both education policy and legislation ● Experience in project development and management, the management of budgets and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act will be an added advantage ● Capable of policy development and analysis ● Able to work in a team as well as independently and under pressure in order to meet deadlines ● Good verbal and written communication skills ● Proven experience in financial project management.
Duties: ● Be part of the Directorate's management team assisting in taking strategic decisions ● Conceptualise and manage projects and their budgets ● Draft Parliamentary responses and correspondence for the Department of Education ● Liaise with provincial colleagues to monitor and evaluate delivery against policies and programmes ● Co-ordinate meetings and conferences with key roleplayers and represent the Directorate when required.
Closing date: 11 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Chief Directorate: GET Curriculum and Assessment
Directorate: Children's and Youth Literacy
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Salary: R196 815 per annum (Ref. 36542/3)
The Department of Education is looking for an energetic and experienced educator, with extensive experience in the development of youth children's literacy.
Requirements: ● Expert knowledge and understanding of scientifically proven reading approaches and programmes for helping children become competent readers ● Ability to lead research in this area ● Knowledge of international practice and literature in this area ● Extensive experience as both a schoolteacher and a literacy specialist ● Experience in large-scale project management, proficiency in at least two official languages (one of these an indigenous South African language) and good communication skills will be strong recommendations ● Computer literacy in spreadsheets, word documents and e-mail would be an additional recommendation ● An appropriate 3-year degree and professional training as an educator ● At least 7 years experience in the field ● Will also be expected to travel extensively and must therefore have a valid driver's licence.
Duties: ● Assist in the design and implementation of a coherent strategy and programmes to promote literacy in young children and youth ● Assist in designing programmes for training teachers and curriculum advisors responsible for literacy
programmes ● Oversee and monitor the implementation of these programmes ● Monitor and report on learner progress in literacy ● Assist in the design of intervention strategies to ensure required progress in the acquisition of required competencies by learners.
Closing date: 11 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
Branch: Further Education and Training
Chief Directorate: FET College Programmes and Qualifications
Directorate: Programmes and Qualifications
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Salary: R196 815 per annum (Ref. 36542/4)
Requirements: ● Highly motivated ● Committed to transformation of the FET Public College Sector ● An appropriate recognised 3- or 4-year education qualification ● At least 5 years' appropriate experience ● Curriculum and assessment expertise ● Adaptable, disciplined, self-confident and able to work independently ● Written and verbal communication skills ● Co-ordination and organisational skills ● Service delivery excellence in education and the Public Service generally ● Creative, strategic and innovative thinking, with particular regard to curriculum and assessment ● Computer literacy.
Duties: ● Maintain and advance curriculum and qualifications designed for FET Colleges ● Support colleges in the implementation of the National Certificate (Vocational) curriculum in the FET Colleges ● Develop learning and assessment standards ● Formulate and implement assessment strategies and methods for internal assessment of the NC(V) qualification ● Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in developing appropriate assessment approaches and tools ● Collaborate across a
wide spectrum of stakeholders to determine education and training demands ● Guide the development and management of assessment policy ● Assist in the formulation of guidelines for curriculum development related to ensure quality, responsive and relevant FET programmes ● Research latest developments in assessment to acquire, store, analyse and disseminate assessment-related information to support a responsive FET College system ● Handle correspondence and submissions ● Manage, plan and co-ordinate projects ● Interface with departmental line function managers, provincial structures and other appropriate roleplayers to effect these duties.
Closing date: 11 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Branch: Administration
Directorate: Logistical Services
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROCUREMENT
Salary: R157 686 per annum (Ref. 36542/5)
Requirements: ● A recognised B degree or equivalent qualification and 5 years' relevant experience ● Knowledge of and experience in the LOGIS procurement system ● Exposure to and experience in systems/sub-systems controller ● Ability to implement and manage procurement principles ● Possess sound financial management skills ● A tactful and resolute negotiator ● Understanding of the Supply Chain Management principles as per PFMA, tender and related Government legislation ● Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially relating to LOGIS management reports ● Excellent supervisory and communication skills ● Computer literate ● LOGIS I and/or II is essential ● Professional knowledge of LOGIS and BAS and ability to draft departmental policies relating to procurement.
Duties: ● Maintain a sound and effective procurement system in compliance with Government regulations, departmental guidelines and policies ● As systems (sub-) controller, interpret and advise on management reports ● Provide regular status/progress reports to management, highlighting procurement trends, problems, risks, deviations, delays and make appropriate recommendations for improvement ● Manage the official database of suppliers in the Department ● Administer store infrastructure as well as chief users and ledger verification ● Communicate and liaise with role-players and stakeholders (LOGIK).
Closing date: 11 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Directorate: Government Information Technology (GITO)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Salary: R157 686 per annum (Ref. 36542/6)
PRETORIA
Requirements: ● An appropriate Bachelor's degree, National Diploma or related Information Technology (IT) qualification ● Knowledge of and experience in ISM/IT in the Public Service environment ● Project management skills and the ability to manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) ● Good verbal and written communication skills ● Good interpersonal qualities with the ability to interact on all levels ● Experience with database performance monitoring, server performance, security risks and breaches and to identify potential risks to the Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) environment will be advantageous ● 5 years' functional experience.
Duties: ● Assist with the implementation of e-Government/Information Communication Technology (ICT) strategies ● Assist with the monitoring of ICT security ● Render support with the implementation of solutions, systems and infrastructure within the Department ● Assist with co-ordination of IT Disaster Recovery Plan activities ● Co-ordinate IT security awareness ● Monitor compliance to ICT policies ● Assist to manage and monitor the integrated State Information Technology Agency (SITA) desktop, Local Area Network/Virtual Private Network (LAN/VPN) and functional application support services ● Render support to the management of ICT projects to ensure compliance to policies.
Closing date: 11 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Branch: Higher Education
Chief Directorate: Higher Education Planning and Management
Directorate: Higher Education Management Support
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Salary: R106 335 per annum (Ref. 36226/1)
Applicants must be in a possession of an appropriate 3-year degree or diploma in Office Administration or a related field and have at least 1 year's work experience. The ideal candidate should have the following skills, knowledge and attributes:
● Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) ● Good writing skills ● Good interpersonal, communication and organising skills ● Knowledge of public administration procedures ● Ability to work under pressure and meet prescribed deadlines ● Ability to multitask ● Ability to work independently.
The incumbent will: ● Compile submissions, reports and memos ● Assist with day-to-day administrative duties of the Chief Directorate ● Liaise with Universities, other Government departments and record briefing of such interactions ● Provide logistical and other support to meetings and staff attending these meetings ● Maintain an efficient filing system in line with the departmental system ● Manage orders and purchases of the Chief Directorate ● Handle and respond to general enquiries ● Manage travel arrangements for members of the Chief Directorate ● Maintain leave and telephone records ● Photocopy, print and bind documents ● Assist the Chief Director in the running of the Chief Directorate and provide support when required.
Closing date: 6 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms M Moshoaliba, tel. (012) 312-5899, unless otherwise stated.
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Branch: Administration
Directorate: Staffing Services
SENIOR PERSONNEL OFFICER GRADE II
Salary: R68 955 per annum (Ref. 36226/2)
The formal qualification for this position is a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification, supported by at least 3 years' relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have the ability to deal with all levels of staff, are computer literate (MS Word, Excel) and have good verbal and written communication skills. The following will serve as recommendations: ● Knowledge of the Persal system and the relevant Acts and Regulations regulating human resources ● Willingness to work overtime when necessary ● Basic knowledge of all aspects of conditions of service.
The incumbent will be responsible for: ● Writing standard letters and submissions to the Director-General and the Minister concerning appointments and personnel-related requests ● Assisting with all aspects of personnel functions regarding appointments, leave, housing, pensions, transfers, State guarantees, travel and subsistence claims, injury on duty claims and terminations of service, overtime and homeowner's allowance ● Handling enquiries related to all Human Resource matters.
Closing date: 6 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms M Moshoaliba, tel. (012) 312-5899, unless otherwise stated.
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Directorate: Logistical Services
SENIOR REGISTRY CLERK GRADE III
Salary: R85 362 per annum (Ref. 36226/3)
The successful candidate must have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. Furthermore, he/she must have at least 5 years' experience in Registry and Archive fields. Ability in and knowledge of effective customer service, ability to handle confidential documents as well as knowledge and understanding of Records Management and Filing system, according to the State Archives Act and procedures are essential.
The incumbent will be responsible for: ● Opening all inward bound mail ● Drawing files ● Receiving files ● Handling all files and documents according to Registry and Archive procedures ● Filing documents ● Keeping registers for all monies received and registered mail ● Controlling and managing franking machines ● Handling and managing incoming and outgoing post/post register ● Managing incoming/outgoing Courier Services ● Handling and managing incoming and outgoing Courier registers.
Closing date: 6 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms M Moshoaliba, tel. (012) 312-5899, unless otherwise stated.
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SENIOR TELECOM OPERATOR GRADE II
Salary: R68 955 per annum (Ref. 36226/4)
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and sufficient experience on a switchboard. He/she must be fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans) and the ability to speak, understand and write other official languages would be an added benefit. Ability to work under pressure, computer literacy as well as good communication skills and interpersonal relations are essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for: ● Answering the switchboard ● Noting down of calls made via switchboard ● Managing the private calls account of all the officials in the Department that make use of the switchboard ● Looking up private call amounts of officials making use of switchboard for their calls ● Providing prescripts and policy of the Department to clients and officials.
Closing date: 6 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms M Moshoaliba, tel. (012) 312-5899, unless otherwise stated.
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PRINCIPAL MESSENGER
Salary: R49 665 per annum (Ref. 36226/5)
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and good interpersonal relations and communication skills. The ability to work as team leader; read, write and communicate in at least 2 South African languages of which one must be English is essential, as are organisational and planning skills. He/she will be the Supervisor to a team of messengers and messenger drivers.
The appointee will: ● Supervise and plan daily schedules of messengers and messenger drivers ● Co-ordinate documents in the building and other Government Departments ● Manage performance of subordinates in line with the Department's Performance Management System ● Manage leave of subordinates ● Manage mail lifting as well as collecting and distribution of documents and parcels in the Department as well as other Government Departments.
Closing date: 6 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms M Moshoaliba, tel. (012) 312-5899, unless otherwise stated.
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Branch: System Planning and Monitoring
Chief Directorate: Information Monitoring and Evaluation
Directorate: Education Management Information System (EMIS)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DATA MANAGER
Salary: R311 358 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36225/1)
The Department requires the services of a motivated, self-starting team player with good communication and relevant skill for EMIS data management. He/she has a 3-year tertiary qualification in IT, accompanied by 5 years' experience in working with big databases and good working knowledge of Database programming (MS SQL Server) and at least one statistical package (eg SAS, SPSS or other) and MS Office. A valid driver's licence is essential. A postgraduate qualification in IT will be an added advantage, as will knowledge of programming, project management and the education system in the country.
The successful candidate will: ● Develop and maintain a database management system ● Integrate data from Provincial Education Departments ● Ensure that quality standards are maintained on the database ● Ensure continual improvement of the database to international norms ● Ensure security for all EMIS datasets ● Assist with developing value-added products derived from data in the database ● Liaise and collaborate with other Government departments, such as Statistics South Africa and researchers.
Closing date: 4 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SENIOR EDUCATION INFORMATION ANALYST
Salary: R369 000 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36225/2)
The Department requires services of a motivated, self-starting team player with good communication and relevant skills to lead and middle manage education information policy and standards implementation. The successful candidate will have a BA degree and 5 years' experience in education, with good working knowledge of at least one statistical package (eg SAS, SPSS or other) and MS Office. Knowledge of survey methodology and project management and a valid driver's licence are essential.
A postgraduate qualification in education or related field will be an added advantage, as will knowledge of the education system in the country.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Information policy and standards: ● Developing and monitoring EMIS Policy and its implementation ● Developing, implementing and maintaining Education Information Standards ● Conducting research on local and international standards ● Implementing Projects on Education Information Standards.
Determination and consultation on information needs and indicators: ● Consulting with stakeholders and determining information user needs ● Collaborating with Monitoring and Evaluation on the determination performance indicators – as information user needs. EMIS capacity building: ● Compiling the EMIS Capacity Building needs ● Developing and implementing national EMIS Capacity Building frameworks and objectives. Data quality audit: Administrating Data Quality Audits/Verification. Secretariat of statutory EMIS Committees: ● Co-ordinating Education Information Standards Committee and its Technical Sub-committee and providing secretarial services ● Co-ordinating HEDCOM Sub-committee on EMIS and its Technical Sub-committee and providing secretarial services.
Closing date: 4 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Branch: Further Education and Training
Directorate: FET Examination and Assessment (Schools) (PL5)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ITEM DEVELOPMENT
Salary: R369 000 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36225/3)
The minimum requirement for this post is an appropriate 3-year Higher Education qualification (or equivalent), which must include appropriate experience at FET school level. Knowledge of and experience in FET examinations and assessment are prerequisites. Candidates must have 8 years' experience in the management of the setting of high stakes examination question papers, report writing, project management, policy development, writing of official correspondence, submissions and Parliamentary enquiries.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the setting of question papers for the Senior Certificate and the National Senior Certificate. He/she will: ● Manage the appointment of examiners and moderators ● Conduct training of examiners and moderators ● Conduct research relating to examiners and assessment ● Analyse and report on trends and outcomes in assessment in terms of the National Curriculum statements for Grade 10-12 and facilitate feedback into teaching and learning. The candidate must be able to manage staff, work under pressure, must be willing to work after hours and over weekends in order to meet deadlines and fully understand the security requirements relating to public examinations.
Closing date: 4 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Branch: General Education
Directorate: School Management and Governance
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Salary: R369 000 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36225/4)
The Department of Education is seeking suitable candidates with relevant qualification to work in the area of education management and governance development.
Applicants must have an appropriate recognised degree in Education with expert knowledge and understanding of education management and governance and at least 8 years' experience within the education system, as well as a good understanding of how the education system works. Experience in project development and management, the management of budgets and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act will be added advantages. The successful candidate must be capable in policy development and analysis and be able to work in a team as well as independently and work under pressure in order to meet deadlines. Good verbal as well as written communication skills, computer skills in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and willingness to work extensive hours and travel frequently are required.
The successful candidate will: ● Be part of the directorate's management team assisting in taking strategic decisions ● Manage national projects and their budgets, including the development of business plans and implementing these plans ● Draft Parliamentary responses and correspondence for the Department of Education ● Liaise with provincial colleagues to improve delivery against policies and programmes ● Co-ordinate meetings and conferences with key roleplayers and represent the directorate when required.
Closing date: 4 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
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Chief Directorate: Quality Promotion and Assurance
Directorate: Systemic Evaluation
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Salary: R369 000 per annum all-inclusive salary package (Ref. 36225/5)
Interested persons must be in possession of an appropriate 3-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) and appropriate training as a teacher for languages (literacy), supplemented by at least 8 years' relevant experience. Provable multilingual competencies (written and spoken) will be an added advantage. Applicants must have extensive knowledge of and insight into the techniques and processes of designing, controlling, implementing and evaluating large-scale assessments, basic methods of data analysis and provable competence in writing and reporting to different audiences. Knowledge of South African education policies, legislation and the curriculum in the school sector is important. Basic research and general communication skills, ability to use computers for research-related purposes and project management skills are essential requirements. A broad knowledge of the assessment policies within the South African National Curriculum Statement is also important. The ability to work effectively and with necessary sensitivity in a diverse team under extraordinary pressure will be advantageous.
The appointees will be responsible for: ● Providing strategic leadership in Systemic Evaluation and national assessments projects ● Developing learner assessment and data collection instruments ● Monitoring intervention strategies to maintain high standards of learner achievement in the system ● Liasing with Provincial Departments of Education, other government departments and stakeholders ● Writing and analysing reports, speeches and policy documents ● Attending to correspondence relating to Systemic Evaluation and national assessments.
Selected candidates must be willing to undertake a competency assessment.
Closing date: 4 December 2007.
Enquiries: Ms H Matjebe, tel. (012) 312-5108.
