Assistant Director: Learnerships, Internships and

Overview

Coordinate learnerships, internships and experiential learning programmes at the Limpopo Department of Education Head Office in Polokwane.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Human Resource Development/ Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Labour Relations/Training and Development or related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience of which two (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level of 7/8 within the internship, learnership, workplace learning, youth development or skills development programmes fields.
• Valid vehicle driver’s license except for people with disability. Competencies.
• Knowledge and Skills: Sound knowledge of: Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Human Resource Development Framework, National Skills Development Plan, ETDP SETA grant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Internship and Learnership Framework for the Public Service.
• Occupational qualifications and workplace-based learning methodologies.
• Labour legislation and employment practices.
• Monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Project and programme management principles and internship. learnership and experiential learning frameworks within the Public Service.
• Programme coordination and administration skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Project planning and implementation skills.
• Report writing and data management.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Financial administration and budgeting skills.
• Problem-solving and innovation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Functional computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and database management.

Duties

• Coordinate the implementation of departmental internship programmes.
• Coordinate and monitor learnership implementation across districts and Head Office.
• Manage experiential learning placements for students from universities and TVET colleges.
• Liaise with ETDP SETA. institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a database of interns. learners and students participating in workplace-based learning.
• Facilitate recruitment. placement. induction and monitoring of programme beneficiaries.
• Monitor compliance with programme requirements. agreements and reporting obligations.
• Compile monthly. quarterly and annual programme performance reports.
• Coordinate mentor and supervisor training and support.
• Monitor stipend administration and programme expenditure.
• Conduct programme evaluations and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Promote youth employability and workplace learning opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of programmes with departmental Human Resource Development priorities.

How to apply

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON