Director: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)

Overview

Director role leading the National School Nutrition Programme, overseeing the conditional grant and national coordination. Requires NQF Level 7 qualification and five years' managerial experience.

Requirements

• The applicant must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA , 5 years’ experience at a Middle/Senior managerial level In-depth experience in school nutrition, nutrition or food security programming, conditional grant programme management, or a comparable large-scale public sector programme, together with a sound understanding of the National School Nutrition Programme;
• Experience in policy formulation and implementation processes;
• Experience in managing diverse stakeholders and working effectively with communities;
• Strong analytical, strategic, research, programme and project-management skills;
• A sound understanding of the national, provincial, district and school interface within the education sector;
• Knowledge and understanding of nutrition/dietetics and related research;
• Knowledge and understanding of Government’s strategic vision and Public Service legislation and policies applicable to the education sector;
• Knowledge of the public sector policy, legislative and regulatory environment, particularly the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Public Service Regulations (PSR); and An understanding of Government strategies and interventions relevant to the work of the Directorate.
• Process competencies: Knowledge Management;
• Service Delivery Innovation;
• Report Writing;
• Problem Solving and Analysis;
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus; and Communication.
• Core competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
• Programme and Project Management;
• Financial Management;
• Knowledge Management;
• People Management and Empowerment;. Communication;
• Innovation; and Creativity.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong computer literacy and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment.

Duties

• The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and management of the National School Nutrition Programme and will be responsible for the national coordination, oversight and monitoring of the NSNP Conditional Grant, including programme implementation, compliance with the applicable grant framework, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Leading the development, review and implementation of norms, standards, policies and related measures for the National School Nutrition Programme;
• Providing strategic leadership in relation to the implementation of the three components of the NSNP, namely school feeding, nutrition education and sustainable food production;
• Coordinating the integration of the NSNP with relevant Government programmes, including the Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Programme (IFSNP);
• Overseeing, supporting and monitoring the implementation of the NSNP across provincial, district and school levels to promote consistent, efficient and quality programme delivery;
• Monitoring provincial implementation and performance against applicable grant requirements, programme objectives and agreed targets;
• Coordinating and supporting the preparation of programme and financial performance reports for relevant oversight structures;
• Evaluating programme implementation and impact in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and use evidence to inform programme improvement;
• Establishing and implement appropriate risk-management measures to strengthen accountability, governance and service-delivery outcomes;
• Managing and supervising national DBE officials within the NSNP Directorate, and provide strategic coordination, guidance, support and oversight in relation to NSNP implementation by provincial education departments;
• Leading and coordinating engagement with provincial education departments, other Government departments, communities and relevant stakeholders to promote alignment with departmental priorities and Government interventions;
• Promoting sound financial management and continuously monitor compliance with applicable Public Service prescripts and financial-management requirements; and Performing such other functions as may reasonably be required in support of the effective management and implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme.

How to apply

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application to Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Kumalo.N@dbe.gov.za./Sko sana.th@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa

Enquiries: Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291 OTHER POSTS

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. A Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) (Nyukela Certificate) is required for all SMS appointments; the full detail of the outlined requirements and course information can be sourced by following the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course-SMS-pre-entry programme. 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 All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process Note: Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON