Director: School Landscape Management Revatilisation &

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Director: School Landscape Management Revatilisation & at Department of Education in Zwelitsha.

Imfuneko

• An appropriate recognised bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Education Management, Educational Planning, Public Administration, Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Management, Geography, Town and Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Economics, Project Management or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8 or higher) in any of the aforementioned fields will serve as an added advantage.
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service (SMS) Pre-Entry Programme.
• A valid driver's licence (except for persons with disabilities).
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience at a middle/senior management level within the education sector, public sector planning, institutional planning, rural development, educational transformation, school governance, infrastructure planning, district coordination, educational access programmes or related fields.
• Demonstrable experience in school landscape planning, school rationalisation and realignment processes, education transformation initiatives, institutional planning, rural education development and educational access programmes.
• Proven experience in coordinating strategic projects and programmes aimed at improving educational outcomes, institutional efficiency and equitable access to quality education.
• Extensive experience in policy development, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes within the education sector.
• Proven ability to analyse demographic, enrolment, migration, geographic and socio- economic trends to inform school provisioning, school sustainability and education planning decisions.
• Competencies: Good communication (verbal and written) skills, presentation skills, analytical skills, strategic planning and reporting skills, computer literacy, leadership skills, project management, stakeholder management skills, risk management and financial management skills;
• Should be a strategic thinker who has the ability to lead within a diverse environment;
• Should be able to work under pressure.;
• Candidate should have ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations;
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a working knowledge of the Education Policies, PFMA and Treasury Regulations applicable to the public service, NEPA, Educators Employment Act, SASA, Teacher Development Framework and Policies;
• A good understanding of Curriculum and teacher development within the sector;
• A sound and through understanding of the Education Sector.
• Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change management.

Imiqobo

• Provide mapping, and planning services for schools, hostels and scholar transport.
• Provide revitalisation of schools.
• Provide the coordination of rural education support. conduct planning liaison with circuits on institutional needs.
• Facilitate planning for school extension and new school creation.
• Facilitate the planning for scholar transport and new hostels.
• Coordinate the right sizing of schools.
• Administer the approval of changes in school type and classification.
• Provide data and spatial analysis services.
• Conduct agricultural schools revitalisation.
• Conduct revitalisation of historical schools.
• Conduct revitalisation of township and rural schools.
• Develop teaching models suitable for rural schools.
• Coordinate infrastructure development and maintenance for rural schools.
• Monitor the implementation of SASSA section 14 agreements.
• Adapt education programs to serve specific needs of rural and deprived learners.
• Manage education operations.
• Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
• Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
• Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates.
• Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
• Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets

Indlela yokuqoka

Applications must be submitted only via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, emailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.

Imibuzo: Mr. M Harmse Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za

Amanqaku

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 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. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. MANAGEMENT ECHELON