Chief Director: (Partnerships In Education)
Dept. of Basic Education
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Requirements
The applicants must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA; Five (5) years’ experience at Senior Managerial level is required Experience, knowledge and understanding of violence prevention, social cohesion and equity in education, sport, arts and culture; Experience in discharging high level strategic planning processes, human resource management and financial management; Excellent communication skills, inter- personal skills and writing skills; Strong negotiation and presentation skills; Experience of working closely and cooperatively with internal and external associates; Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills; An understanding of Education policies and legislation; Process Competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientated and Customer Focus and Communication skills; Core Competencies: Strategic capability and Leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Knowledge management; People management and Empowerment; Promotion of communication, Innovation and Creativity; Applicants must have a valid license and be willing to travel extensively.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership in the development, implementation, coordination and implementation of education policies and legislation and policies, programmes 6 and systems to ensure quality education for all; Providing strategic leadership and operational management of the Chief Directorate, which includes the Directorates: Social Cohesion and Equity; School Sport and Enrichment as well as Safety in Education; Promoting school sport, arts and culture programmes; Promoting safety in education; Promoting social cohesion, human rights and non-discrimination in education; Liaising and co-operating with Provincial Education Departments, National Government Department, Universities, Research Organisations, Sport Federation, as well as Non- Government Organisations and Civic Organisations; Overseeing monitoring and evaluating policies and strategies for promoting the work of the Chief Directorate; Representing the Department, both internally and externally as required; Liaising with and reporting to project funders; Managing the MTEF budgets and monthly cashflow statements of the Chief Directorate; Coordinating and monitoring the performance management and development as well as needs- based capacity building of staff; Overseeing the development and management of risk and fraud management plans; Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of programmes as directed by the Council of Education Ministers, Heads of Education Department Committee, the Minister and Senior Management.
How to Apply
This job's application instructions were not included in the circular. Contact the enquiries person directly for application details, or visit dpsa.gov.za for the full circular.
View full DPSA circular (PDF) →Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
Notes
A Certificate for SMS pre-entry programme is required for all SMS appointments, the full details 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 that intends to test relevant technical element of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, 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 assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. OTHER POSTS
Directorate: Partnerships in Education
12
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Closes 12 June
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