CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DIRECTOR Reference Number : refs/020597 Directorate : Chief Directorate: School Management Number of Posts : 1 Package : R1 049 106 per annum per annum (an all-inclusive package) Requirements : A recognized three- or four-year qualification which includes professional teacher education plus a minimum of 9 years' experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience. knowledge of education legislation, regulations, Acts, agreements, policies, associated schedules, and procedures. Proven management and leadership skills. Sound communication, negotiation, conflict, and strategic management skills. The ability to coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer Literacy is essential (MS Word, Outlook, Excell, and PowerPoint). Valid driver's license. Duties : Coordinate the secretariat functions in the office of the Chief Director. Manage the general support staff and services in the office of the Chief Director. Coordinate the Chief Director's calendar. Ensure the safekeeping of documents in line with the relevant legislation. Manage implementation of education policies in all line functions within the Chief Directorate to support activities from the office of the Chief Directorate. Ensure that minutes are recorded and disseminated timeously to the relevant role players. Coordinate and collate all reports required. Coordinate audits, risk management, budget, and expenditure for the Chief Directorate. Analyse information and compile complex documents for the Chief Director. Quality assure submissions/reports. Coordinate, quality assure and compile presentations for the Chief Director. Develop submissions for the Chief Director. Ensure an effective and efficient tracking system for documents and cases in the Chief Director's Office. Coordinate contracts and performance reviews for Directors in reporting to the Chief Director. Manage resources in the Chief Directorate. Implementation and monitoring of departmental policies and strategies. Notes : It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or oninternet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and a detailed CV is required. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. All candidates for MMS positions will be required to undergo competency assessment and security clearance. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical Address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Employer : Department of Education Location : Head Office, Johannesburg Closing Date : 07-06-2024 Criteria Questions Do you have a recognized three- or four-year qualification which includes professional teacher education? Do you have a valid driver's license? Do you have 9 years' experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience? Please Notes :Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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