Assistant Director: ECD Centres at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Management or equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the related field.

DUTIES :

• Implementation of policy, programmes and systems regarding Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres, as well as the provision of Early Childhood Education. Ensure the implementation of national/provincial policies as specified by legislation and/or other policy directives. Ensure the optimum utilisation of resources via the establishment of timetables in accordance with prescribed work loads, job descriptions, work plan, attendance registers etc. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. Grant approval on applications for registration, de-registration, conditional registration and renewal of certificates for ECD Centre’s.
• Reject of disapprove applications for registration, de-registration, conditional registration and renewal of certificates for ECD Centre’s. Handle appeals in cases where the applications for registration, de-registration, conditional registration and renewal of certificates for ECD Centre’s have been declined, disapproved or rejected. Verify applications in terms of laid down qualification requirements and certify to the effect that applicant meets the minimum requirements.
• Establish and maintain up-to-date database on existing ECD Centre’s and their current status. Allocate funding in line with budget and audit financial records of registered ECD Centre’s. Ensure Liaise with Provincial Treasury on budget allocated for implementation of the ECD program. Negotiate with National DBE on salaries/allowances to be paid to ECD Practitioners. Manage the distribution of conditional grant and ensure appropriate use thereof. Provide logistical support services for meetings.