Assistant Director: School Administration Services at Gauteng Department of Education

Requirements :

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration/ Public Management / Quantitative Management/ Administrative Information Management / Administrative Management or three-year related qualification plus minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in School Administration environment within School Administration and Governance at a supervisory level and or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7.
• Knowledge of legislative framework that governs Public Schools (SASA), Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislations. Computer skills in Ms-office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet), Project Management;
• Reporting Writing Skills: Communication (written and verbal), Planning and organizing, People Management, Problem Solving, Stakeholder and client liaison, Excellent inter-personal skills: Facilitation and Presentation skills. Supervisory Skills. A valid driver’s license is essential. N.B Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a Technical/ Practical test as part of the interview process.

Duties :

• Coordinate the resourcing of School Admission procedures for all Gauteng Districts and Schools. Facilitate the implementation of Section 21 allocations of resources for Non-Fee- and Fee-paying schools in the province. Coordinate the compensation of Non-Fee paying schools in line with South African Schools Act (SASA; section 28).
• Facilitate the Development and mediation of School Admissions policies and Regulations and Guidelines and policies to ensure implementation of South African Schools Act (SASA). Ensure the electronic Development and Advancement of the School Admissions System South African Schools Act (SASA).
• Analysis and interpretation of data sets and results to identify trends. Identify and analyze the efficiency of the utilized online admission system and report results to the management team to refine business requirements. Stakeholder and Client liaison.
• Collaborate with other Business Units on School Admissions related issues. Report on all irregularities / challenges experienced during the School Admission process including compensation processes.
• Provide administrative support to Business Units. Identify and attend to Business Units and line functions / Admissions Coordinators with regards to learner admission procedures and processes, registration of schools, re-organization of schools, resourcing of schools and ensuring the development of systems to implement SASA. Coordinate and support the induction and training of Admissions Coordinators, support staff, School principals and Administrators on their roles and responsibilities during the learner admission period. Supervision of Staff. Allocate duties to subordinates.