Assistant Director: School Governance at Gauteng Department of Education

Requirements :

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration and Governance/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Governance)/ Administrative Information Management / Administrative Management or three-year related qualification plus minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in governance environment within School Administration environment at a supervisory level or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7.
• Knowledge of legislative framework (Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation). Knowledge of financial management and procurement processes, wide range of office management and administrative tasks. Demonstrative computer literacy, (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: People orientated.
• 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 :

• Render administrative support for school governance functions. Coordinate BMT/ IDSO and District school visits. Coordinate school governance training programmes. Implementation of Regulation and policy on good governance and management.
• Scan and analyse the environment to guide and recommend to implementation of policy and regulations. Monitor implementation of governance related policy and regulations. Development of School Governance Policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in the development implement of policies and ensure compliance with the relevant SASA (South African Schools Act) regulatory framework.
• Ensure the implementation of adequate school governance policies and procedures by conduction workshops across all districts. Implement and monitor all activities related to financial management. Coordinate, support, and provide information on Audits queries. Supervision of Staff. Allocate duties to subordinates.