Director: Further Education & Training at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of education policies and legislation, in particular the policy frameworks governing the provision of further education and training, as well as the PFMA and Financial Regulations.

DUTIES :

• Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for further education and training. Promote the planning, research and establishment of a co-ordinated system for FET and the facilitation of the design of programmes relevant to the development needs of the province.
• Promote the development and implementation of FET curriculum in line with the 12 fields of learning. Render a FET institutional management support services, including the following: The administration of the establishment/ amalgamation/ conversion/ closure of institutions/campuses. The facilitation of norms and the distribution of posts for the annual post establishments of FET institutions and campuses. The evaluation of institutional budget needs, and monitoring of financial audits and accountability.
• The analysis of the financial expenditure of institutions and their quarterly reports regarding progress on operational plans. The alignment of institutions’ financial policies with provincial and national policies. Manage and co-ordinate the following functions in regard of independent Institutions, including: The verification of enrolments and compliance to minimum standards on a regular basis.
• Ensuring that the governance of Independent Institutions comply with national and provincial policies. The evaluation of new applications and making recommendations regarding registration. The maintenance of a comprehensive register of all independent schools in the Province. The administration of subsidies for independent schools. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management (including Human Resources, Finance, Equipment, etc.) of the component. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level.