Director: Psycho-Social Support at Department of Basic Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicant must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Psychology, Social Work and Health Science; 5 years of experience at a Middle or Senior Managerial level; Experience in the design and management of Psycho-social Support programmes; Experience in monitoring and evaluation; An understanding of current education and/or school health policies and trends; Strong communication skills (verbal and written communication); Strong interpersonal and networking skills; Self-starter who works well independently as well as in a team; Ability to liaise effectively with officials at all levels of government and key stakeholders; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Strong conceptual and strategic leadership skills;
• Process Competencies: Knowledge Management competency; Service Delivery Innovation competency; Problem Solving and Analysis competency; Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication skills;
• Core Competency: Strategic Capability and Leadership competency; Programme and Project Management competency; Financial Management competency; People Management and Empowerment competency; Ability to promote communication, innovation and creativity; Valid driver's licence; Willingness to travel extensively. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the managing and supporting psycho-social support officials in the Department; Developing and maintaining policies and programmes aimed at ensuring the psycho-social wellbeing of learners and educators in schools and management of the Directorate budget; Managing and supporting psycho-social support officials at National, Provincial and District levels;
• Liaising and cooperating with Provincial Education Departments, National Government Department, Universities, Research Organisations as well as NGOs and Civic Organisations; Monitoring, managing and evaluating policies, strategies and programmes promoting and maintaining the psycho-social well-being of school communities; Representing the Directorate both internally and externally as required; Liaising with project funders where applicable; Managing internal and external partnerships.