Educational Officer at Gauteng Department of Sports Arts Culture and Recreation

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate. A 3-year tertiary qualification Degree/B-Tech/National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Humanities / Languages/ Museums /Heritage Studies or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in the relevant field. Driver’s License (Code B). Skills: Interpersonal Relations, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication, Coordination, Computer Literacy, Report Writing.
• Skills: Management skills. Good interpersonal skills. Organizing skills. Ability to operate a computer. Communication (written and verbal). Interpersonal relationship. Problem solving. Ability to interpret relevant directives. Formulating and editing of memorandums. Analytical thinking. Budget and financial management.
• Knowledge: Basic financial procedures that must be followed during (e.g., receiving funds) payments on behalf of the State. Basic HR matters such as what resources are available, which training is available, relations practices/guidelines. Documents storage, tracking and retrieving. How to do basic planning, i.e. supplies needed/processes to follow to perform tasks. How to plan activities and resources needed which are not of a complex nature, such as planning and co-ordination of own work and that of sub-ordinates. Basic knowledge required to operate a computer system. Working procedures in respect of working environment.

Duties :

• Working with individuals to create learning plans. Encouraging and influencing the development of new learning opportunities through formal and informal classes as well as individual tutoring and mentoring.
• Community capacity building through supporting the development of community or local voluntary groups. Identifying the training needs of local volunteers and providing them.
• Formulating service plans and priorities in cooperation with other providers. Engaging with individuals and community groups, such as residents’ associates, parents’ groups, and young people. Identifying local interests and needs and ways to meet them.
• Managing staff and volunteers and dealing with team training (more usual un senior roles). Undertaking the administration and evaluation of provision and reporting to advisory bodies and management groups. Helping potential learners to overcome existing barriers to learning.