Active Jobs at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• The incumbent must have experience of 3-5 years in Language in Education Policy Implementation.
• Must possess a degree in Language Education or must have adequate experience in working in the school management environment implementing Language in Education Policy.

Duties

• Ensure the management of the implementation the Language in Education Policy (1997) through national and provincial programs including Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE).
• Ensure Status Planning of indigenous languages in the province; facilitate capacitation and training of School Governing Bodies and school communities on School Language Policy (SLP) development and/or SLP reviews to comply with the Language in Education Legislative Framework.
• Assist school communities to develop SLPs that ensure multilingualism and intervene where language violations occur and offer assistance and guidance. Ensure establishment of infrastructure to enhance Acquisition Planning by ensuring that schools are fully multilingual as enshrined in the Constitution.
• The reinforcing of government responsibility to ensure that the benefits of service delivery are distributed equally by providing equitable access to services for all our clients irrespective of language in order to enhance their participation and voice in education matters. The management of language use in the department to ensure the functional use of all the official languages of the province, promoting the public image of Government.
• The encouragement of language learning, specifically tailored to the needs of the Public Service, to improve Public Servant's efficiency and productivity in the workplace and make the benefits of multilingualism visible.
• The encouragement of vibrant discourse on multilingualism with language role players and stakeholders. The establishment of collaborative partnerships to ensure the successful implementation of the Language in Education Policy (1996). Drive advocacy campaigns of Language Transformation.

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Requirements

• A recognised three or four year qualification, which includes professional teacher education qualification and registered with SACE as professional educator and 9 years’ experience in the education field; Experience in the educational sector and a post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage;
• The incumbent should have the following attributes and skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint; understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment of Educators Act, Personnel Administrative Measures and Persal; Exceptional analytical skills and Mathematical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure; problem solving skills; innovation and ability to learn quickly; Excellent communication (written and verbal), excellent interpersonal skills, ability to initiate and close attention to detail; A driver’s license is required since travelling is a requirement of this position. 
• A recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Education, which includes a professional teacher education qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a middle management position in education. Valid registration with SACE as a professional educator. Hands-on experience and knowledge of school management and governance, teaching and learning, resource provision for schools and learner support programmes. 

Duties

• Develop teaching models suitable for rural schools. Coordinate infrastructure development and maintenance for rural schools.
• Monitor the implementation of SASSA section 14 agreements.
• Adapt education programmes to serve specific needs of rural and deprived learners. Manage education operations. 
• Coordinate the sub-directorate budgeting planning and expenditure processes.
• Participate in the Directorate and Chief Directorate’s strategic planning and accountability processes.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes management and governance principles. Registration with SACE as professional educator.
• Nine 9 years’ experience in the educational field. A Valid drivers’ license. Sound understanding and knowledge of governance management. Management of Diversity.
• Understanding performance management systems. Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies.
• Experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum transformation. A good understanding of Matrix management. Knowledge and understanding of ICT in Education, as it relates to teaching and learning in the classroom.

Duties

• Evaluate, develop, implement, co-ordinate and monitor policies for teaching and learning of Mathematics, Science, Technology - as applicable - in the MST focus schools. Design and monitor the implementation of developmental -, support -, mentoring - and assessment programs for educators.
• Set the standards for performance. Render advice on competencies and performance indicators to ensure the delivery of quality education services.
• Promote subject enrolment in the school system, with a view to also increase the supply of qualifying candidates to enter into MST related courses in the higher education sector.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes professional teacher education qualification. Registration with SACE as professional educator.
• Nine 9 years’ experience in the educational field in a similar environment. A Valid drivers’ license.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of governance management. Management of Diversity. Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies.

Duties

• Manage all Social Plan Programmes, including scholar transport, rural school development, school nutrition and poverty Alleviation, HIV/AIDS advocacy.
• Develop strategies for the operations management within schools, report any problems from findings to the relevant line specialist for further intervention.
• Monitor the facilitation of education management development services. Develop operational policies for schools.
• Conduct ongoing desktop research on education delivery issues within the district. Exercise procurement and financial control measures for school administration.
• Monitor the facilitation of home education. Implement provincial government initiatives and national projects, communicate with stakeholders on policy and training issues.
• Manage and coordinate the development and training of School Government Bodies.

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Requirements

• A recognised three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education. Registration with SACE as Professional educator.
• 5 years’ experience in the educational field. Majoring in the Subject Field applying for.
• Experience as a Head of Department in the relevant subject will be advantageous. A valid Code 08 driver’s license.

Duties

• Knowledge and understanding in the teaching of the subject that is being applied for. Cross-field knowledge and experience in research, teacher training and materials development in the subject. Experience in networking with relevant stakeholders in the field of the subject applied for.
• Knowledge and understanding of all major relevant education legislation and policies. A commitment to participative management. The ability to communicate with ease at all levels.
• Project Management skills. Knowledge and understanding of the unpacking and facilitation of the curriculum, development of teaching materials such as Year Plans, Lessons Plans, Learner Workbooks where relevant to the subject., identifying the relevant LTSM to be used in the subject. Ability to train teachers. Understanding of planning and report writing.
• Be able to structure and facilitate constructive relationships with various teacher and curriculum development providers in the community, private, government and non- government sectors. Ensure the establishment and sustenance of appropriate structures, mechanisms, processes, and procedure to facilitate the development and implementation of the subject in the phase. Be able to effectively sustain a high level of performance.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes professional teacher education qualification. Registration with SACE as professional educator.
• Nine 9 years’ experience in the educational field in a similar environment. A Valid drivers’ license.
• Sound understanding and knowledge of governance management. Management of Diversity. Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies.

Duties

• Manage all Social Plan Programmes, including scholar transport, rural school development, school nutrition and poverty Alleviation, HIV/AIDS advocacy.
• Develop strategies for the operations management within schools, report any problems from findings to the relevant line specialist for further intervention.
• Monitor the facilitation of education management development services. Develop operational policies for schools.
• Conduct ongoing desktop research on education delivery issues within the district. Exercise procurement and financial control measures for school administration.
• Monitor the facilitation of home education. Implement provincial government initiatives and national projects, communicate with stakeholders on policy and training issues.
• Manage and coordinate the development and training of School Government Bodies.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes management and governance principles. Registration with SACE as professional educator. Nine 9 years’ experience in the educational field.
• A Valid drivers’ license. Sound understanding and knowledge of governance management. Management of Diversity. Understanding performance management systems.
• Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies. Experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum transformation. A good understanding of Matrix management. Knowledge and understanding of ICT in Education, as it relates to teaching and learning in the classroom.

Duties

• Oversee institutional development and support functions of all schools within the districts. Design frameworks for district school interface for EDO’s within the CMC. Monitor school functionality.
• Manage and coordinate operational policies with regards to school governance, HR provisioning needs, physical resource needs and management, financial and curriculum management, and the delivery of LTSM to schools. Work within a matrix management framework with units within the and outside of the district to ensure that schools in the CMC operate maximally.
• Co-ordinate and manage all activities of Education Development Officers within the CMC. Manage all Social Plan programmes, including scholar transport, rural school development, school nutrition and poverty alleviation. HIV/AIDS advocacy. Develop strategies for operations management within schools. Report any problems from finding to relevant line specialists for further intervention. Monitor the facilitation of education management development services.
• Develop operational strategies to implement policies and circulars by interpreting and coordinating such policies for schools. Conduct ongoing desktop research on education delivery issues within the district. Exercise procurement and financial control measures for school administration within the CMC. Monitor the facilitation of Home Education and Independent Schools and ECD Centres in the CMC.
• Implement provincial government initiatives and national projects, including research projects. Communicate with stakeholders on policy and training issues. Manage and co-ordinate the development and training of school governing bodies.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes professional teacher education.
• A minimum of nine (9) years’ teaching, examinations and assessment management experience. A valid driver’s license. Registration with SACE as professional educator.
• Computer literacy. Sound knowledge of provincial and national policies on the administration and management of assessment processes. Experience and exposure to examinations and assessment environment.

Duties

• Manage, co–ordinate and monitor all National and Provincial Examinations and Assessment activities within GET, FET. (School Based Assessment (SBA), District Coordination, Monitoring and handling of Examination Ethics and Security).
• Manage and monitor the registration of independent schools as examination centers, registration of learners in line with policy, subject changes, quality assurance of promotion schedules etc. Manage the design and co – ordination of all monitoring processes for the smooth running of all examinations and assessment activities.
• Manage the co-ordination and compliance to the assessment and examinations related policies, regulations and guidelines. Monitor the appointment and training of invigilators, monitors and examination officials in all matters pertaining to management of Assessment and Examinations. Verify the compliance of all facilities storing high security examination material. Co-ordination of accommodation and concessions for learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN).
• Management and handling of assessment and examination irregularities. Manage and implement the norms and standards for examination and assessment security. Coordinate integrated planning and promote examination ethics by all examination participants.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes management and governance principles. Registration with SACE as professional educator. Nine 9 years’ experience in the educational field.
• A Valid drivers’ license. Sound understanding and knowledge of governance management. Management of Diversity. Understanding performance management systems.
• Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies. Experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum transformation. A good understanding of Matrix management. Knowledge and understanding of ICT in Education, as it relates to teaching and learning in the classroom.

Duties

• Oversee institutional development and support functions of all schools within the districts. Design frameworks for district school interface for EDO’s within the CMC. Monitor school functionality.
• Manage and coordinate operational policies with regards to school governance, HR provisioning needs, physical resource needs and management, financial and curriculum management, and the delivery of LTSM to schools. Work within a matrix management framework with units within the and outside of the district to ensure that schools in the CMC operate maximally.
• Co-ordinate and manage all activities of Education Development Officers within the CMC. Manage all Social Plan programmes, including scholar transport, rural school development, school nutrition and poverty alleviation. HIV/AIDS advocacy. Develop strategies for operations management within schools. Report any problems from finding to relevant line specialists for further intervention. Monitor the facilitation of education management development services.
• Develop operational strategies to implement policies and circulars by interpreting and coordinating such policies for schools. Conduct ongoing desktop research on education delivery issues within the district. Exercise procurement and financial control measures for school administration within the CMC. Monitor the facilitation of Home Education and Independent Schools and ECD Centres in the CMC.
• Implement provincial government initiatives and national projects, including research projects. Communicate with stakeholders on policy and training issues. Manage and co-ordinate the development and training of school governing bodies.

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Requirements

• A recognized RVQ 13/14 qualification, which includes management and governance principles. Registration with SACE as professional educator. Nine 9 years’ experience in the educational field.
• A Valid drivers’ license. Sound understanding and knowledge of governance management. Management of Diversity. Understanding performance management systems.
• Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies. Experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum transformation. A good understanding of Matrix management. Knowledge and understanding of ICT in Education, as it relates to teaching and learning in the classroom.

Duties

• Oversee institutional development and support functions of all schools within the districts. Design frameworks for district school interface for EDO’s within the CMC. Monitor school functionality.
• Manage and coordinate operational policies with regards to school governance, HR provisioning needs, physical resource needs and management, financial and curriculum management, and the delivery of LTSM to schools. Work within a matrix management framework with units within the and outside of the district to ensure that schools in the CMC operate maximally.
• Co-ordinate and manage all activities of Education Development Officers within the CMC. Manage all Social Plan programmes, including scholar transport, rural school development, school nutrition and poverty alleviation. HIV/AIDS advocacy. Develop strategies for operations management within schools. Report any problems from finding to relevant line specialists for further intervention. Monitor the facilitation of education management development services.
• Develop operational strategies to implement policies and circulars by interpreting and coordinating such policies for schools. Conduct ongoing desktop research on education delivery issues within the district. Exercise procurement and financial control measures for school administration within the CMC. Monitor the facilitation of Home Education and Independent Schools and ECD Centres in the CMC.
• Implement provincial government initiatives and national projects, including research projects. Communicate with stakeholders on policy and training issues. Manage and co-ordinate the development and training of school governing bodies.