Current Jobs at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent and no experience needed.
• Knowledge: Departments, Provincial Directives, DPSA Polices, Circulars and Directives, DBE Circulars and Directives, National and Provincial Circulars and Directives.

Duties

• Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet.
• Verify query missing data and errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all data from the records. Submit data. Make regular backups of data.
• Update registers and statistics. Keep and maintain records and files.
• Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. Provide information to components.

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Requirements

• NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA. 3 year’s relevant experience in the information management field. 

Duties

• Provide support for implementation of the BEEI. Collect and analyse data on the initiative’s impact, including the number of youths employed. Prepare reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders, policymakers, educators and employers.
• Ensuring data integrity by removing inaccuracies and duplications. Data Analysis using statistical methods and tools to identify patterns and insights.
• Reporting by creating detailed reports and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders. Collaboration by working closely with other departments to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Facilitate the implementation of the project BEEI. Identify appropriate ways to collect, collate and prepare data.
• Track the number of youths employed through the initiatives and monitor retention rates. Provide assistance with the evaluation of the effectiveness of skills development programmes and training provided to youth. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Requirements

• An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 / NQF 7 in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Administration as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment. Computer Literacy.
• Practical working knowledge of Persal or any HRM related system.

Duties

• Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet.
• Verify query missing data and errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all data from the records. Submit data. Make regular backups of data.
• Update registers and statistics. Keep and maintain records and files.
• Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. Provide information to components.

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Requirements

• An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 / NQF 7 in Human Resource Management/Public Management/ Administration as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment. Computer Literacy. Practical working knowledge of Persal or any HRM related system. 

Duties

• Supervise and control of Compensation of Employees budgets and resources allocated to the district. Supervise and maintains staff records on annual leave, study leave, sick leave and special leave and advises management and staff on latest developments.
• Administer conditions of service, remuneration and employee benefits. Ensures that the payment of all benefits (fringe and exits) and allowances is done accurately.
• Supervise and implement conditions of service and service benefits (Leave, housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long Service, Recognition, Overtime, Relocation, Pension, Allowances, PILIR). Provide and monitor termination of services. Provide leave administration services.

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Requirements

• NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA. 3 years relevant experience in the research environment.

Duties

• Provide support research efforts to inform the implementation of Basic Education Employment Initiative. Provide support in Implementation of research strategy to inform the development and implementation of the BEEI.
• Develop research policy to support development and decision-making processes of BEEI. Provide guidance on collaboration with stakeholders to identify research needs and priorities on BEEI.
• Provide technical support in research, writing reports and engagement with stakeholders including educators and employers to inform research and ensure findings are relevant and useful in the project.
• Analyse, and interpret data to produce strategic reports and recommendations on education and employment outcomes. Monitor the project to make sure it follows the requirements and standards. Facilitate the implementation of the project BEEI through research.
• Assists senior staff to identify, explore, and develop proposals for potential funding sources. Contributes toward generating opportunities for new work through relationship-building with existing and potential clients.
• Complete a variety of analytic tasks, including data management and analysis, based on a project plan, recommending deviations from the plan as appropriate. Gather primary data, if relevant for a project, such as developing surveys and conducting focus groups or interviews.

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Requirements

• An appropriate recognised undergraduate NQF Level 7 qualification Supply Chain Management/Finance/Logistics Management as recognized by SAQA; Five (5) years’ experience working in the relevant area of which 3 years must be at supervisory level (salary level 7/8).
• A post degree qualification in the above will be an added advantage

Duties

• Monitor and manage logistics processes in the district to contribute to the rendering of a professional supply chain management services. Evaluate and analyse logistics processes. Serve as chairperson of the logistics committee.
• Provide statistics on logistics processes. Provide information regarding audit queries. Ensure the effective receiving and delivery of goods and services. Evaluate monthly reports on losses.
• Ensure timeous processing of payments. Evaluate authorized and reconciled payments reports against the Logis system. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
• Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
• Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates.
• Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance, and safekeeping of assets.

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Requirements

• NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level (NQF Level 7).
• 5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level (NQF Level 6). Computer literacy and valid driver’s license required

Duties

• Provide guidance on the development of implementation, monitoring and reporting of integrated strategy, policies and procedure for logistics and inventory management services.
• Communicate program status, updates, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and executive leadership. Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations, ensuring alignment with program objectives and priorities. Establish and maintain governance structures, processes, and reporting mechanisms to monitor program progress and performance.
• Track program metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the program team and across the organization. Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed. Manage the allocated resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to support program activities and projects.
• Monitor project dependencies, risks, and issues, and take proactive measures to mitigate them. To manage the implementation of BEEI Communication and advocacy. Facilitate the development of communication material. Facilities BEEI advocacy campaigns in the province. Manage stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Manage and report on beneficiary recruitment drive. Represent Easter Province at national level on BEEI relevant platforms. Facilitate collaboration and communication among project teams, ensuring integration and coherence across projects. Coordinate the management of programme activities. Coordinating with project managers to manage the resources and budget. Laying out the operating controls and parameters.
• Maintaining the essence of the processes that define and run the projects within the program. Ensure compliance with reporting requirements by providing consolidated monthly expenditure reports. Manage the compilation and implementation of BEEI Budget the programme activities. Monitor and support the development and implementation of Business Plans to the relevant authorities. Ensure the implementation of projects according to the approved business plan.
• Conduct BEEI Budget conciliation in line with the strategic objectives of the project. Monitor and report on performance of BEEI budget. Conduct Audit control services for the programme. Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
• Ensure timeously development and implementation of Job Descriptions, Work Plans and   Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.

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Requirements

• A three-year relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA; with a minimum of five years of relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the education sector;
• Extensive experience in quality and diversification of curriculum delivery and the design of continuing professional teacher development programs; Certificate in Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (SMS pre-entry programme). 

Duties

• Managing and developing innovative and effective teacher development systems and programme; Driving the Continuing Professional teacher development (CPTD) management system; Developing continuing professional teacher development courses that are pedagogically sound, data driven and content rich; Developing and maintaining an ICT platform to make quality professional development opportunities accessible to all teachers;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the impact and efficacy of the teacher development initiatives; Communicating improved teacher development strategies and practices. Providing strategic leadership to staff and developing annual plans; Managing the finances of the Directorate in line with the Public Finance Management Act;
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical element of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
• Identify and manage risks in responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts.
• Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.

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Requirements

• An appropriate Degree (NQF Level 7) qualification with at least a minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level within Learner Teacher Support Material or Curriculum Management environment and Library Services.
• Pre-entry SMS certificate as directed by DPSA. Certificate must be submitted prior to appointment. Experience in the education sector will be an added advantage.
• Proven management skills in education management or equivalent.

Duties

• Strategically direct the implementation of institutional transformation initiatives. Promote institutional efficiency and quality standards for effective teaching and learning. Manage the provision of school mapping services, revitalization of schools and of rural education. Provide education management information services. Coordinate institutional development and education delivery oversight. 
• Manage the allocated resources of the Chief Directorate in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates.
• Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Manage the development and implementation of policies. 
• Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Identify and manage risks in responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting.
• Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.