Job Openings at Department of Basic Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicants must be in a possession of an appropriate three-year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification in Labour Relations as recognised by SAQA;
• Three years relevant experience at supervisory level in an education sector; Two years’ experience in quality design of Continuing Professional Teacher Development Programs; Experience in formal writing and document management;
• Experience of dealing with Integrated Teacher recognition & Appreciation; Experience to the Teacher Well-Being Programs will be an added advantage;
• Understanding of Teacher Development Framework, Policies and National Education Policy Act (NEPA); Understanding of the education policy environment; 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting the Teacher Appreciation and Support Programs (TASP) that includes the inter-provincial concession and determine the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis through reviewing the programs annually with the Provincial co-ordinators;
• Assisting in the composition of the TASP management plans within the stipulated budget, followed by a comprehensive reporting and a clear strategic monitoring and evaluation plan; Assisting in the designing and implementing the Advocacy strategy;
• Assisting with the execution and implementation of the holistic activities for the National Teaching Awards (NTA) programme which includes analysis of the risk and mitigations pertaining to the awards;
• Compiling documentation required in the project; Assisting in promoting innovation and creativity in the management of programs; Liaising with other Directorates in the Department for effective planning, execution, and delivering of the NTA events; Management and administration of projects;
• Communicating with the DBE and other stakeholders involved such as the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), Teacher Unions, School Governing Bodies, Curriculum Specialists and the internal officials; Conducting comprehensive administration of TASP within the Department;
• Ensuring that teacher training is holistically co-ordinated by collaborating with Directorates within Branch: Teachers Education Human Resources and Institutional Development and other relevant Directorates within the Department. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicant must be in possession of an appropriate three year post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management or Public Administration, or Social Sciences.
• Two years relevant work experience in the field; Experience in teacher training, teacher appreciation and support programmes will be an added advantage; Experience in writing financial reports, collating and compiling team reports; Experience in creating and maintaining electronic and manual records keeping systems;
• Computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and general use of the internet; Experience in administration of training projects; Understanding of the government’s strategic vision, public service legislation and National Treasury Regulations and Policies;
• Knowledge of PFMA, BAS and Batho Pele Principles; Knowledge of financial administration, including budgets and cash flow management;
• Ability to create databases and presentations; Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines and targets; Communication skills (verbal and written); Willingness to travel; Valid driver’s licence at least Code 8. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Directorate complies with procurement policies and relevant departmental procedures; Ensuring that the Directorate meets financial reporting requirements; Ensuring that the Directorate meets its monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements;
• Coordinating the MTDF budgeting processes for the Directorate; Coordinating all financial income and expenditure reports; Developing mechanisms to prevent under and over expenditure on the Directorate Budget;
• Coordinating logistics for the Directorate’s meetings, training workshops, National Teacher Awards (NTA) adjudication sessions and NTA gala events;
• Coordinating supply chain processes; Maintaining and updating the assets register; Maintaining an electronic and manual record keeping system;
• Maintaining and updating the assets register of the directorate; Assisting with travelling and accommodation arrangements in the Directorate; Assisting with basic events managements such as invitations, attendance register, procurement and payment of event invoices;
• Compiling financial submissions, reports, and memoranda; Providing administrative support for the Directorate including tracking, and processing of documents and correspondence; Performing any other duties delegated from time to time in the Directorate.