Job Openings at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• National Diploma in any of the Built Environment qualifications or N3 with passed trade test or National Diploma in Engineering. Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. Valid Drivers’ License.

Duties

• Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects. Prepare specifications for work; Develop bill of quantities; Develop proposals on associated costs; Implement inspections on projects [maintenance and infrastructure projects; Compile estimates; Update the electronic maintenance systems; Prepare progress reports; Analyse and compile relevant project documentation; Manage activities of contractors; Facilitate and resolve problems; Monitor compliance with building regulations; Prepare progress reports; Validation of work completed and verification of invoices;
• Make recommendations on payments for work completed; Implement follow up inspections. NEIMS assessments. (building condition assessments). Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management Systems; Assist to review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention; Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards; Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at Schools. Disaster management plans. Implement disaster management plans;
• Assist to prepare disaster management plans; Assist to provide training to Schools on the preparation of disaster management plans; Make inputs to the development of the integrated District Disaster Management Plan. School Maintenance Plans. Make inputs to School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs; Make inputs to the development of the integrated District maintenance plan and budget; Assist to validate quality of school maintenance plans; Assist to make recommendations to Schools in terms of changes to be made to District/Schools Maintenance Plans. Effective and efficient resources management. Maintain discipline; Manage performance and development of development of employees; Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions; Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements; Plan and allocate work; Develop and implement processes to promote control of work; Implement quality control of work delivered by employees.

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Requirements

• National Diploma in any of the Built Environment qualifications or N3 with passed trade test or National Diploma in Engineering. Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. Valid Drivers’ License.

Duties

• Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects. Prepare specifications for work; Develop bill of quantities; Develop proposals on associated costs; Implement inspections on projects [maintenance and infrastructure projects; Compile estimates; Update the electronic maintenance systems; Prepare progress reports; Analyse and compile relevant project documentation; Manage activities of contractors; Facilitate and resolve problems; Monitor compliance with building regulations; Prepare progress reports; Validation of work completed and verification of invoices;
• Make recommendations on payments for work completed; Implement follow up inspections. NEIMS assessments. (building condition assessments). Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management Systems; Assist to review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention; Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards; Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at Schools. Disaster management plans. Implement disaster management plans;
• Assist to prepare disaster management plans; Assist to provide training to Schools on the preparation of disaster management plans; Make inputs to the development of the integrated District Disaster Management Plan. School Maintenance Plans. Make inputs to School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs; Make inputs to the development of the integrated District maintenance plan and budget; Assist to validate quality of school maintenance plans; Assist to make recommendations to Schools in terms of changes to be made to District/Schools Maintenance Plans. Effective and efficient resources management. Maintain discipline; Manage performance and development of development of employees; Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions; Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements; Plan and allocate work; Develop and implement processes to promote control of work; Implement quality control of work delivered by employees.

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Requirements

• National Diploma in any of the Built Environment qualifications or N3 with passed trade test or National Diploma in Engineering. Minimum of five years’ experience post qualification. Valid Drivers’ License.

Duties

• Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects. Prepare specifications for work; Develop bill of quantities; Develop proposals on associated costs; Implement inspections on projects [maintenance and infrastructure projects; Compile estimates; Update the electronic maintenance systems; Prepare progress reports; Analyse and compile relevant project documentation; Manage activities of contractors; Facilitate and resolve problems; Monitor compliance with building regulations; Prepare progress reports; Validation of work completed and verification of invoices;
• Make recommendations on payments for work completed; Implement follow up inspections. NEIMS assessments. (building condition assessments). Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management Systems; Assist to review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention; Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards; Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at Schools. Disaster management plans. Implement disaster management plans;
• Assist to prepare disaster management plans; Assist to provide training to Schools on the preparation of disaster management plans; Make inputs to the development of the integrated District Disaster Management Plan. School Maintenance Plans. Make inputs to School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs; Make inputs to the development of the integrated District maintenance plan and budget; Assist to validate quality of school maintenance plans; Assist to make recommendations to Schools in terms of changes to be made to District/Schools Maintenance Plans. Effective and efficient resources management. Maintain discipline; Manage performance and development of development of employees; Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions; Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements; Plan and allocate work; Develop and implement processes to promote control of work; Implement quality control of work delivered by employees.

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Requirements

• An LLB qualification. At least 3 years appropriate post qualification legal experience. Valid driver’s license.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Providing and administering legal advice/ opinions in the Department, conducting research on policy, legislation and legal principles; Providing legal advice, guidance and opinions on legal matters to departmental officials; Drafting and/or amending legal documents including primary and secondary legislation that is administered by the Department. Drafting and editing legal correspondence on all administrative enquiries;
• Ensuring compliance with PAIA, PAJA and POPIA; Monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the effective implementation of education legislation; Assisting Managers with legal support in regard to contracts; Assisting with contract drafting and litigation; Conducting awareness on legal matters and legal intervention and carry out any other relevant duties as instructed.

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Requirements

• National Diploma in any of the Built Environment qualifications or N3 and a passed trade test in the build environment. Or Registration as an Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s licence. Minimum of Three Years’ experience post qualification. 

Duties

• Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects. Assist with the training of Schools on the criteria applicable to maintenance projects and emergency repairs; Assist to assess the School Annual financial reports in terms of maintenance expenditure against performance; Participate in annual evaluations on completed maintenance projects; Assist to interact with Municipalities to resolve any issues pertaining to services and/or building plans;
• Assist to orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities. NEIMS assessments. (building condition assessments). Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management Systems; Assist to review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention; Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards; Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at Schools.
• Disaster management plans. Assist to monitor compliance of disaster management plans; Provide assistance with preparation of disaster management plans; Assist to train Schools on the preparation of disaster management plans; Assist to provide mentoring services to Schools in terms of preparation of disaster management plan. School Maintenance Plans. Assist to draft School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs; Assist Schools to develop maintenance plans and budgets; Validate quality of school maintenance plans; Make recommendations to Schools in terms of changes to be made to Schools Maintenance Plans.

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Requirements

• National Diploma in any of the Built Environment qualifications or N3 and a passed trade test in the build environment. Or Registration as an Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s licence. Minimum of Three Years’ experience post qualification. 

Duties

• Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects. Assist with the training of Schools on the criteria applicable to maintenance projects and emergency repairs; Assist to assess the School Annual financial reports in terms of maintenance expenditure against performance; Participate in annual evaluations on completed maintenance projects; Assist to interact with Municipalities to resolve any issues pertaining to services and/or building plans;
• Assist to orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities. NEIMS assessments. (building condition assessments). Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management Systems; Assist to review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention; Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards; Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at Schools.
• Disaster management plans. Assist to monitor compliance of disaster management plans; Provide assistance with preparation of disaster management plans; Assist to train Schools on the preparation of disaster management plans; Assist to provide mentoring services to Schools in terms of preparation of disaster management plan. School Maintenance Plans. Assist to draft School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs; Assist Schools to develop maintenance plans and budgets; Validate quality of school maintenance plans; Make recommendations to Schools in terms of changes to be made to Schools Maintenance Plans.

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Requirements

• National Diploma in any of the Built Environment qualifications or N3 and a passed trade test in the build environment. Or Registration as an Engineering Technician. Valid driver’s licence. Minimum of Three Years’ experience post qualification. 

Duties

• Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects. Assist with the training of Schools on the criteria applicable to maintenance projects and emergency repairs; Assist to assess the School Annual financial reports in terms of maintenance expenditure against performance; Participate in annual evaluations on completed maintenance projects; Assist to interact with Municipalities to resolve any issues pertaining to services and/or building plans;
• Assist to orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities. NEIMS assessments. (building condition assessments). Assist to collect relevant data and information for updating NEIMS and Facility Management Systems; Assist to review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Schools on areas that should receive specific attention; Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards; Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at Schools.
• Disaster management plans. Assist to monitor compliance of disaster management plans; Provide assistance with preparation of disaster management plans; Assist to train Schools on the preparation of disaster management plans; Assist to provide mentoring services to Schools in terms of preparation of disaster management plan. School Maintenance Plans. Assist to draft School Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects through application of life cycle costs; Assist Schools to develop maintenance plans and budgets; Validate quality of school maintenance plans; Make recommendations to Schools in terms of changes to be made to Schools Maintenance Plans.

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Requirements

• RVQ 13/14 qualification in Occupational Therapy recognised by SAQA. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Occupational Therapist. Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of RSA qualified therapists who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of foreign qualified therapists, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Duties

• To assess the learner’s level of functioning; to identify barriers to learning based on the Occupational Therapy’ scope of practice. To conduct screening for the learners; administer formal and informal assessments. Analyse and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals. Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; determine individualised and group Occupational Therapy Services. Prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices; maintain records of Occupational Therapy Services. Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents. Manage Therapy support materials and equipment. Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). To assist in the placement of learners in the special schools. To conduct outreach services to other Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools.Engage in therapeutic capacity-building programmes and skills sharing on related therapy issues/matters: Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents etc.). Promote awareness of the different therapy disciplines; participate in awareness campaigns of different disabilities; provide direct or indirect outreach services when required; engage in continuous professional developmental activities based on the relevant programmes offered in the school; supervise undergraduate Occupational Therapy students and therapy assistants as required.
• Manage Therapy support materials and equipment: Request appropriate and adequate therapy support materials and equipment based on learner needs; safeguard therapy support materials and equipment; maintain records of therapy material, equipment and the issuing of assistive devices and report faults and maintenance needs of the materials and equipment; participate in inter and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
• Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Collaborate and interact with stakeholders (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Non-Profit Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, local government, and the broader Community). Advocate for learners who experience barriers to learning; liaising with therapists from other special schools and sharing best practices and experiences; liaison with relevant professional boards and tertiary institutions; participate in extra-mural and co-curricular activities.
• Management and Administration: Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); practice sound interpersonal relations, engage actively in performance appraisals per requirement.

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Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy: A recognized bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. HPCSA Registration: Current and valid registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory. One Year of Relevant Experience: A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. 

Duties

• To assess the learner’s level of functioning; to identify barriers to learning based on the Occupational Therapy’ scope of practice. To conduct screening for the learners; administer formal and informal assessments. Analyse and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals. Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; determine individualised and group Occupational Therapy Services. Prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices; maintain records of Occupational Therapy Services. Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents. Manage Therapy support materials and equipment. Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). To assist in the placement of learners in the special schools. To conduct outreach services to other Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools.Engage in therapeutic capacity-building programmes and skills sharing on related therapy issues/matters: Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents etc.). Promote awareness of the different therapy disciplines; participate in awareness campaigns of different disabilities; provide direct or indirect outreach services when required; engage in continuous professional developmental activities based on the relevant programmes offered in the school; supervise undergraduate Occupational Therapy students and therapy assistants as required.
• Manage Therapy support materials and equipment: Request appropriate and adequate therapy support materials and equipment based on learner needs; safeguard therapy support materials and equipment; maintain records of therapy material, equipment and the issuing of assistive devices and report faults and maintenance needs of the materials and equipment; participate in inter and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
• Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Collaborate and interact with stakeholders (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Non-Profit Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, local government, and the broader Community). Advocate for learners who experience barriers to learning; liaising with therapists from other special schools and sharing best practices and experiences; liaison with relevant professional boards and tertiary institutions; participate in extra-mural and co-curricular activities.
• Management and Administration: Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); practice sound interpersonal relations, engage actively in performance appraisals per requirement.

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Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy: A recognized bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. HPCSA Registration: Current and valid registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory. One Year of Relevant Experience: A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. 

Duties

• To assess the learner’s level of functioning; to identify barriers to learning based on the Occupational Therapy’ scope of practice. To conduct screening for the learners; administer formal and informal assessments. Analyse and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals. Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; determine individualised and group Occupational Therapy Services. Prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices; maintain records of Occupational Therapy Services. Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents. Manage Therapy support materials and equipment. Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). To assist in the placement of learners in the special schools. To conduct outreach services to other Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools.Engage in therapeutic capacity-building programmes and skills sharing on related therapy issues/matters: Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents etc.). Promote awareness of the different therapy disciplines; participate in awareness campaigns of different disabilities; provide direct or indirect outreach services when required; engage in continuous professional developmental activities based on the relevant programmes offered in the school; supervise undergraduate Occupational Therapy students and therapy assistants as required.
• Manage Therapy support materials and equipment: Request appropriate and adequate therapy support materials and equipment based on learner needs; safeguard therapy support materials and equipment; maintain records of therapy material, equipment and the issuing of assistive devices and report faults and maintenance needs of the materials and equipment; participate in inter and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
• Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Collaborate and interact with stakeholders (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Non-Profit Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, local government, and the broader Community). Advocate for learners who experience barriers to learning; liaising with therapists from other special schools and sharing best practices and experiences; liaison with relevant professional boards and tertiary institutions; participate in extra-mural and co-curricular activities.
• Management and Administration: Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); practice sound interpersonal relations, engage actively in performance appraisals per requirement.

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Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy: A recognized bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. HPCSA Registration: Current and valid registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory. One Year of Relevant Experience: A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. 

Duties

• To assess the learner’s level of functioning; to identify barriers to learning based on the Occupational Therapy’ scope of practice. To conduct screening for the learners; administer formal and informal assessments. Analyse and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals. Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; determine individualised and group Occupational Therapy Services. Prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices; maintain records of Occupational Therapy Services. Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents. Manage Therapy support materials and equipment. Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). To assist in the placement of learners in the special schools. To conduct outreach services to other Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools.Engage in therapeutic capacity-building programmes and skills sharing on related therapy issues/matters: Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services based on an Occupational Therapy plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., School Based Support Team, District Based Support Team, parents etc.). Promote awareness of the different therapy disciplines; participate in awareness campaigns of different disabilities; provide direct or indirect outreach services when required; engage in continuous professional developmental activities based on the relevant programmes offered in the school; supervise undergraduate Occupational Therapy students and therapy assistants as required.
• Manage Therapy support materials and equipment: Request appropriate and adequate therapy support materials and equipment based on learner needs; safeguard therapy support materials and equipment; maintain records of therapy material, equipment and the issuing of assistive devices and report faults and maintenance needs of the materials and equipment; participate in inter and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
• Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Collaborate and interact with stakeholders (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Non-Profit Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, local government, and the broader Community). Advocate for learners who experience barriers to learning; liaising with therapists from other special schools and sharing best practices and experiences; liaison with relevant professional boards and tertiary institutions; participate in extra-mural and co-curricular activities.
• Management and Administration: Manage effective administration practices of Occupational Therapy interventions; ensure compliance with the code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); practice sound interpersonal relations, engage actively in performance appraisals per requirement.