Job Openings at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 8) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 8 years experience at a senior managerial level.
• Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. In depth knowledge and understanding of education policies and legislation, in particular the policy frameworks governing the provision of general- and further education and training, as well as the PFMA and Financial Regulations.

DUTIES :

• Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for general education and training (including ECD), as well as further education and training.
• Ensure the effective delivery of policy, programmes and systems for diverse educational support services, including education for learners with special educational needs, psychological guidance, career guidance, school enrichment programmes as well as the provisioning and utilisation of printed media and the management of school and education libraries.
• Ensure the planning, administration, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on learner assessments examinations and school evaluations. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer.
• The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Experience in networking with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors. Knowledge of executive office management priorities.

DUTIES :

• Manage the flow of documents and correspondences. Provide a secreterial role at Executive Management meetings. Coordinate and consolidate all relevant documentation for the HOD including strategic plans, budgets and reports. Coordinate the HOD and DDG’s one-on-one meetings on a regular basis to keep the HOD informed of developments in the Department.
• Organise and determine the most effective methods and standards of documents that will enhance the quality of the office. Compile and distribute confidential documents i.e. cabinet memoranda and general correspondence to relevant stakeholders. Liaise with programme managers on compilation/submission of documents in the Department. Record, track and provide reports on Executive decisions taken. Render executive administration support services to the HOD. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of executive decisions.
• Develop strategic and operational plans for the office of the HOD. Manage relations with external stakeholders as well as coordinate special projects. Act as a principal contact and provide support to the office of the HOD and MEC. Prepare for mutilateral meetings. Undertake research and compile reports for the HOD. Coordinate the submissions and response to Executive Council and legislature.
• Collate strategic and operational plans and performance reports. Assist with strategic and business planning processes for the Branch. Coordinate communication with all stakeholders and customers. Render secretariat support services. Assume the responsibility for the overall management of the private and administrative secretariat and personal support services to the HOD.
• Provide leadership in the management of the HOD’s strategic diary. Manage the diary, meetings and programmes efficiently. Ensure that there are document management systems in place. Manage the flow of correspondence and ensure timeous processing thereof. Liaison with protocol, security and other support services. Liaise with MEC and Departments regarding programmes and meetings.
• Schedule and organise meetings of the senior management team and provide support. Liaise with other branches in the Department and ensure that all statutory reports are prepared and submitted. Draft correspondence and take minutes of meetings. Collate strategic and operational plans and performance reports. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• Manage the Financial Accounting Unit. Manage the Department’s general expenditure services which includes the capturing, authorisation, record keeping and control of general payments and credit notes, as well as dealing with departmental suspense accounts and general expenditure debt.
• Manage the Department’s salary services, which includes all salary administration matters, PERSAL interface control as well as dealing with departmental salary accounts and salary debt.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the Division of Revenue Act. Meet the reporting requirements and standards set in terms of the PFMA, Division of Revenue Act and financial statements.
• Ensure adequate internal financial control arrangements and systems for the accountable delegation of financial powers, asset security, monitoring and evaluation, early warning and timeous corrective action. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of education policies and legislation, in particular the policy frameworks governing the provision of further education and training, as well as the PFMA and Financial Regulations.

DUTIES :

• Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for further education and training. Promote the planning, research and establishment of a co-ordinated system for FET and the facilitation of the design of programmes relevant to the development needs of the province.
• Promote the development and implementation of FET curriculum in line with the 12 fields of learning. Render a FET institutional management support services, including the following: The administration of the establishment/ amalgamation/ conversion/ closure of institutions/campuses. The facilitation of norms and the distribution of posts for the annual post establishments of FET institutions and campuses. The evaluation of institutional budget needs, and monitoring of financial audits and accountability.
• The analysis of the financial expenditure of institutions and their quarterly reports regarding progress on operational plans. The alignment of institutions’ financial policies with provincial and national policies. Manage and co-ordinate the following functions in regard of independent Institutions, including: The verification of enrolments and compliance to minimum standards on a regular basis.
• Ensuring that the governance of Independent Institutions comply with national and provincial policies. The evaluation of new applications and making recommendations regarding registration. The maintenance of a comprehensive register of all independent schools in the Province. The administration of subsidies for independent schools. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management (including Human Resources, Finance, Equipment, etc.) of the component. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• Manage the HR Provisioning Unit. Manage organisational development, the job evaluation system and equitable job design in line with strategic- and HR Planning.
• Manage strategic plans for the provisioning of human resources, and the provision of an effective HR information service. Manage the monitoring and maintenance of the departmental establishment as well as the PERSAL Personnel sub-system. Manage the Post Provisioning Norms in the allocation of posts & employment of educators. Manage and control the provisioning of human resources in line with HR- and Affirmative Action plans.
• Manage the recruitment and employment of educators and officials in offices in accordance with policy and delegations. Provide costing and inputs for Compensation budgeting processes. Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all HR provisioning related matters (procedural and policy).
• Manage the development and implementation of HR Plan, HR Performance Information, Risk Management & all other HR Strategic interventions in accordance to the approved HR Strategy & appropriate policy, processes & procedures- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a HR provisioning service. Identify the needs for improved HR provisioning services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof.
• Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity. Maintain discipline of staff members. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. Execute HR Performance Management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 

DUTIES :

• The Department of Education seeks to employ a dynamic leader as Director for the Quality Assurance Directorate. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the evaluation of the system. He/ she will drive the implementation of systemic assessments, whole school evaluation and support schools to improve on the quality of the delivery of education.
• He or she will also be a member of the management structure of the Department, and will be expected to contribute at that level. Develop and maintain a quality Assurance system and manage all systems concerning examinations. Conduct systematic evaluation on all levels of the education system. Promote the improved performance of learners at all learners’ sites.
• Manage systems concerning public examination, which includes the co-.ordination of matters pertaining to Grade 9 and 12 and ABET level 4 exams, as well as all matters regarding the computerized examination system. Render support services for all types of examinations and the administration thereof. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Extensive credible experience in facilitating and monitoring strategic planning processes and research programmes.

DUTIES :

• Conduct research related to strategic planning and formulate and review a clear strategic plan for the Department within the MTEF. Manage the promotion of integrated development planning and partnerships with all stakeholders involved in the reconstruction and development of education. Facilitate programmes alignment within the department, as well as the planning, monitoring and assessment of progress regarding the provincial programmes.
• Monitor the overall provisioning of education in the province and facilitate the planning of new policy directions. Ensure active and influential participation in provincial, national, and international development and planning processes with a view to identifying policy implications for education. Strategically co-ordinate, monitor and report on macro policy and planning processes, including the development of strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and the co-ordination of the preparation of the Annual Report.
• Determine the research needs of the department, conduct research/ co-ordinate the conducting of research and establish a departmental resource centre. Initiate, develop, facilitate and co-ordinate all developmental education projects in support of the overall strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity. Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management (including Human Resources, Finance, Equipment, etc.) of the component.
• Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level.