Job Vacancies at Western Cape Social Development

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development.

Key Performance Areas

• To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources bythe unit/sub directorate;
• Manage a community development policy unit to ensure that the required legislative policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Manage the development of policies for rendering a community development service in departments;
• Keep up to date with new developments in community development and management fields; Plan and ensure that community development policy research is undertaken. Undertake complex community development research.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application; Individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions; Develop community development policies and strategies.
• Skills in the following: Presentation; Problem-solving skills; Financial management; Project management; Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Staff management; Policy formulation and implementation. 

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Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker;
• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Key Performance Areas

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (Case work, group work and Community work);
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers;
• Continuous Professional Development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.
• Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

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Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker;
• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Key Performance Areas

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (Case work, group work and Community work);
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers;
• Continuous Professional Development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.
• Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

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Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker;
• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Key Performance Areas

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (Case work, group work and Community work);
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers;
• Continuous Professional Development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others.
• Skills in the following: Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication; Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good planning and organizing; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves; Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

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Minimum Requirements

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration and proof of current registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• To ensure that social work services are rendered with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes.
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form. Supervise employees engaged in these functions;
• Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher-level administrative functions. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics.
• Skills in the following:  Organising and planning; Project planning; Psychosocial intervention; Communication and language; People management practices; Conflict Management; Interpersonal; Report writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving and analytical skills. 

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification;
• A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services to the manager;
• Provide support to manager regarding meetings; Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget;
• Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); No experience required.
• Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.
• Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community;
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities; Human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment;
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; The understanding of social dynamics of communities;
• Skills needed: Presentation; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Facilitation; Research; Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial Management.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Key Performance Areas

• Render general administration support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the Chief Directorate;
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services;  Provide financial administration support service in the Component.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;  Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment.
• Skills in the following: Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; Language skills; Presentation Skills; Decision-Making; Computer Literacy; Good written and communication skills; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and Organising.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification)

Key Performance Areas

• Petty Cash Administration; Banking and Cash Management; Perform Bookkeeping and systems support services;
• Render Financial Accounting transactions; Perform Salary Administration support services.

Competencies

• Basic knowledge of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability  to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Insight of the Public Service financial legislations,  procedures and Treasury regulations PFMA, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA),Public Service Regulations (PSR), Prefencial Procurement Policy Framework (PPPFA), Financial Manual); Financial operating systems Personnel and Salary System (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logical Information System (LOGIS)  
• Skills in the following: Language; Numeracy; Literacy; Job Knowledge; Communication; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of figures; Planning and organisation; Language; Good verbal and written communication skills; Basic Numeracy skills; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) or higher, as recognised (SAQA)
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level

Key Performance Areas

• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Ensure a departmental management accounting service.
• Management Accounting: Ensure an integrated, effective and efficient budget planning system in respect of revenue and expenditure , Manage the departmental budget process, Prepare inputs for strategic plan and annual performance plan, Manage the departmental Medium Term, expenditure Committee (MTEC) process, Maintain and monitor financial information, Prepare a breakdown of estimated revenue and expenditure, Manage roll overs of funds, Develop and maintain policies, procedures and processes, Ensure an integrated, effective and efficient in-year budget monitoring, reporting and adjustment system, Manage the monitoring of revenue and expenditure, Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes , Manage the revenue and expenditure adjustments estimates process, Develop and maintain policies, procedures and processes, Ensure a departmental financial accounting service.
• Financial Accounting: Provide expenditure and general payment services, Ensure an effective and efficient accounting system for transfers and subsidies, Ensure an effective and efficient Basic Accounting System (BAS) payment system, Ensure an effective and efficient Logistical Information System (LOGIS) payment system, Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services, Ensure an effective and efficient accounting system, inclusive of liaison and coordination of policies, procedures and processes, Perform BAS systems control, Compile financial statements, Perform credit control services, Provide salary administration and debt management services.
• Strategic Management (including change management): Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate, Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate, Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate, Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate, Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.
• Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level, Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate, Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate and Department, Report to the Chief Director and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances, Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate, Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Proven Knowledge of:

• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions, Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function, Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management,
• Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership, Project and Programme Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management 

Skills:

• Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Strategic Planning 

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement Departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs);
• Facilitate the Department’s MPAT process; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain).

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Public Service procedures; Project management methodologies and standards; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government.
• Skills needed: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Problem solving; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy formulation and analysis; Monitoring and evaluation; Communication (written and verbal); Organising; Information and knowledge management and Dispute resolution/conflict management; Interpersonal relationships; Analytical thinking; Project management; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Research.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification (NQF Level 7) or higher, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at a senior managerial level;

Key Performance Areas

Line management:

• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Ensure departmental management and financial accounting services; Ensure a departmental management accounting service, Budgeting and planning, Budget monitoring and reporting, Ensure a departmental financial accounting service, Expenditure management, Bookkeeping and financial statements, Salary administration and debt management, Banking and cash management,
• Provide and manage supply chain management (SCM) services; Manage governance and contract management, Manage bid- and quotation, logistics and LOGIS, Manage departmental assets and fleet management, Render a service with regard to planning, compliance, performance management, capacity building and risk management,
• Provide an operational support service; Ensure the rendering of information and communication technology (ICT), human capital, corporate assurance, legal and communication support services, Manage the professional development of occupation specific dispensation (OSD) professions, Provide executive support to the HoD, Coordinate security management, occupational health and safety (OHS) and accommodation matters,
• Ensure sound internal control practices; Ensure proper governance, Render assurance services, Provide effective and efficient fraud and losses management service

Strategic Management (including change management)

• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate, Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate, Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Report to the HoD on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support,
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Chief Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director.

People Management:

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate, Monitor information capacity building within the Chief Directorate,
• Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Chief Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Chief Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Chief Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Chief Directorate level, Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Chief Directorate, Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Chief Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Chief Directorate, Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Chief Directorate and Department, Report to the Head of Department and relevant oversight role players/ committees on all aspects of the Chief Directorate’s finances,
• Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Chief Directorate assets, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Chief Directorate, Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Chief Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Competencies

Knowledge 

• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions, Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function, Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management,
• Proven knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration, Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems,
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape, Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector, Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes, Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements, Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments, Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day,
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations, Proven knowledge and understanding of performance management in general, Proven Knowledge on strategic sourcing, preferential procurement and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BEE),
• Knowledge of financia management processes, Knowledge of industry trends and best practices per commodity groups, Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement, Knowledge on procurement policies, procedures and contract management, Knowledge of records management, inclusive of registry servicesm and policy and procedures governing these functions.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership, Project and Programme Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate  NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience; Successful completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment is requirement.
• The nomonated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) before the the candidate can be appointed into this post. Please see notes below.

Key Performance Areas

• Line Management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Families and Children Programmes, Special Programmes, Social Crime Prevention, Programmes, Support the service delivery unit (SDU) and service delivery partners with the implementation of programmes (children and families, and restorative services: Victim empowerment, crime Prevention and support, and substance abuse), District Business Planning, Information & Stakeholder Management, Manage operational business planning and monitoring processes, Community Development Programmes, Manage Corporate Services at Regional Level, 
• Strategic Management (including Change Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate, Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate ,Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Evaluate regional performance against predetermined objectives and standards and report to the HOD, Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational managagement support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate , Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate, Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.
• Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level, Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate, Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate and Department, Report to the Chief Director and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances, Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate, Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of applicablepolicies and procedures: Educational environment;
• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Management principles; 
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management;
• Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting skills; Communication and facilitation skills; Strategic thinking and planning.