Jobs at Department of Basic Education

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicant must in a possession of a relevant Bachelor of Law/Legal Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level; Experience in Education Law is a pre-requisite;
• The candidate must be admitted as an Attorney or Advocate; Knowledge of the South African legal system and legal practices; Excellent leadership skills and strategic management skills; 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Directorate: Legal Services; Providing litigation support to the National Department of Basic Education (DBE) as well as Provincial Education Departments;
• Providing legal advice to the entire Department; Coordination, monitoring, evaluating and supporting the effective implementation of legislation related to the basic education; Administering legislation of statutory bodies;
• Managing court cases on behalf of the Minister and Director-General of the Department Basic Education; Drafting advice on national and international agreements and negotiating the terms of agreement with parties. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three year post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
• One year relevant experience in Supply Chain Management environment; One year experience of LOGIS system and the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database;

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quotations for goods and services from suppliers listed on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD); Ensuring that the quotation processes are compliant, standard bidding documents are compiled in accordance with department policies, procedures and all applicable legislative requirements; Rendering guidance in writing of specifications;
• Rendering secretarial support to Bid Specification Committee (BSC) and Quotation Evaluation Committees (QEC). Compiling submissions for deviation requests and compile reports. Managing LOGIS transactions such as processing of requisitions, authorisation of procurement advice and authorise payments.
• Providing supervision and guidance to subordinates. Monitoring, controlling and evaluating performance of subordinates and performing any other duties as delegated by managers. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; Good understanding of the operation of the Public Sector; Good interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal);

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for secretarial and general administrative support services to the Director. Maintaining a professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders and serve as a direct point of contact for visitors; Taking responsibility for the general organisation, tidiness and image of the Office of the Director.
• Handling, screening and managing incoming telephone calls, taking messages and transfer telephone calls to the Director or relevant units ensuring the efficient flow of information. Managing and coordinating the diary of the Director; Facilitating logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and appointments;
• Making arrangements for the Directors work related travel itinerary by coordinating transport and accommodation requirements and compiling and reconciling subsistence and travel claims; Maintaining a document management and an orderly filing system; Preparing submissions and reports; Assisting with the consolidation of the Directorate’s reports.
• Providing secretariat support during meetings; Managing all communications; Screening incoming and outgoing calls in the office of the Director; Performing any other duties as delegated. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; Knowledge in travel and accommodation; Knowledge of the BAS system, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and National Travel Policy Framework;

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for responsible for receiving VA26As; Verifying compliance and provide approval stamp on the VA26A by issuing the order number;
• Registering travellers on the approval book; Making copies of VA26As and filing original; Scanning VA26As and saving them electronically on the H-Drive;
• Receiving and stamping invoices on a weekly basis; Compiling invoices on the General Journal form and capturing them on the BAS system;
• Recording journals on the register book for queries from finance; Amending and rectifying queries from Finance Directorate and attend to internal queries with travellers and travellers bookers; Performing any other duties as delegated