Jobs at Mpumalanga Department of Education

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. Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Appropriate experience in electronic data processing systems, project management and internal auditing. Knowledge of GAAP and Internal Auditing Standards. Exposure to Public Finance

DUTIES

• High level risk assessment of business units. Determine the scope of audit testing. Prepare medium and long term audit plans. Manage the planning and execution of audits in accordance with the IIA Standards. Monitor compliance of policies and procedures. Report audit findings to the Accounting Officer and make recommendations for correcting deficiencies to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity. Analyse losses and manage the departmental database for loss control. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department. 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. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency.

DUTIES

• Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for further education and training and Public Examinations. Ensure the effective delivery of policy, programmes and systems for diverse educational support services. Manage independent Institution compliance as well as examination question papers and marking, examination policy support and examination administration support. 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.