Latest Vacancies at Gauteng Department of Education

Reference Number : refs/020590

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 9 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience.
• Project Management qualification will be an added advantage. Must be registered with SACE. Good knowledge of relevant Education Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Acts.
• Sound communication, proficiency in English, report writing, presentation, negotiation and conflict management skills.
• A sound knowledge of Institutional Development and Support processes within Public Ordinary Schools.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of global trends in School Readiness.
• An understanding of Data & Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Proven experience of both Qualitative and Quantitative research methodologies.
• Knowledge of policy development and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Matrix Management, Projects, People and Financial Management. Computer skills in Ms Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet. Knowledge of PFMA and procurement processes. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Monitor and evaluate implementation of policy frameworks.
• Coordinate Institutional Readiness processes on a quarterly basis by planning, oversight monitoring, tracking and reporting on School Readiness Indicators.
• Develop and facilitate the utilisation of operational systems.
• Analyse School Visit Reports and data received from School Readiness, Quality Assurance and investigation processes and escalate recommendations to the relevant line functions.
• Monitor operational planning frameworks for institutions including learner attendance.
• Develop Standard Operating procedures to address systemic needs as and when identified Develop and manage tracking systems for all queries received from the offices of the MEC, HOD and DDG.
• Track the management and delivery of all activities within School Readiness Sub-directorate.
• Financial management/ Audit/Risk management.
• N.B Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a basic computer competency test as part of the interview process.

go to method of application »

Reference Number : refs/020591

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 9 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience.
• Must be registered with SACE.
• Good knowledge of relevant education legislation, regulation, Acts, agreements, policies, associated schedules and procedures. Proven management and leadership skills.
• Sound communication, negotiation, conflict and strategic management skills.
• The ability to coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer Literacy is essential (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Coordinates the implementation of education support activities in district offices from Chief Directorate.
• Oversee that staff levels at district offices are adequate to ensure efficient and effective support to institutions.
• Coordinate and monitor the programmes and strategies of the department within the region.
• The implementation and monitoring of departmental policy and strategies.
• Manage stakeholders and other interested parties in the region, coordinate and support districts and institutions on physical resources.
• Case management: coordinates and management of the implementation decisions.
• Manage and coordinate the collection of data and information to facilitate districts support.

go to method of application »

Reference Number : refs/020592 

Requirements :

• A recognized three or four- year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 9 years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management experience.
• Must be registered with SACE.
• Knowledge of curriculum development. Research and analysis. Leadership, Strategic Management and transformation Financial Planning and Management. Communication skills.
• Monitoring and Evaluation. Report writing skills.
• Organising and executing.
• Staff development. Good knowledge of teaching as provided for in the professional qualification.
• Mastered the concept, able to act independently, provides guidance and training to others.
• Knowledge of applicable educator legislation, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of Performance Management. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide leadership to the Business Unit. Provide educational leadership, management and governance guidance and support to the schools (this includes support in financial management, governance, school organisation. and management, as well as conflict resolution).
• Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives in the districts in line with departmental objectives.
• Provide an environment that creates and fosters commitment and confidence among colleagues and educators, while promoting the values of fairness and equity in the workplace.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
• Establish clear channels of communication with schools and other stakeholders.
• Chair workshops, case conference and meeting when needed. Provide financial planning and management support.
• Ensure that Principals manage their budgets in line with the South African Schools Act and maintain financial record for audit purposes. Provide strategic planning and transformation support.
• Manage and consolidate the School Improvement Plans (SIPs) into District Improvement Plans (DIPs) and use these to inform and give context to the provincial department strategic plans.
• Develop, review and implement policy documents.
• Participate in the EMIS surveys, maintain a database so as to become a provider of all relevant information about developments in education, to the broader public, manage the database on the schools that a district is responsible using EMIS surveys for data access; Collects and verifies critical information required by EMIS.
• Support the implementation of curriculum delivery services.
• Ensure effective implementation of National and Provincial learning policy frameworks in all schools within a Circuit.
• Support quality education delivery and in particular, teaching and learning, in educational sites for the purposes of both accountability and improvement of learner achievement.
• Ensure effective and efficient provisioning of LTSM for all schools in a Circuit.
• Guide the process of school establishment, rationalization and extension of curriculum in the circuit.
• Assist in equitable deployment of staff and resources to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Maintain effective partnerships between parents and school staff to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Develop systems for monitoring and recording progress made by learners towards achievement of targets set.
• Facilitate curriculum development at the school level. Provide guidance/assistance in learner assessment.
• Manage staff and development. Manage provision of support to school principals in curriculum delivery and administration of schools.
• Conduct performance reviews and appraisals of the Team. Ensure development of a profile for all schools within the circuit as per the required format.