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Requirements
An appropriate Advanced Diploma/B-Tech /Degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in Education with at least a minimum of 5 years senior management experience within Education environment. 51", "Proven management skills in education management or equivalent. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, SASA, Extensive working knowledge of public sector, particularly in Education sphere, Relevant Education Acts and Labour Relations Act. Competencies: Strategic Planning, Computer literacy, Communication Skills, Change Management, Negotiation skills, Report writing skills, Project Management, Good Interpersonal Relations, Problem Solving, Leadership, Facilitation and Consultation, Presentation skills, Financial Management skills, Policy development and Research skills, Innovation and creativity. Valid South African driver’s license is essential. Certificate in Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (SMS pre-entry programme).
Duties
Provide strategic leadership for the planning, target setting, resource allocation and budget allocation for the implementation of training and development programmes of educators and Grade R practitioners; the implementation of curriculum policy in the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET Phases; the management, monitoring and evaluation of curriculum delivery; and Schools of Specialisation. Oversee the management and coordination of all interventions specific to the capacitation of educators, improved learner performance in the GET and FET Bands, and the establishment and support of Schools of Specialisation. Oversee special projects and partnerships which support curriculum delivery and learner performance in the GET and FET Bands and Schools of Specialisation. Oversee provision and sharing of analytical and impact reports on the implementation of the curriculum policy, interventions and projects with internal and external stakeholders. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the curriculum policy, interventions and projects the effective implementation of curriculum policy, interventions, projects and partnerships. Ensure the effective and efficient management of overall resources within the Chief Directorate in terms of relevant acts and delegations. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of risk management and mitigate risks threatening the attainment of objectives and the optimisation of opportunities that would enhance the Chief Directorate’s performance. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Identify and manage risks in area of responsibility. Ensure timely budgeting, monitoring, variance analysis and reporting. Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts. Ensure the Unit’s assets are managed, maintained and kept safely. Weigh up financial implications of propositions and align expenditure to cash flow projections.