Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/04/03

Reference Number

DOE/01/2023

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Director: Quality Assurance

Department

KwaZulu-Natal: Department of Education

Enquiries

Mr K. Naidoo (Telephone No. 033 846 5533)

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City

Head Office: Pietermaritzburg

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) coupled with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle managerial level. Computer Literacy.

A valid driver’s license

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Design plans for promoting quality assurance at all levels of the education systems in KwaZulu Natal. Control and supervise the work of professional and no-professional staff in the quality assurance directorate. Advise the system on all matters pertaining to quality assurance of curriculum delivery related aspects mandate of the department of education in Kwa Zulu Natal.

Competencies

Knowledge of  the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and other relevant prescripts and legislations. Good presentation skills. Analytical thinking, Research and report writing skills, Policy formulation and Project management. Computer literacy. Communication (written and verbal and Interpersonal skills.

Remuneration

R1 105 383 P.A.  (Salary Level 13) (All-Inclusive Package to be structured In line with rules for SMS). 

Notes

The requirements for the appointment at Senior Management Services level will be the completion of the Senior Management Pre- entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government.

The SMS-pre-entry-certificate obtained from the National School of Government is required for all SMS applicants in addition all SMS posts is subject to a positive security clearance, verification of educational qualifications and the signing of performance agreements.  All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency Based Assessments). The Competency Based Assessment will be used to test the generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.

Applications must be made on the new Application Form for employment (Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a copy of the ID, a detailed CV with full particulars of training, qualifications, skills, competencies, knowledge and experience.  The closing date for this circular is 03 April 2023 unless otherwise stated.

Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference

number on your application.

Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the person whose name appears under each post.

Applications should be forwarded in time to the address provided to reach this office on or before the closing date.  Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to identify themselves through their ID documents or Valid driver’s licences (if specified as a job requirements), as well as the highest relevant educational qualification, on or before the day of the interview. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), must also submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)

E-mailed copies of applications will not be considered.

If applicants do not hear from this office within six months after the closing date of this circular, they must consider their applications as unsuccessful.

Applications that do not comply with the above instructions shall be disqualified.

Applicants whose appointment will assist in improving the Department’s Employment Equity Profile will be considered favourably (e.g., Disabled, woman and youth.

Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department.