Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2024/02/08

Reference Number

HOD/DOE/01/2024

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Head of Department for Education

Department

Administration / Education

Enquiries

Mr. J. Bekebeke

Cellphone No.: 066 484 5888

Job Type

Five-year employment contract

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Kimberley

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

A relevant post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA supported by at least 8 years’ experience at Senior Management level of which at least 3 years must be with any organ of State as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.

The successful candidates will champion accelerated, efficient, effective and development-oriented service delivery in pursuit of the National Development Plan and the Medium-Term Strategic Framework within the over-arching context of the Northern Cape Government’s vision of a Modern, Growing and Successful Province.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Responsible for all function/duties  as Head of Department in terms of the Public Service Act and the Public Service Regulations the successful candidate will be expected to:

•Develop and implement a departmental strategic plan both for the in year and the MTEF period plus 2 years;

•Take all the necessary steps to ensure that the department is organized and structured in  a manner that will enable  the  effective and efficient delivery of  the Department’s mandate; Be responsible for all functions/duties as Accounting Officer in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations;

•Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable legislation;

•Provide strategic management leadership through planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling the performance of the Department.

Competencies

Proven strategic and leadership qualities, project and financial management skills.

An innovative person who will ensure the highest standard of service delivery.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, people management and empowerment attributes.

The successful candidate must also display the highest standard of ethical and moral conduct and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Moreover, honesty, integrity, analytical thinking and research are pre-requisites.

A valid driver’s licence and computer skills, advanced knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management policy framework, Public Service Act and Regulations are further prerequisites.

Remuneration

R1 663 581 (All-inclusive remuneration package)

(All-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary and flexible portion structured according to personal needs, plus 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance.)

Notes

For detailed information on this post its mandatory to visit the following website: http://www.northern-cape.gov.za/

NOTE: The NC Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative

action employer and aims to achieve gender and disability representivity at HOD level through these appointments. Therefore, we specifically call for suitably qualified women and persons with disability to apply.

Applications must be submitted on the new application for employment form (Z83). The new form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers licence and any other relevant documents. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Each application for employment form must be duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to comply with these pre-conditions will disqualify applications from being processed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).  Online applications such as emails with the relevant supporting documents e.g. comprehensive CV and qualifications will be accepted via electronic format e.g. Word, pdf, scanned images, etc.

A further requirement for all applicants is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name “Certificate for entry into SMS” and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS.

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 accordingly communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of the competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool.

Shortlisted candidates will further be subjected to a personnel suitability check which includes criminal record checks, verification of qualifications, financial and asset record checks, previous employment verification and citizenship verification. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an annual performance agreement and will have to disclose his/her financial interests annually. As Head of Department, the successful candidate will be subject to a security vetting at top secret level.