ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SCHOOL GOVERNANCE

Enquiries: Mr. Glentone Williams Tel: (011) 355 0297

Requirements:

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration and Governance/Public Management/Public Administration/Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Governance)/Administrative Information Management/Administrative Management or three-year related qualification plus a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in governance environment within School Administration environment at a supervisory level or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7.
• Knowledge of legislative framework (Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation).
• Knowledge of financial management and procurement processes, wide range of office management and administrative tasks.
• Demonstrative computer literacy (Computer skills in MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet), Project Management; Reporting Writing Skills; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organizing; People Management; Problem Solving; Stakeholder and client liaison; Excellent inter-personal skills; People oriented.
• A valid driver’s license is essential.
• N.B. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a Technical/Practical test as part of the interview process.

Duties:

• Render administrative support for school governance functions.
• Coordinate BMT/IDSO and District school visits.
• Coordinate school governance training programmes.
• Implementation of Regulation and policy on good governance and management.
• Scan and analyse the environment to guide and recommend to implementation of policy and regulations.
• Monitor implementation of governance related policy and regulations.
• Development of School Governance Policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in the development implement of policies and ensure compliance with the relevant SASA (South African Schools Act) regulatory framework.
• Ensure the implementation of adequate school governance policies and procedures by conducting workshops across all districts.
• Implement and monitor all activities related to financial management.
• Coordinate, support, and provide information on Audits queries.
• Supervision of Staff.
• Allocate duties to subordinates.

Notes:

• It is our intention to promote representativity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.
• Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed, and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
• A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C, and D compulsory and Section E, F, and G ignore if CV attached) however the questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F MUST be answered.
• A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted, and online applications.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process).
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge or computer assessment test. All candidates for MMS positions will be required to undergo competency assessment and security clearance.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance.
• The department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
• Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• The specific reference number of the post must be quoted.
• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer: Department of Education

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date: 07-02-2025

Criteria Questions:

Do you have an appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration and Governance/Public Management/Public Administration/Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Governance)/Administrative Information Management/Administrative Management or three-year related qualification?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in governance environment within School Administration environment at a supervisory level or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7?

Do you have a valid driver's license?