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x6 PROVINCIAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATORS ASSISTANT DIRECTORS POSTS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION: APPLY BY 17 JULY 2023

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x6 PROVINCIAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATORS ASSISTANT DIRECTORS POSTS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

DEADLINE: 17 July 2023

POST: ASSISTANT DIRECTORS (PROVINCIAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATORS) X6 POSTS

REF: DBE/21/2023
(One-year renewable contract) Branch: Delivery and Support
Chief Directorate: Planning and Implementation Support Directorate: School-Level Planning and Implementation Support
SALARY : R424 104.per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal (2) and Limpopo (4)

REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must be in possession of an appropriate three (3) years relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification in Education, which includes professional teacher education and registration with SACE as a professional Educator; A post degree will be an added advantage; Academic achievements must be coupled with at least six (6) years teaching experience; at least two (2) years relevant experience at supervisory level; Good understanding of the education sector in South Africa; Experience in managing the implementation of projects; Ability to produce quality work under pressure; Ability to manage deadlines; Ability to work with people at different levels; Ability to Interpret and utilise performance data to identify and address gaps in performance; Be a team player and be able to work autonomously; Knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Programme development; Computer literate; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Process management; Willingness to travel frequently; A valid driver’s licence; Possession of own transport.

DUTIES: The successful candidate will work with circuit managers to develop a data-driven approach to school improvement support; Participate in specialised multi-disciplinary teams to implement and manage various interventions aimed at improving the quality of education; Develop a plan for addressing identified weaknesses in order to improve teaching; Evaluate circuit priorities, deliverables and calendars (year plans) and work with the identified circuit managers to implement circuit improvement plans to achieve deliverables within agreed deadlines; Monitor on behalf of the DBE the refinement, implementation and monitoring of responsive improvement plans in order to record lessons for possible replication; Oversee the implementation of the turnaround strategies for each identified circuit; Undertake follow-up work to

ensure sustainability of expertise and compile and present progress, quarterly and annual reports on programmes undertaken.

ENQUIRIES Ms N Monyela Tel no: (012) 357 3294/ Ms M Mahape (012) 357 3291

Where to submit your application

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za

Important Note

NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be expected to demonstrate their skills in a short task as part of the interview and will be subjected to a security clearance. Shortlisted candidates may perform competency assessment. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has put measures in place to support the implementation of school improvement support programmes. The support is informed by the analysis of learner performance and it often takes the form of assisting with strengthening the utilisation of data to craft data- driven interventions to improve learner performance. Such interventions are intended to provide support to the identified targets. As such, the post is not fixed to the identified province but will be used in any province where the need arises. This is done to bring about an improvement in the overall quality of our education system. As part of this process, the DBE is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as School Improvement Support Coordinators.

Application Online

Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date and e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.

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