Job Description

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure the effective management of the education programme to promote the best interest and rights of residents at the facilities. This post is located in a Secure Care Centre and appointments are made in terms of the Public Service Act.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification (or higher qualification) in Education; Registration with SACE; A minimum of 5 years experience as an Educator.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Ensure effective implementation of educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Manage the implementation of the education programme suitable to meet learning needs of at-risk learner; Ensure safety and disciplinary measures within the education environment; Participate in daily, weekly, quarterly and annual safety and security measures and procedures; People management and development; Administer the people management policy to the education team - leave management and administration, employee management; Effective operational planning and execution; Management of resources, monthly reports, statistics, registration with SACE, self-development; It will be advantageous to have experience as a manager in the Education sector.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following

: Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service procedure; People Management Practices; Employee relations; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Skills needed

: Planning; Presentation and facilitation; Communication (Written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; People management and empowerment; Information and Knowledge Management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the

helpline at 0861 370 214

. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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