Branch: Delivery and Support
Chief Directorate: Planning and Implementation Support
Directorate: School-Level Planning, Monitoring, Development and Support
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE :
Eastern Cape: (Mandela Bay and Sarah Baartaman, Alfred Nzo East and East, Amathole West and Buffalo City Districts)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: (Zululand and Umzinyathi Districts)
Mpumalanga: (Bohla Bela District)
REQUIREMENTS
The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three year qualification
(NQF level 6) in Education as recognized by SAQA, which include professional teacher education and registration with SACE as a professional Educator.
Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level; At least three (3) years’ experience as a deputy principal or principal and above.
An Honours degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage; Academic achievements must be coupled with at least eight years’ teaching experience.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a good understanding of the education sector in South Africa, proven experience in managing the implementation of projects.
Proven ability to produce quality work under pressure; Manage deadlines; Ability to work with people at different levels, team player able to work autonomously.
Interpretation and utilisation of performance data to identify and address gaps in performance.
A sound knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Programme development.
Proficient computer skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Good communication (verbal and written) skills, process management.
Willingness to frequently travel; A valid driver’s license; Possession of own transport; Computer literacy.
DUTIES
The successful candidate must work with circuit managers to develop a datadriven approach to school improvement support.
Participating in specialised multi-disciplinary teams to implement and manage various interventions aimed at improving the quality of education.
Developing a plan for addressing identified weaknesses in order to improve teaching.
Evaluating circuit priorities, deliverables and calendars (year plans) and work with the identified circuit managers to implement circuit improvement plans so that all deliverables are delivered (met or achieved) within agreed deadlines.
Monitoring on behalf of the DBE the refinement, implementation and monitoring of responsive improvement plans in order to record lessons for possible replication.
Overseeing the implementation of the turnaround strategies for each identified circuit.
Undertaking follow-up work to ensure sustainability of expertise and compile and present progress, quarterly and annual reports on programmes undertaken.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 3573 3398