Director at the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria

Job Title:  Director: Safety   in Education
The Department of Basic   Education
Requirements
•    An  appropriate  and  recognized  Bachelor’s  degree  or  equivalent   three –year  qualification in  Social  or Health  Sciences  , Public  Health  or Education
•    A  relevant  post-graduate  qualification, i.e a  Master’s  degree  or a  PhD /Doctorate  , in the  related  fields  will be  an advantage
•    Substantial  experience  in the  design  and management  of programs  and in  monitoring  and evaluation 
•    An understanding  of current education  and /or  school  safety  frameworks, policies  and trends is essential
•    Strong  communication  and interpersonal skills  are  essential 
•    Experience  in high-level  strategic  planning  processes  , human  resource  management  and financial  management .
Responsibilities
•    Strategic  and operational  planning  for the  Directorate , taking  overall  responsibility  for managing  and accounting  for projects  , including  the  development  of business  plans  , managing  budgets  and cash  flows as well  as  implementing  and monitoring  programs  and reporting
•    Providing  strategic  leadership  and operational  management  of the  Directorate
•    Developing  policies  , strategies  and  programs  to  promote  and maintain  the safety  and well-being  of learners  and educators  in schools
•    Liaising  and co-operating  with  Provincial  Education  Departments, National Government  Departments, universities , research  organizations as  well  as  NGOs  and  civic organizations
•    Monitoring  and  evaluating  policies  , strategies  and programs  to promote  safety in Schools
Note:
•    Applicants  must  have  a valid  driver’s  license  and be  willing  to travel  extensively  . Short-listed  candidate will be  required  to make  a presentation to the   interview  panel  , write a  test and  undergo  a  competency  assessment.
How to apply
Please  note that  as of  July  2006, all new  appointments in the  Public  Service  have  to be  part  of the  Government  Employee Medical  Scheme  (GEMS) in order to qualify  for a  Government  medical  subsidy.
Applications  must  be submitted  on a form  Z83  obtainable from any public  Service  department  and must  be accompanied  by a  comprehensive  CV  and  certified  copies  of ID  and qualifications . Please   forward   your  application , quoting  the reference  number  to:
The  Director –General  , Department  of Basic  Education ,  Private  Bag X895, Pretoria , 0001  or  hand deliver  to;  Sol  Plaatje  House, 222  Struben  Street , Pretoria
For   Attention:  Ms   J.  Masipa
Enquiries: Ms J. Masipa , tel. (012) 357  3295.

Deadline: 25 /10 /2013