DIRECTOR: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: PS11/2025/01/05
SALARY :
R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum. (level 13) An all-inclusive salary
packages the total package includes 70% basic salary, a state contribution to
the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion that may be
structured in terms of the applicable guidelines. This appointment is subject to
the signing of an Annual Performance Agreement and obtaining a security
clearance.
CENTRE :
Bloemfontein, Head Office
REQUIREMENTS :
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognized by South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). 5 Years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
Recommendations: Valid Code B/EB Drivers license. Pre-entry certificate for
the Senior Management Services to be submitted prior to appointment.
- Strong conceptual and formulation skills;
- strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership and co-ordination of complex applications;
- strong interpersonal skills;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- outstanding planning, organizational and people management skills;
- computer literacy;
- a highly developed interpretative and conceptualization/ formulation ability;
- the ability to render advice and guidance in an objective and dedicated manner;
- The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances;
- the ability to persuade and influence;
- the ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers and ability to deal with complex situations.
DUTIES :
Key Responsibilities: Ensure effective and efficient coordination and overall
management of the ECD service in the province. To manage the implementation of strategic plan, Annual Performance Plan and the Operational Plan. To manage the performance of the unit in term of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 pertaining to partial care and Child Protection as well as the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and all other applicable legislations in the ECD sector.
Ensure proper Financial management and coordination in the ECD sector in line with the PFMA and related policies. Monitor and ensure timely transfer payments to ECDs. Ensure proper planning, coordination of professional development of Social Workers and ECD practitioners in the ECD sector. To ensure that Partial care
database/registers are in place and monitored. Ensure that all ECD service is
uploaded on the agreed upon Learner Management System.
Ensure that capacity building support programs and training are conducted and monitored for ECD management and governance and output assessed. Ensure that the district quarterly review sessions are arranged and guidance is provided on the expected outcomes. Ensure the expansion of the ECD service within the
province by providing the necessary support across the districts. Facilitate
Inter-Sectoral Coordination to improve and better the ECD service.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr. ET Montso Tel No: (051) 404 8426
APPLICATIONS :
erecruitment1@fseducation.gov.za
CHIEF DIRECTOR-COMPETITIVENESS INCENTIVES (REFERENCE NUMBER: IFB – 118)
Overview: To provide strategic leadership and management of Incentive
Programmes under the Chief Directorate Competitiveness Incentive within the
Incentives Branch.
SALARY :
R1 494 900 per annum, (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE :
Sunnyside, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Economics, Finance,
Public Management, or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience at a senior
managerial level in Economic/Incentive Administration in both public and
private environments.
Key Requirements: Demonstrated experience in strategy design, planning and implementation of incentive programmes. Indepth knowledge of incentive administration processes, systems, policies and procedures. Knowledge of relevant legislation and broader government economic policies, financial and operational risk reporting, and PFMA/Treasury Regulations. Ability to manage internal controls, governance processes, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in building partnerships with local and international institutions. Proven ability in financial management, project management, programme management, and strategic planning. Excellent
report writing, research, presentation, communication and problem-solving
skills. Strong people management, leadership and empowerment skills.
Computer literacy (MS Office packages).
DUTIES :
Policy Analysis & Programme Development: Analyse policies, regulation and
legislation to Strategy and Planning. Design and implement strategies and
action plans for effective incentive administration. Prepare funding requests,
spending plans, and delivery team consolidation. Competitiveness Incentive
Interventions. Provide guidance on developing and managing systems,
policies and procedures.
Oversee research, automation, and continuous improvement of incentive administration. Lead the implementation of improving applications and claims documentation and templates for efficient incentive administration Monitoring and Evaluation. Monitor performance against operational and project plans, incentive reconciliations, and risk registers. Evaluate implementation progress of approved projects and manage contingent liability. Stakeholder Management.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international institutions. Manage stakeholder relations, resolve client challenges, and communicate programme progress. Internal Controls and Governance. Oversee audit processes, legal disputes, compliance with guidelines, and SOP development. Proactively manage all legal disputes, litigation cases and legal responses. Ensure training on governance, legislative processes, and risk mitigation.
Chief Directorate Management. Oversee strategic, operational, financial and human resource management of the Chief Directorate. Provide strategic leadership to the development and execution of operational plans for incentive schemes. Communicate performance criteria and oversee compliance with standards
ENQUIRIES :
L Mdashe, Tel No: 012 394 3103/ L Mabokela 012 394 1809 / D Mathavha, 012
394 3864 / K Xaluva, 012 394 1563