DIRECTOR: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT REFERENCE NO:
PS11/2025/01
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 :
USE THIS EMAIL: erecruitment1@fseducation.gov.za