PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY CIRCULAR PUBLICATION NO 45 …

1 PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY CIRCULAR PUBLICATION NO 45 OF 2017 DATE ISSUED: 10 NOVEMBER 2017 1. Introduction This CIRCULAR is, except during December, published on a weekly basis and contains the advertisements of vacant posts and jobs in PUBLIC SERVICE departments. Although the CIRCULAR is issued by the Department of PUBLIC SERVICE and Administration, the Department is not responsible for the content of the advertisements. Enquiries about an advertisement must be addressed to the relevant advertising department. 2. Directions to candidates Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the VACANCY /vacancies exist(s). Applicants must indicate the reference number of the VACANCY in their applications. Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the VACANCY exists.

2 The Department of PUBLIC SERVICE and Administration must not be approached for such information. It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates. 3. Directions to departments The contents of this CIRCULAR must be brought to the attention of all employees. It must be ensured that employees declared in excess are informed of the advertised vacancies. Potential candidates from the excess group must be assisted in applying timeously for vacancies and attending where applicable, interviews. Where vacancies have been identified to promote representativeness, the provisions of sections 15 (affirmative action measures) and 20 (employment equity plan) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 should be applied. Advertisements for such vacancies should state that it is intended to promote representativeness through the filling of the VACANCY and that the candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representativeness, will receive preference.

3 Candidates must be assessed and selected in accordance with the relevant measures that apply to employment in the PUBLIC SERVICE . AMENDMENT : Department of Higher Education and Training: Kindly note that the posts of Director: Student Support and Sector Liaison ;Ref No: DHET 16/10/2017 and Director: Governance Support, Ref No: 17/10/2017 which were advertised on DPSA CIRCULAR 44 dated 03 November 2017 has been withdrawn and will be re-advertised. The posts of Deputy Principals: Registar: Ikhala TVET College, Ref No: DHET 37/10/2017;Maluti TVET College, Ref No:36/10/2017 and Central Johannesburg TVET College, Ref No:30/10/2017 which were advertised on DPSA CIRCULAR 44 dated 03 November 2017 has been withdrawn and also the post of Assistant Director: Communications: Human Resource Development Council, Ref No: DHET 59/10/2017 that was advertised on DPSA CIRCULAR 44 dated 03 November 2017 with notch R412 552 per annum was incorrect, the correct notch is R334 545 per annum.

4 Enquiries: Mr R Kgare, Closing date: 17 November 2017. 2 INDEX NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS ANNEXURE PAGES BASIC EDUCATION A 03 - 09 COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE B 10 - 11 CORRECTIONAL services C 12 - 16 DEFENCE D 17 - 21 GOVERNMENT PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY (GPAA) E 22 - 23 GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE (GTAC) F 24 - 26 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION G 27 JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT H 28 - 29 LABOUR I 30 - 39 NATIONAL SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT J 40 - 43 PUBLIC WORKS K 44 - 45 RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM L 46 - 54 THE JUDICIAL INSPECTORATE FOR CORRECTIONAL services M 55 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATIONS PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION ANNEXURE PAGES GAUTENG N 56 - 73 KWA-ZULU NATAL O 74 - 75 MPUMALANGA P 76 - 77 NORTH WEST Q 78 WESTERN CAPE R 79 - 87 3 ANNEXURE A DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment.

5 It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the Department through the filling of this post and a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. Preference will firstly be given to excess employees and secondly to current PUBLIC SERVICE employees. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. APPLICATIONS : Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or via hand-delivery to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria. Please visit the Department of Education s website at or the Department of PUBLIC SERVICE and Administration VACANCY circulars at FOR ATTENTION : Ms J Masipa/Ms N Monyela CLOSING DATE : 01 December 2017 NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any PUBLIC SERVICE Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications.

6 NB as of 1st 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. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed applicants. Short-listed candidates will be required to undertake a writing test as part of the interview process. Applications received after the closing date, e-mailed or faxed applications will not considered. OTHER POSTS POST 45/01 : CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST (DISTRICT COORDINATION, MONITORING AND SUPPORT) (REF NO. DBE/53/2017) Branch: Planning and Delivery Oversight Unit Directorate: District-level Planning and Implementation Support SALARY : All-inclusive remuneration package of R812 724 per annum CENTRE : Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must have a recognised three or four qualification degree or equivalent qualification plus nine (9) years relevant experience in education management and leadership at national, provincial or district level.

7 The successful candidate will be expected to have extensive knowledge of and insight into education policies and legislation for education districts. It is required that the applicant will have proven research and development skills, strategic planning, verbal and written communication skills, experience in policy making processes and the management of budgets. In addition, the successful candidate must have sound knowledge of issues, challenges and initiatives pertaining to the delivery of quality education and support given to schools by education districts. The successful candidate will have good management, organisational, liaison, administrative and co-ordination skills, good interpersonal and stakeholder liaison skills. Good project management and report writing skills including the writing of analytical reports and advanced computer literacy will serve as an added advantage. The applicant must be able to work in a team, take initiative with regards to challenges, be able to promote, plan and implement effective monitoring and support of schools by districts.

8 Applicants must be registered with SACE as a professional educator. Applicants must have a valid driver s licence, be willing to travel extensively and proven capacity to work under pressure. DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for: Managing and providing strategic leadership and management to the Implementation and Improvement Support Sub-Directorate; Policy development, implementation, monitoring and support; Conceptualising and implementing special intervention programmes to provide strategic implementation and improvement support to provinces and districts; Identifying key areas of planning, conceptual or capacity challenge to effective delivery of quality education; Replicating and facilitating sharing of best practice with education districts; Providing additional support and oversee implementation of support strategies to districts identified as underperforming or at risk ; Conducting an annual analysis of credibility and implementation of district 4 improvement plans (DIPs).

9 Providing intensive support to districts through specialist teams for the analysis and utilisation of assessment data to improve performance; Providing assistance for the development of district-/circuit-level improvement strategies based on performance data analysis; Preparation of operational and risk management plans and the writing of monthly, quarterly and annual reports in line with the reporting time frames; and Developing and overseeing the implementation of key competencies and skills for district officials. ENQUIRIES : Ms J Masipa (012 3573295)/ Ms N Monyela (012 357 3294) NOTE : Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undergo an intensive selection process which involves interviews, completing tasks on focused activities within a specified time developing, writing and delivering presentations on supplied topics. POST 45/02 : CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (REF NO.)

10 DBE/54/2017) Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring Directorate: Inclusive Education SALARY : All-Inclusive remuneration package of R812 724 per annum CENTRE : Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must have a recognised three or four year qualification. A master s degree in the related field of study will be an added advantage. At least nine (9) years experience at managerial level in the inclusive education environment in a province, district/s or circuit/s, providing specialist services in areas of curriculum development and assessment, experience in the development of individual support plans, in-depth knowledge and understanding of early identification and addressing of barriers to learning, inclusive pedagogy, whole school change towards inclusivity, Technical occupational curriculum and structuring of transversal support at district and school levels; knowledge and understanding of the relevant education policies and legislation including Education White Paper 6.