PROGRAM OFFICER (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)

POST 05/31 : PROGRAM OFFICER (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR)

REF NO: DBE/04/2023 (12 Month Contract with an option to renew) G2G Project implemented by the Department of Basic Education

SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Candidates must hold a three-year relevant (NQF level 6) post-matriculation degree or an equivalent qualification in education (a relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage) three years' worth of relevant assistance with the implementation of training programs; having experience running important capacity-building sessions; a comprehension of how the NGO environment interacts with South African government operations; an awareness of the numerous child safety laws, as well as the current education and school health regulations; abilities in facilitating and training; good inter-personal, networking, and computer abilities; good verbal and written communication skills; the capacity to implement a framework for monitoring; the capacity to solve issues on one's own; coordination skills for stakeholder groupings; the capacity to communicate with representatives of the Circuit and/or district levels of government and significant players in the field; the capacity to function both individually and in a group; the capacity to work outside of core business hours; Energy and creativity are crucial; a current driver's license and the desire to travel widely.

DUTIES : The selected schools' Government to Government (G2G) activities will be coordinated and carried out with assistance from the successful candidate from Johannesburg South District; lead appropriate interactions with school administration, School Governing Body (SGB) members, parents, provincial, and district representatives, and assist in building strong service referrals between health, education, and social welfare services to promote the vigorous implementation of CSE in the schools of the Johannesburg Region; promote the attainment of results at the school level and keep an eye on it; coordinating teacher and Learner Support Attainment (LSA) training; Support the strengthening of SBST's functionality; Coordinate and assist the distribution of social and health services in schools; assist the Johannesburg region's efforts to establish peer education; compile and monitor reports; collaborate with other members of the G2G team at the federal, provincial, district, and educational levels, especially those with reporting and learner support experience; collect information at the school level; collaborate with school administration, instructors of life orientation, and learner support personnel; Attend meetings the Department's specifications, and enable the reporting of work linked to LSA. Inform the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Provincial Office in Pretoria.

ENQUIRIES : Ms H Nemabaka Tel No: (012) 357 3289 or Mr A Tsamai Tel No: (012) 357 3321

NOTE : All shortlisted candidates may be expected to demonstrate their skills in a short task as part of the interview and will be subjected to a security clearance. Shortlisted candidates may perform competency assessment. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

APPLICATIONS: Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001; or hand-delivered to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION: Ms H Nemabaka/Mr A Tsamai

CLOSING DATE : 24 February 2023

NOTE : Applications must be filed on the most recent version of the Z83 Application for Employment Form, which can be found on any public service department or website or on the DBE website. Use of the outdated Z83 Form will disqualify you. The Z83 must be fully filled out and properly signed on page 2. Your Z.83 must clearly state the position and reference number that you are applying for. Candidates must submit the Z83 together with a thorough Curriculum Vitae; copies of qualifications and other pertinent papers are not required at the time of application (only). On or before the day of the interview, qualified candidates will be asked for certified copies of their credentials and other pertinent papers. Successful applicants will be subject to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal history checks, citizenship checks, asset and financial records checks, qualification checks, and social media profiles). The appointment is contingent on the security clearance procedure proceeding well. The chosen candidate will have to consent to yearly performance agreements and, if necessary, yearly financial interest disclosures. Each applicant must state any actual or potential conflicts of interest, as well as any board memberships and directorships they may hold. Candidates who do not meet the aforementioned conditions won't be taken into consideration. Applications that are faxed, emailed, or submitted after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.