Basic Education Department Circular 08 March 2024

APPLICATIONS

:

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The

Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria. Please visit the

Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of

Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION

:

Ms M Thubane

CLOSING DATE

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22 March 2024

NOTE

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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 ID and qualifications. 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 shortlisted applicants. Shortlisted 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 be

considered.

OTHER POSTS

POST 09/01

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CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A-B (CIVIL/STRUCTURAL) REF NO: 25621/02

Branch: Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI)

SALARY

:

R991 281 – R1 880 367 per annum (all-inclusive package as per Occupational

Specific Dispensation requirements)

CENTRE

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Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering.

Registered as a Professional Engineer. 6 years post qualification experience and

5 years’ experience at a supervisory level is required. An understanding of the

relevant legislation and prescripts and experience in the planning and execution of

capital infrastructure and maintenance projects. In addition, the incumbent will

need to have the following competencies; excellent communication skills (written

and verbal), good interpersonal relation skills, an ability to work independently

under pressure and adhere to deadlines, together with an ability to organise and

direct groups of professionals in the built environment sector. Experience and a

qualification in construction programme and project management will be an

advantage. A valid driver’s license will be a prerequisite for this post.

DUTIES

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To assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the delivery

of the infrastructure built environment programmes and projects in line with the

IDMS Framework. Manage processes relating to the management of infrastructure

in the sector. Monitoring of matters relating to planning, design, procurement,

construction, operation and maintenance of education infrastructure. Analyse and

evaluate infrastructure planning documents like the User Asset Management

Plans, Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans, Construction

Procurement Strategies, and Conditional Grant Evaluation Reports. Lead the

sector processes relating to the implementation of the performance based

incentive system. Analyse and evaluate physical resources planning frameworks,

prioritisation model(s), Business Cases and Project Briefs. Manage the

implementation of a facilities maintenance and management policy and provide

guidance for the preparation of maintenance plans and disaster management

plans. Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and

Contractors, including the preparation and approval of Bid Specifications and

evaluations of tenders as member of the Supply Chain Management Committees

of IAs and the Department of Basic Education. Monitor the implementation of

Programmes and Projects by the Implementing Agents [IA] and the adherence to

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the Service Delivery Agreements. Manage implementation of projects that are not

allocated to an Implementing Agent [IA]. Lead task teams comprising education

and built environment professionals on reviewing and evaluating education

infrastructure guidelines, facility maintenance and best practice guidelines.

Conduct the inspections of existing education facilities infrastructure and prepare

reports thereon. Render specialist advice, guidance and assistance with regard to

technical matters within the field of education infrastructure, external to the

directorate and the Department. Monitor the implementation of norms and

standards for school infrastructure. Conduct research to develop and formulate

policies, procedures and programmes directly related to education infrastructure.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms M Thubane Tel No: (012) 357 3297/ Mr A Tsamai Tel No: (012) 357 3321

POST 09/02

:

CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR GRADE A-B REF NO: 25621/01

Branch: Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI)

SALARY

:

R854 154 – R1 596 294 per annum (all-inclusive package as per Occupational

Specific Dispensation requirements)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying

or relevant qualification. Registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor. 6 years

Quantity Surveying post qualification experience is required. At least 5 years

relevant experience at a supervisory level. An understanding of the relevant

legislation and prescripts and experience in the planning and execution of capital

infrastructure and maintenance projects. In addition, the incumbent will need to

have the following competencies; excellent communication skills (written and

verbal), good interpersonal relation skills, an ability to work independently under

pressure and adhere to deadlines, together with an ability to organize and direct

groups of professionals in the built environment sector. Experience and a

qualification in construction programme and project management will be an

advantage. A valid driver’s license will be a prerequisite for this post.

DUTIES

:

To assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the delivery

of the infrastructure built environment programmes and projects in line with the

IDMS Framework. Participate in the procurement of professional service providers

and contractors, including the preparation and approval of Bid Specifications and

evaluations of tenders as member of the Supply Chain Management Committees

of IAs and the Department of Basic Education. Monitor the implementation of

Programmes and Projects by the Implementing Agents [IA] and the adherence to

the Service Delivery Agreements. Manage implementation of projects that are not

allocated to an Implementing Agent [IA]. Review and recommend Variation Orders

in terms of contract management practice and financial implications in

collaboration with professionals in the infrastructure unit; Recommend

authorisation of payments in line with the conditions of the appointments, contract

management practices and within financial delegations. Prepare and submit

progress reports [financial and non-financial]. Monitor that infrastructure projects

are planned within available funds. Monitor application of cost norms. Monitor

expenditure on infrastructure projects within budgets. Control cost and scope

variances on infrastructure projects. Analyse and evaluate infrastructure planning

documents like the User Asset Management Plans, Infrastructure Programme

Implementation Plans, Construction Procurement Strategies, and Conditional

Grant Evaluation Reports. Conduct the inspections of existing education facilities

infrastructure and prepare reports thereon. Render specialist advice, guidance and

assistance with regard to technical matters within the field of education

infrastructure, external to the directorate and the Department. Monitor the

implementation of norms and standards for school infrastructure. Conduct

research to develop and formulate policies, procedures and programmes directly

related to education infrastructure.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms M Thubane Tel No: (012) 357 3297/ Mr A Tsamai Tel No: (012) 357 3321

POST 09/03

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND REPORTING REF NO:

DBE/13/2024

Branch: Office of the Director-General

Directorate: Strategic Planning and Reporting

SALARY

:

R826 053 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

An appropriate three-year Bachelor’s Degree or a three year relevant post matric

qualification. A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience at a supervisory/middle

managerial level with at least 2 of those years in the use of performance

information management, planning and reporting in a substantive service delivery

department. The successful candidate will have: proven experience in managing,

evaluating and analysing performance information in a concurrent function

department or a similarly complex organisation with at least 600 people with

decentralised units; strategies for enriching detail in sectoral plans and reports,

initiate interventions with relevant networks and structures, strategies of ensuring

that performance information and reporting is optimised, knowledge of

Government Planning Frameworks, and Strategic Management within the Public

Sector, excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent understanding

of the link between institutional performance and sector performance in a

concurrent function; proven ability to produce quality assured work under pressure

and manage deadlines; proven experience of analysing performance information

for alignment and verification; evidence of showing attention to detail; Proven

ability to identify opportunities for improvement in performance information and to

develop networks for conducting capacity building efforts spanning a range of

performance information and indicators.

DUTIES

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Manage all performance planning and performance reporting activities of the DBE

in line with the strategic objectives of the DBE and the sector, as well as the

relevant mandates; Carry out effective strategic analysis to improve performance

reporting, information and planning alignment, compliance and effectiveness;

Manage all performance planning of the Department in line with the Strategic

objectives of the DBE and sector, as well as the relevant mandates; Produce

quality credible plans on DBE mandates for quality basic provision; Institutionalise

an integrated strategic planning process and deliver strategic performance

planning, reporting and monitoring support to Senior Management in the DBE;

Advocate for, and improve the use of performance information and analyses of

provincial plans in respect of medium and long term strategic goals, priorities and

objectives, and to advise on strengthening performance information use in

planning process in the DBE and the broader sector. The individual appointed will

do the following in discharging their duties in relation to key stakeholders and

programme managers: Refine and provide advice on refining indicator descriptions

for performance information to be used in planning and reporting obligations of the

DBE and Sector Programme Performance Measures (PPMs). Support processes

and tools to deepen performance information use including inputs for programme

and branch reviews dealing with Performance Information and improvement

processes among others. Analyse and report on alignment of plans and reports of

provinces and public entities. Develop performance information management,

verification and registry systems and documentation to support the performance

information function and use these to support provincial and national efforts to

improve institutional performance through better performance information in

departments in the sector. Prepare presentations, plans, reports, updates and

progress reports using performance information.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms M Thubane Tel No: (012) 357 3297/ Mr A Tsamai Tel No: (012) 357 3321

NOTE

:

All shortlisted candidates will be expected to demonstrate their skills in a short task

as part of the interview and will be subjected to a security clearance.

POST 09/04

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR REF NO: DBE/14/2024

Directorate: Education Management Information Systems (EMIS)

SALARY

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R444 693 per annum

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

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An appropriate three-year Bachelor’s degree or a three-year relevant post matric

qualification in Computer Science; Computer Studies or a related field is preferred.

Three year relevant experience in software development and/or testing experience

is required coupled with extensive proven experience in Microsoft Development

Environment (VB.net, VB6, ADO, CHM, MS Access, and SQL), Advanced

knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

Experience with reviewing requirements; as well as developing and automating

test cases based on those requirements; White and Black box testing experience

at the unit as well as integration and system levels; Extensive knowledge of SA-

SAMS; Proven knowledge of user and database support; Experience in the

Education sector; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to

multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced start-up environment; Attention to

detail and strong problem-solving skills are critical; The ability to work as a team

player is essential; Initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance; A valid

driver’s license.

DUTIES

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The successful candidate will design and develop ad hoc survey and reporting

tools as required. Lead a team of support specialists on testing and support of DBE

programs in particular SA-SAMS and in-house developed software. Evaluate and

tests new or modified software programs and software development procedures

used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform

to established guidelines. Write, revise and verify quality standards and test

procedures for program design, product evaluation and quality assurance. Plan,

design and author effective test cases and develop automated tests for your test

cases and integrate your automations into test suites. Design and develop tools

for test management, execution and reporting to enhance the overall software

testing process. Monitor program performance after implementation to prevent

reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation.

Write documentation to support program evaluation, testing and correction.

Facilitate problem-solving between end user and SA-SAMS developers. Write

monthly reports on the status and progress on the support, testing and ad hoc

development. Support SA-SAMS databases and warehouse. Trouble shoot and

fixing of Access and SQL databases

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms M Thubane Tel No: (012) 357 3297/ Mr A Tsamai Tel No: (012) 357 3321

NOTE

:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a test and will be subjected to a

security clearance.