REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate SAQA recognised Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 8) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 8 years experience at a senior managerial level.
• Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. In depth knowledge and understanding of education policies and legislation, in particular the policy frameworks governing the provision of general- and further education and training, as well as the PFMA and Financial Regulations.

DUTIES:

• Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for general education and training (including ECD), as well as further education and training.
• Ensure the effective delivery of policy, programmes and systems for diverse educational support services, including education for learners with special educational needs, psychological guidance, career guidance, school enrichment programmes as well as the provisioning and utilisation of printed media and the management of school and education libraries. Ensure the planning, administration, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on learner assessments examinations and school evaluations.
• Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity. Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer.
• The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.