DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SYSTEMS AND ADMINISTRATION

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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Preference will be given to persons from designated groups including persons with disabilities. The Provincial Department of Education: Kwazulu-Natal Is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

APPLICATIONS : For Head Office: Applications should be sent by post for the attention of: Mr. P.B.V. Ngidi The Directorate: Human Resource Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may also be hand delivered to Head Office, Office No. 203A, 228 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.

CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2020

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. NB: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign Form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete an/or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications, proof of registration (if applicable) and RSA ID document, as well as a valid driver’s license. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. Failure to comply with the above directives will result in the application not being considered.

Faxed and e-mailed copies of applications will not be considered. Please note: Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications The filling of the post will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of employment.

POST 20/132 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOE85/2020
Directorate: Examination Administration
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for MMS).
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma Information Technology (IT), Information Systems or equivalent qualification coupled with eight years relevant experience of which 3-5 years must be in a middle management experience in business application or systems analysis. Experience in the management of the Integrated Examination Computer Systems (IECS). Understanding of polices to conduct National Examinations and Umalusi directives. Knowledge of Certification in the South African context. Knowledge of the financial management, risk management and project management. Computer literacy, valid driver’s license.

Competencies: Knowledge of Constitution of South Africa, Public Service Acts and Regulations. South African Schools Act, Regulations on the conduct of examinations, Umalusi Guidelines, PFMA, Human Resource Matters, Training and Development, Planning and organising, Departmental Strategic objectives, Team building, Conflict resolution, Research, Financial and Management Reporting. The ideal candidate must be able to create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems and possess practical experience in business process analysis or reengineering. The capability to deal with classified information.

DUTIES : Manage the development and maintenance of the integrated Examination System (IECS). Manage the registration candidates. Manage capturing of marks. Interact with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) & Umalusi and other Examination Bodies, Provinces, IEB, SACCAI and IGC. Manage user access on the (IECS). Manage training and mentoring of staff on (IECS). Manage Finances and Logistical Resources within the unit. Manage Human Resources.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. A.B. Zwane Tel No: (033) 846 5127