ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER (X6 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing
affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric
targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication
of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as
per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Kumalo/Mr M Segowa

CLOSING DATE : 17 November 2023

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application
for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service
Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication
of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated
on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae. (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before
the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel
Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks,
qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).
Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance
agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of
interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may
be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the requirements
outlined above, will not be considered. Applications received after the closing
date and e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.

POST: REF NO: DBE/31/2023 (X6 POSTS)
(12 Months Contract with an option to renew)
G2G Project implemented by the Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
SALARY : R527 298 per annum

CENTRE : City of Johannesburg District (Gauteng Province)
Ugu District (KwaZulu-Natal Province)
King Cetswayo District (KwaZulu-Natal Province)
Ekangala District (Mpumalanga Province)
Gert Sibanda District (Mpumalanga Province)
Enhlanzeni District (Mpumalanga Province)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a three-year relevant post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification in Education, or Health
or Social Science as recognised by SAQA; A relevant postgraduate
qualification will be an added advantage; 3 years’ relevant experience in
supporting the implementation of training activities; Experience in facilitation
and leading key capacity building sessions; An understanding of the interface
between the South African Government operations and NGO environment; An
understanding of current education and school health policies and the various
child protection legislation; Training and facilitation skills; Good
communication skills (verbal and writing), Inter-personal relation, networking
and computer skills; Ability to take initiative and solve problems; Ability to
implement a monitoring framework; Ability to co-ordinate stakeholder groups;
Ability to liaise with officials at Circuit and/ or district levels of government and
key stakeholders in the field; Ability to work independently and as a part of a
team; Ability to work beyond regular core business hours; Ability to
demonstrate creativity and be energetic; A valid driver’s license and be willing
to travel extensively.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the relevant district
with the coordination and implementation of the Government to Government
(G2G) activities in the selected schools; Leading relevant engagements with
School Management, School Governing Body (SGB) members, parents,
provincial and district officials; Creating strong service referrals between
Health, Education, and Social Welfare services to advocate the strong
implementation of Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) in the relevant
region schools; Providing support and monitoring the achievement of results
at the school level; Coordinating training for educators, School Management
Teams (SMTs), School Governing Bodies (SGBs) Learner Support Agents
(LSAs) and Dreams Ambassadors; Coordinating and supporting the
implementation of health and social services in schools; Supporting the
strengthening of the functionality of Support Based School Team (SBST);
Supporting the implementation of the Peer Education activities in the relevant
region; Compiling program and monitoring reports; Working in collaboration
with the other G2G team members at National, Provincial, District and school
level structures including the Learner Support Agents and reporting expertise;
Capturing data from the school level; Working in collaboration with the SMT,
focal life orientation and Life skill educators and the LSAs; Representing the
Department in meetings with District officials and local stakeholders;
Developing periodic reports in line with the Department’s requirements and
supporting the reporting of LSAs related work under the G2G program;
reporting to the relevant Provincial Office and District.