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 : PROGRAM OFFICER REF NO: DBE/30/2023 (X4 POST)
(12 Months Contract with an option to renew)
G2G Project implemented by the Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
SALARY : R958 824 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE :
Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
Gauteng Department of Education (Gauteng Province)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (KwaZulu-Natal Province)
Mpumalanga Department of Education (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 Post Graduate degree will
be an added advantage; 4 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level in
Education, training, project management and coordination; Experience in
facilitating training activities; Experience in monitoring and evaluation;
Experience in School health/Inclusive education/Special needs in education/
Curriculum/ Teacher Development and Governance, Experience in
coordination and collaboration at National or Provincial level; Good
communication skills (verbal and writing), Inter-personal relations, networking
and computer skills; An understanding of the interface between the South
African Government operations and NGO environment; An excellent
knowledge and understanding of professional training principles, theories,
practices and terminology, as well as the principles and procedures of the
South African Government in project management and reporting; Ability to
engage with Senior leadership in the education department at provincial and
district levels; Ability to fast track the institutionalization and harmonization of
the G2G activities into all relevant program areas in the provincial education
department; Ability to take initiative and solve problems; Ability to implement
a monitoring framework; Ability to take initiative and solve problems; Ability to
co-ordinate stakeholder groups; Ability to liaise with officials at Provincial
levels of government and key stakeholders in the field; Ability to work
independently and as a part of a team, ability to demonstrates diplomacy and
leadership to foster an atmosphere of teamwork, productivity, creativity,
fairness, equity, innovation and energy in support of DBE’s commitment to
diversity; Ability to work beyond regular core business hours; A valid driver’s
licence and willingness to travel extensively.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the respective
provinces to initiate the G2G implementation arrangements working in
collaboration with relevant directorates; Maintaining closer working
relationships with provincial G2G contact person and senior management in
the education department at provincial and district levels; Working closely with
the provincial Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) coordinators and
the integrated school health program teams including President Emergency
Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); Sourcing partners providing HIV prevention,
care and treatment services in support of learners; Leading the
implementation of all the deliverables and milestones under the Fixed Amount
Reimbursement Agreement (FARA); Writing quarterly and semi-annual
progress reports and any other additional reports as required; Submitting all
achieved deliverables and milestones to the national G2G lead to route within
DBE and Treasury for approval and transmittal to USAID; Facilitating regular
meetings with national DBE, province and district to review program
implementation; Identifying measures to overcome implementation
bottlenecks and enhance quality of deliverables; Ensuring that daily operations
of overall program implementation activities are on schedule; Ensuring that
reports and new plans are prepared with enough lead time to get the
necessary approvals; Facilitating all training activities; Ensuring that training
resources and all related materials are available at the focus schools;
Collaborating closely with the national G2G lead; Overseeing the roll out
activities by engaging substantially in the training, implementation, data
collection and reporting; Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the
project; Facilitating, scheduling and resourcing of activities under the G2G;
Liaising with USAID, DBE G2G team, to ensure better coordination and
collaboration at both the national and provincial level; Directly supervising the
G2G project coordinators; Representing the Department in meetings with
District officials and local stakeholders; Overseeing the Learner Support
Agents work plan and performance.