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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEARNER TRANSPORT SCHEMES (LTS)

Post No: PS 39
Post title: Deputy Director: Learner Transport Schemes (LTS)
Directorate: Institutional Resource Support, Head Office, Cape Town
Remuneration: All-inclusive remuneration package of R 569 538 per annum.

Requirements:

  • A recognised and relevant 3 year tertiary qualification (REQV 13). 3 to 5 years’ management experience, preferably in an education environment.
  • Excellent writing, presentation and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Very good computer skills – Excel, MS Word.
  • A valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas:
Project Management:

  • Develop operational, business and process plans relating to LTS.
  • Manage and coordinate the facilitation of the procurement of learner transport for qualifying learners.
  • Manage the processing of LTS applications and facilitate the approval thereof.
  • Manage the effective implementation of the automation of LTS.
  • Manage the timeous re-advertisement of LTS routes.
  • Contribute to the alignment of the LTS plan with the Infra-structure plan.
  • Manage the development and review of relevant LTS policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the effective coordination of District testing of learner transport vehicles.
  • Manage the Independent Vehicle Inspection Team.
  • Manage and administer the LTS sub-directorate.
  • Prepare reports for the provincial and national management.
  • Draft responses in respect of ministerial, media and audit queries.
  • Liaise, communicate and corroborate effectively and timeously with a wide range of role players in and outside of government departments.

Human Resource Development:

  • Participation in the recruitment of staff to ensure the achievement of the sub-directorate’s business plan. 
  • Motivate, train, mentor and guide staff within the sub-directorate to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
  • Actively manage the performance, evaluation and the rewarding of staff within the sub-directorate.
  • Monitor information capacity building within the sub-directorate.
  • Active involvement in the compilation of a human resource plan, a service delivery improvement programme and an information resources plan.
  • Promote sound labour relations within the sub-directorate.
  • Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the sub-directorate.

Financial Management:

  • Active participation in the budgeting process at sub-directorate and directorate level.
  • Preparing of the annual and adjustment budgets for the subdirectorate.
  • Direct responsibility for the efficient economic and effective control and management of the sub-directorate’s budget and expenditure.
  • Direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the sub-directorate.
  • Reporting to the responsibility manager in all aspects of the subdirectorate’s finances.
  • Overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the sub-directorate’s assets.
  • Ensuring that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the subdirectorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Enquiries: Mr Paul Swart 
Tel: (021) 467 2025 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: READ BEFORE APPLY

WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)

FOREWORD

The WCED promotes and applies the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to effective and efficient service delivery. Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply and an indication in this regard on the application for employment form (Z 83), will be appreciated. Applicants with disabilities, that are short-listed, are requested to provide information on how the selection process can be adapted to suit their needs for purposes of reasonable accommodation. Kindly indicate disability status to facilitate the process.

You are invited to become a member of a dynamic management team where your competencies and personal qualities can empower our schools, communities and fellow employees.

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

NB: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING:

Applicants must complete an application form (Z 83) that must be duly completed with all the required information as requested on the form. The application form Z 83 must be signed and dated by the applicant to ensure that the application is a legitimate application. The
application form Z83 is obtainable from the website of the WCED at http://www.wced.school.za or from any Public Service Department.

  • The post number and name of the post applied for must be indicated on your application form.
  • Applicants must submit a detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing, inter alia, a complete chronological record of training, experience, competencies and previous employment record as well as the names and telephone numbers of three persons willing to act as referees.
  • Applicants must submit certified copies of their original qualifications (degrees, diplomas, certificates etc.), valid driver’s licence (if applicable) and ID document to be submitted with application forms. Certified copies of service certificates which indicate the exact dates of previous employment must be provided if these exact dates are not mentioned in their CV’s.
  • Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their application forms.
  • Non-RSA citizens/Permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy of his/her Permanent Resident Permit with his/her application.
  • Please note that a separate application must be submitted if you apply for more than one post.
  • Kindly note that the aforementioned supporting documents will not be returned.
  • Applications without a completed application form (Z83) and/or the requested documents/information will not be considered.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • The appointment will be subject to a security clearance and the signing of an annual performance agreement. Furthermore, the appointment is subject to personnel suitability checks that include qualifications, previous employment, criminal records and credit verification as well as reference checking, as directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration.
  • Candidates applying for posts on Salary Level 9 and higher will be subjected to a competency assessment before final decisions are made in respect of the filling of posts.

3. COMMUNICATION:

  • Communication will be limited to those applicants who have been short-listed.
  • Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they should accept that their application(s) was/were unsuccessful.

4. SELECTION PROCESS:

  • It is expected of short-listed candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the WCED.
  • Candidates will be required to complete a work assignment.
  • The WCED reserves the right not to make an appointment to any of the advertised posts.

5. FORWARDING ADDRESS FOR APPLICATIONS:

CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION CENTRE
PRIVATE BAG X 9183
CAPE TOWN
8000

OR HAND DELIVER TO THE –

WCED CLIENT SERVICES
GRAND CENTRAL TOWERS,
CAPE TOWN,
2ND FLOOR AND PLACE IN THE POST BOX MARKED: PUBLIC SERVICE STAFF.

  • Under no circumstances should applications be handed to employees of the WCED or any other person.
  • Important note: Unidentified, late, e-mail, and/or fax applications will not be considered.

6. CLOSING DATE:

Closing date for applications: Friday, 8 April 2016 by 16:00.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing time and date. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their application(s) reach the WCED by the closing date and time.

Date of issue: 18 March 2016