A SKILLED AND CAPABLE WORKFORCE FOR AN INCLUSIVE GROWTH

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1 A SKILLED AND CAPABLE WORKFORCE FOR AN INCLUSIVE GROWTH BRANCH: UNIVERSITY EDUCATION DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRANSFORMATION (DHET 150/11/2015) SALARY: All-inclusive remuneration package of R per annum (Level 11) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Master s Degree and at least 5 years of working experience in a higher education environment. A legal post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Incumbent must have experience within the higher education sector, in particular in the governance of higher education will be an added advantage. Good understanding of the policies and regulatory frameworks governing higher education and other relevant policies and acts relating to transformation. Understanding of key stakeholder bodies in the higher education sector. Demonstrated experience in working with teams and working with short deadlines. The ability and reputation to build relationships both individually and institutionally. Good planning, organizational and management skills. Conceptual thinking; content development; and research skills. Critical and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication, including high level report writing. Experience in project planning and management. A creative and innovative thinker. Willingness to travel frequently; work long and irregular hours; and ability to function well under pressure. A valid driver s license. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to the TOC in its mandate to monitor and evaluate transformation in the higher education sector; Conduct basic research for the TOC; Assist the TOC in evaluating transformation charters of the institutions; Facilitate and monitor the implementation of the committee's recommendations; Facilitate the development of transformation indicators and development of policy; Develop a reporting mechanism for institutions on a set of institutional and national transformation targets; Develop, in consultation with TOC, strategies, programs and implementation plans to promote transformation; Coordinate

A legal post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

2 transformation debates/ seminars and workshops; Facilitate and coordinate awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagements; Liaise with the sector stakeholders on transformation matters; Develop documents, submissions, briefing notes and speaking notes on transformation related matters; Draft responses on behalf of the Department on transformation related matters; Compile annual reports on transformation in the sector; Develop capacity development programs for the IFs to fulfil their statutory role and Provide input and draft proposals relating to the work of the Directorate as may be required. DIRECTORATE: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND SECTOR LIAISON ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSFORMATION (DHET 151/11/2015) SALARY: R per annum (Level 9) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor Degree/National Diploma qualification, as well as 5 year relevant experience in the higher education sector. The candidate must have knowledge of the policies and regulatory frameworks governing higher education and other relevant policies and acts relating to transformation; Project planning and management. Good written and verbal communication, excellent report writing skills, minutes taking and interpersonal skills; Research, critical and analytical skills. Adaptability, creative and innovative thinking skills, and management skills. A valid driver s license. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to the Transformation Oversight Committee. Facilitate the appointment of the TOC members and keep updated database; Provide administrative and secretariat support to the Committee; Coordinate Minister s meetings with the TOC; Conducting basic research for providing input to concept papers and other documents for the development of programs to promote transformation; Coordinate the arrangements for transformation debates/ seminars/ workshops/ conferences; awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagements; Deal with and respond to transformation related queries; Compile responses to the Parliamentary questions and complainants; Liaise with sector stakeholders on transformation matters; Draft or provide inputs for speaking and briefing notes/speeches; Coordinate capacity development programs for the Institutional Forums to fulfil their statutory role; Provide input and draft

transformation in the sector; Develop capacity development programs for the IFs to fulfil their statutory role and Provide input and draft proposals relating to the work of the Directorate as may be

3 proposals relating to the work of the Directorate as may be required; Assist the Deputy Director and Director whenever requested. SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (DHET 152/11/2015) SALARY: R per annum (Level 8) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor Degree/National Diploma qualification. Applicants must have knowledge of financial management systems and proven experience of at least three years in office administration and/or management. A good understanding and working knowledge of the work flow coordination and events or project management. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and the Public Finance Management Act and experience in the management of monthly cash flow statements is essential, including an understanding of procurement policies, risk and fraud management, management of leave, etc. The candidate must have above average computer skills (MS Office), excellent report writing skills, minutes taking, presentation and general communication (written and verbal), good general office management skills and excellent interpersonal skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide general office support and management, including filing, tracking and processing of documents and correspondence; Compile, manage and update monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and progress reports; Set up meetings, prepare meeting materials, compile and distribute accurate minutes of meetings; Assume secretarial functions when required; Coordinate the Unit s procurement of equipment and supplies, including the management of orders; Organize travel, accommodation arrangements and travel packs; Facilitate logistical processes for payments to service providers relating to conferencing; subsistence and travel claims; Receive keep records of cash flows; and monitor the financial activities against the budget of the Unit; Provide telecommunications support and service to the Unit; Coordinate publication of approved documents timeously on government gazette; and Provide overall office administrative and management support to the Unit.

Applicants must have knowledge of financial management systems and proven experience of at least three years in office administration and/or management.

4 NATIONAL PLAN FOR POST-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: UNIVERSITIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (DHET 153/11/2015) (18-MONTH CONTRACT) SALARY: R per annum (Level 9) REQUIREMENNTS: An appropriate Bachelor Degree/National Diploma qualification. An Honours degree will be an added advantage. Applicants should have experience and interest in policy development and some knowledge of the post-school environment is essential. Candidates should have practical project management experience and research and report writing experience. Excellent writing and communication skills are necessary for the position, and applicants should be able to work under pressure and independently, with a willingness to learn. RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing support the Coordination Unit through conducting research and documentary analysis and providing written advice, as requested by the Project Manager: NPPSET; Co-ordinating the setting up of Task Team, Steering Committee and other necessary NPPSET meetings, and ensuring that all meeting arrangements go smoothly, including arrangements of external Task Team members; Assisting with the contracting of and engagement with consultants who will work on short-term assignments for the NPPSET process; Providing general high-level administrative support for the NPPSET unit, including the submission of reports to relevant authorities, as necessary; and Keeping accurate records of meetings, meeting attendance and draft meeting minutes, and ensuring that all records and communication of the Unit are adequately filed and stored. NOTE: The DHET is in the process of appointing a Coordination team within the University Education Branch to coordinate the development of a National Plan for Post-school Education and Training over a period of 18 months starting in August The NPPSET for aims to give effect to the policy proposals of the White Paper on Post-school Education and Training released in 2014, and to provide a blueprint for building an expanded, effective and integrated post-school system over the period to 2030.

Applicants should have experience and interest in policy development and some knowledge of the post-school environment is essential.

5 Note: Interviewed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment where necessary. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interest and be subjected to security clearance. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON Z83 FORM OBTAINABLE FROM ANY PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR ON THE INTERNET AT AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPREHENSIVE CV AS WELL AS CERTIFIED COPIES OF ALL QUALIFICATIONS, IDENTITY DOCUMENT (ID) AND DRIVERS LICENCE (WHERE IT IS REQUIRED). IT IS THE APPLICANT S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATION AUTHORITY (SAQA). FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED. CANDIDATES WHOSE APPOINTMENT WILL PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVITY IN TERMS OF RACE, GENDER AND DISABILITY WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE. AS OF 1 st JULY 2006, ALL NEW APPOINTMENTS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE HAVE TO BE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS) IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A GOVERNMENT MEDICAL SUBSIDY. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR APPLICATION, QUOTING THE REFERENCE NUMBER TO: THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, PRIVATE BAG X 174, PRETORIA, 0001 OR HAND DELIVER TO: 123 FRANCIS BAARD STREET (FORMER SCHOEMAN STR.) PRETORIA. CORRESPONDENCE WILL ONLY BE ENTERED INTO WITH SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OR FAXED AND ED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2015 ENQUIRIES: Mr D Sebela/ Ms D Pholo, TEL NO: /

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON Z83 FORM OBTAINABLE FROM ANY PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GOV.

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING. 04 JULY 2014, applications received after the closing date or faxed. applications will not be considered.

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING APPLICATIONS: Please Forward Your Application, Quoting The Reference Number To: The Director-General, Department Of Higher Education And Training, Private Bag