The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
It is the
Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representatively in line with the
numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.
The Department reserves the right to
withdraw posts, if by doing so, the interests of the Department will be best served.
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 or the
Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at
www.dpsa.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION: Ms J Masipa/Ms N Monyela
CLOSING DATE: 26 March 2021
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on Form Z83 obtainable from any Public
Service; Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and
certified copies of ID and qualifications (The certification must be not older
than six (6) months from the date of the advert).
NB as of 1st 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.
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted
applicants. Applications received after the closing date, e-mailed or faxed
applications will not be considered.
(Drivers’ License and registration
certificate must be attached when required).
NOTE: Candidate who previously applied for these posts need not to re-apply.
POST: CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST: MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION PHASE
(GRADE R-3) REF: DBE/CESMFP/05
Branch: Delivery and Support
Chief Directorate: Curriculum and Quality Enhancement Programmes
Directorate: MST, E-Learning and Research
SALARY: All-Inclusive remuneration package of R906.282 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have an appropriate three-four year qualification, which
includes professional teacher education and registered with SACE as
professional Educator; specialisation in Mathematics Intermediate Phase or
Senior Phase. The applicant must have at least nine (9) years’ in the teaching
field in Foundation Phase Mathematics subject, and supporting and
supervising teachers in a province, district/s or circuit/s. A specialised
qualification in teaching Mathematics in the Foundation Phase (Grade R-3)
would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to have
extensive knowledge of and insight into education policies and legislation for
the Foundation Phase, Grades R-3. Sound knowledge of issues, challenges
and initiatives pertaining to teaching and learning as well as promotion and
progression policies in South Africa are essential. It is required that the
applicant will have proven research and development skills, strategic
planning, verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a team,
knowledge of project management, experience in policy making processes,
management of budgets, computer literacy and sound knowledge of and
experience in the development of curriculum and assessment Mathematics
subject.
The applicant must be able to take initiative with regards to
challenges, be able to promote, plan and implement effective teaching and
learning of the Mathematics subject.
DUTIES: The incumbent will be a curriculum specialist in Mathematics subject, capable
of strategic leadership in the education system including: Strategic
Management of the Curriculum in Foundation Phase in terms of legislation
and policy for the band; monitor, evaluate and appraise the implementation of
the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Mathematics
subject; liaise with Provincial Departments of Education to render
professional assistance in capacity building related to learning, teaching and
