Education Officers (5 posts) at Western Cape Government

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for 5 suitably qualified and competent individuals to render an effective and efficient holistic educational service to all the learners at the Secure Child Care Centres. These posts are stationed in Bonnytoun, Outeniekwa, ROAR, Horizon and Clanwilliam.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year teaching qualification; Registration with SACE as a professional educator; A minimum of 1-year experience as an Educationalist/ Educator.

Key Performance Areas

Implement educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Implement induction programmes to newly admitted residents; Implementation of facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care/custody and development of residents; Participate in daily, weekly, quarterly and annual safety and security measures and procedures; Performing of administrative functions; Management of resources, monthly reports, statistics, registration by SACE, self-development and attend meetings with stakeholders; Continuous professional development; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Study professional journals and publications in order to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public service procedures; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Interpret and apply policies and procedures; Problem solving skills; Sound budgeting skills; Planning skills; Facilitation skills; Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration

R 257 508 per annum (Salary level 7) Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.