Permanent Entry Level Vacancies at Department of Education
The Mpumalanga Department of Education is accepting applications for Permanent Entry Level Vacancies at their department.
Closing date: 20 March 2024
Permanent Entry Level Vacancies at Department of Education
ADMIN CLERK: PUBLIC SCHOOL
Salary: R 202 233 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/274
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Strong administration skills. Innovative thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to perform accurately and methodically under pressure. Sound interpersonal relations and a pleasant telephone personality. Good planning and organisational skills. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard, coupled with work pride. Appropriate verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret directives. Computer literacy.
Duties: Render financial administration support services, including the collection of funds, banking, managing the financial books etc. Render logistical administration support services, including the control of assets, the administration of stores and the control of stock e.g. cleaning materials. Render HR administration support services, including payroll verification, and dealing with enquiries and correspondence related to employment, remuneration, service benefits and conditions of service. Render general administration support services, including typing, filing, reception and switchboard duties. Deal with the collection, duplication and distribution of information and documents. Maintain records and management information. Deal with arrangements for meetings, travelling and catering etc. Process queries.
PROVISIONING ADMIN CLERK: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 202 233 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/275
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate. A valid driver’s license may be an advantage. Competencies: Sound knowledge of general administration procedures, methods and principles. Strong administration skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Good planning and organizational skills. Appropriate verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy.
Duties: Render financial administration support services, including the collection of school funds, banking, managing the financial books etc. Render logistical administration support services, including the control
of assets, the administration of school stores and the control of stock e.g. cleaning materials. Render general institutional administration support services.
DRIVER/MESSENGER: BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 171 537 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/276
Requirements: Grade 10 certificate and a valid driver’s license plus PDP. Good driving skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills, also in English. Ability to solve problems related to standard procedures.
Duties: Provide safe transport services between the Boarding school and Circuit/District office/service provider. Serve as a courier of goods and items between the Departmental storing facilities/offices/ service providers and the hostel or admin offices of the Boarding school. Assist with the up-loading and distributing of delivered goods and with other support services asigned by designated supervisor. Perform errands.
GENERAL FOREMAN: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 171 537 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/277
Requirements: Grade 10 certificate. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Sound knowledge of gardening. Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry and welding. Basic maintenance and repair skills. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Innovative thinking and problem solving skills. Good planning and organising skills. Good initiative. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard. Appropriate communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Ability to perform accurately and methodically under pressure. Basic supervisory skills. Sound leadership qualities.
Duties: Ensure that all equipment and facilities eg. buildings, grounds, gardens,drainage systems, water- and power installations as well as vehicles are fully maintained, repaired and kept tidy. Do minor repairs to facilities, vehicles and equipment. Attend to complaints from users of facilities. Supervise general support staff. Train and develop general support staff. Render transport duties e.g. transport learners to church, sports and cultural activities. Execute administrative tasks related to the above.
HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 171 537 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/278
Requirements: Grade 10 certificate. Valid driver’s license may be required. Computer literacy may serve as a recommendation. Competencies: Advanced cooking and housekeeping skills. Basic First Aid knowledge. Sound financial administration skills. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Self motivated with a strong sense of responsibility. High level of neatness and punctuality. Innovative thinking and problem solving skills. Good planning and organising skills. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard, coupled with work pride. Appropriate verbal and written communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Basic supervisory skills.
Duties: Plan and oversee the preparation and serving of meals. Cook meals utilising recipes and menus. Ensure that the hygiene of the hostel, kitchen facilities etc. is of an outstanding standard. Ensure that boarders receive the correct food portions, both in terms of size and nutritional value. Keep records accurately and do stock control. Plan and delegate duties and supervise the performance of hostel assistant staff. Train and develop hostel assistant staff. Assist with hostel and school functions. Provide guidance to students. Assist with general control in respect of the discipline and morale in the hostel. Assist with the personal development and support of students. Render First Aid assistance to sick or injured students.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 147 036 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/279
Requirements: Grade 10 certificate. The ability to guide and practically assist children in hostels with maturity, patience and sensitivity. Must be able to work shifts.
Duties: Supervise learners in the classroom and in hostels and provide educator/learner support. Render physical support and assistance to children residing in hostels, including practical assistance with regard to meals, learning and leisure activities. Render practical assistance with the general needs of hostel learners. Assist with the safe keeping of learner’s medication. Special Schools: Render physical assistance and support with bathing, eating, dressing, brushing teeth and all other activities for learners with severe intellectual disabilities who reside in hostels. Assist with activities of daily living (such as bathroom activities). Ensure constant supervision to prevent injuries to learners including after hour check-ups. Assist learners with accessing therapeutic and medical treatment offered at the school. Support learners in the usage of supportive devices, e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.
CLEANER: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 125 373 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/280
Requirements: A minimum of AET level 4 (Grade 9). Appropriate work knowledge in regard of the core duties may serve as a recommendation. Competencies: Basic knowledge of the functionality, capabilities and limitations of relevant cleaning equipment, materials, methods and application. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Routine problem solving skills. Routine planning and organising skills. Good initiative. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard. Appropriate communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: Clean buildings, facilities and other institutional structures as required. Assist with the loading, unloading, dispatching and taking of stock.
FOOD SERVICES AID: BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 125 373 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/281
Requirements: A minimum of AET level 4 (Grade 9). Appropriate work knowledge in regard of the core duties may serve as a recommendation. Competencies: Basic knowledge of food preparation, the serving of food and the functionality, capabilities and limitations of relevant cleaning equipment, materials, methods and application. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Routine problem solving skills. Routine planning and organising skills. Good initiative. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard. Appropriate communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: Peel vegetables. Assist with the preparation of food and beverages. Lay and clear tables. Serve food and beverages. Render dish washing duties. Clean kitchen and dining room surfaces, furniture and appliances as well as hostel facilities as required.
GENERAL STORES ASSISTANT: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 125 373 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/282
Requirements: A minimum of AET level 4 (Grade 9) qualification. Appropriate work knowledge in regard of the core duties may serve as a recommendation. Competencies: Basic numeracy skills. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Routine problem solving skills. Routine planning and organising skills. Good initiative. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard. Appropriate communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: Assist with the loading, off-loading, receipt and delivery of stores and stock. Assist with stocktaking and distribution of stock. Assist with the rendering of a photocopying service. Provide support function regarding maintenance of machines. Perform errands.
GROUNDSMAN: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 125 373 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/283
Requirements: A minimum of AET level 4 (Grade 9). Appropriate work knowledge in regard of the core duties may serve as a recommendation. A qualification in gardening/ plumbing/ carpentry/ electricity may serve as a recommendation. Literacy may be an advantage. Competencies: Basic knowledge of garden maintenance techniques, equipment and the application thereof. Basic maintenance and repair skills. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Routine problem solving skills.
Routine planning and organising skills. Good initiative. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard. Appropriate communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: Maintain buildings, facilities, drainage systems and other institutional structures. Maintain and develop gardens, grounds and lawns. Clean and service equipment. Maintain fences. Report faults on the terrain. Assist with cleaning/ household duties.
LAUNDRY AID: SEN SCHOOL / BOARDING SCHOOL
Salary: R 125 373 p.a.
- Post Ref No V6/284
Requirements: A minimum of AET level 4 (Grade 9). Appropriate work knowledge in regard of the core duties may serve as a recommendation. Literacy may be an advantage. Competencies: Basic knowledge of the functionality, capabilities and limitations of relevant laundering equipment, materials, methods and application. The ability, health and energy to perform strenuous tasks that require hard physical labour. Routine problem solving skills. Routine planning and organising skills. Good initiative. Adaptability to working conditions. Thoroughness, honesty, integrity and the willingness to work hard. Appropriate communication skills. Sound interpersonal relations. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: Render laundering duties in regard of clothes, linen and other textiles, including the receipt of dirty laundry, the washing, drying, ironing and sorting thereof, as well as the handing out of clothes. Apply effective control in regard of the receipt and handing out of clothes. Clean the laundry facility both inside and outside.
APPLICATIONS:
Download New Z83 Form 2024 – Editable PDF and Word
Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department as well as on the Mpumalanga Department of Education website at www.mpumalanga.gov.za/education/, select the Vacancies icon. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, proof of registration with a relevant Professional Body (if applicable) and RSA ID-document, as well as valid driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.
Please note that a passport or driver’s license will not be accepted in lieu of an Identity Document. A complete set of application documents (CV and latest Z83 form) should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.
FOR DELIVERY BY MAIL
The District Director, Gert Sibande District, Attention: HR Provisioning
FOR DELIVERY BY COURIER
Section: HR Provisioning,
De Jager Street 2, Ermelo.
Enquiries: Ms HK Motau, Tel (017) 801 5009 / Ms NG Motau, Tel (017) 801 6002
The closing date for the receipt of all applications is 16:00 on Wednesday 20 March 2024. No applications received by the Directorate: HR Provisioning (D/O) after the closing date and time will be considered. It should be noted that the Department will not take responsibility for applications received after the closing date and time even if said applications were sent through Post Office speed services or a courier service.
