Advertiser: Limpopo Provincial Government / Department of Education
REF NO: 14 / 14
SALARY: An all inclusive remuneration package of R819 126 per annum (13)
CENTRE: Head Office – Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS: BSC majoring in Maths and / or Physical Science and / or chemistry. At least 3-5 years experience at middle management level. A relevant post graduate qualification in MST will be an added advantage computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES: Provide leadership in the development and Implementation of Mathematics, Sciences and Technology policies, programmes and guidelines in the GET and FET bands. Overseer monitoring and evaluation of classroom practice and provide constructive feedback on the improvement of learner achievement and on the effective implementation of MST Curricula. Serve as a conduit for sharing best practices in successful implementation of MST. Serve as the MST content expert for Grade 4-12. Coordinate the MST Curricula to ensure rigour and consistency from grade to grade. Coordinate GET and FET schools to ensure well-articulated curricula in MST. Work collaboratively with the Teacher Development Directorate to enhance MST Instruction. Assist in developing MST Common Assessments to improve learner achievement. Provide leadership in the analyses of MST subject performance and develop intervention strategies to address identified curricula implementation gaps. Ability to analyse MST trends and learner performance.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Makgaa MA at 015 284 6569, Ms Langa M.C at 015 284 6556 and Ms Phalafala RM at 015 284 6540
Limpopo Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS: The Head of Department , Department of Education, Private Bag X 9489 Polokwane 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street Polokwane at Records Management Directorate- Office No. H03 [Registry]
CLOSING DATE: 7 August 2014, Time: 16h30
NOTE: Applications should be made on the prescribed Form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za / document. Applications should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive C.V, certified copies of all qualifications and a copy of Identity document. The short-listed candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (i.e. verification of educational qualifications, previous work experience, citizenship, reference checks, criminal record checks, verification of financial / assets record check and security vetting). The successful candidates will be required to: sign employment contract and performance agreement. Disclose his / her financial interests. Applications received after the closing date whether, posted, or hand –delivered will not be considered. Faxed applications will not be considered. Due to the large number of applications we envisage, correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two months after the closing date consider your application as being unsuccessful. These are senior management posts and they, in addition to the core functions, require persons who possess critical generic competencies applicable to members of the Senior Management Services.
Interview Hints and Tips
Arrive on time for the interview. Plan your trip and leave early if you have to or if you are unfamiliar with the area. Give yourself enough time to find the building as well as parking. You also need keep your diary open after the interview. Your interview might be running longer than anticipated.
Remember to take a few extra copies of your CV with you. One copy is for you should you have to refresh your memory. The other copies are for the interviewer and anyone else sitting in on the interview. You only need to produce these if there is a need for them.
Be careful not to over- or under-dress for an interview. The golden rule is to look professional and smart even if everyone else at the company is wearing jeans. Speak to your employment agency for guidance with specific acompanies.
Women:
- More conservative outfit and coordinate all the colours
- Moderate shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too muck make-up and perfume
- Nails must be neat and clean
Men:
- Conservative suit with a white long sleeve shirt
- Conservative tie (no cartoon characters)
- Dark socks, professional shoes
- Limited jewellery
- Make sure your hairstyle is neat and hair clean
- Not too much aftershave
- Nails must be neat and clean
The interviewer will be judging the effect of your appearance on customers as well as staff. Your "look" must project the fact that you are the perfect '"fit" for that specific position and company.
Get rid of chewing gum and check your overall appearance before walking into the organisation's premises.
Switch your cellphone off once the interviewer knows that you have arrived for the interview - never, ever take a call during an interview. If there is a medical emergency in your family and your phone needs to be on then inform the interviewer and ask for permission to leave your phone on. In most cases the person will agree to it.
Remember to take a file with pen paper with you to the interview. This will assist you in making notes and to write down questions you might want to ask later.
The interview starts when the first question is asked. Right? Wrong. The interview starts the minute you arrive at the company and you will be under scrutiny by everyone who knows that interviews are being held. Be friendly with cleaning staff, secretaries and everyone else you encounter on your way to the interview. This will make you feel more positive as well as leave positive people in your wake. The last thing you need is for a staff member to mention how rude you were before the interview. Or for the secretaries to tell the manager that you had an attitude with them and you thought you were important!
Studies have shown that most interviewers make up their mind within the first few minutes. You therefore need to greet your interviewer by making comfortable eye contact, shaking hands firmly and introducing yourself in a confident manner.
Make a connection and build a relationship with the interviewer. Remember that they are already happy with your CV and now wants to check you out. Your attitude will be more important than most of your answers.
Only sit down when offered a chair.
If you are offered any coffee or tea you have three choices: Coffee, tea or nothing. Do not go and ask for something not offered - the organisation might not have it on the premises and the interviewer could feel embarrassed.
Keep an eye on your body language and avoid fidgeting, biting your nails, playing with your car keys, etc.