MYNSFAS OPPORTUNITY: SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICER REF NO: 544 AND E-LEARNING PROJECTS FACILITATOR REF NO: 532
SCHOOL SAFETY OFFICER REF NO: 54
District Office: Education District Office Metro East
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Kuilsrivier
REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate National Diploma (NQFL 6) or degree with 2 years relevant
experience. A valid drivers’ License. Knowledge: Further Duties are
developmental initiatives including Youth Clubs, Anti- Truancy and Back to
School Programmes. Coordinate and facilitate training in conflict management,
crime prevention and safety planning. Coordinate and implement safety and
security training in line with the National Schools Safety Framework.
Coordinate and facilitate Youth Development Programmes which include After
School Programmes (ASP) and Holiday Programmes. Monitor and report on
the implementation of various attitudinal / behavioral programs and relevant
budgets to the DCES School Management and Governance Support.
Knowledge of: Occupation Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. Compensation
for Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. Compensation for
Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993. National Environmental
Management Act, 107 of 1998. Finance (SCM and budgetary processes).
Knowledge and application of relevant Education Policies, Prescripts and
Legislation. National School Safety Framework Project Planning.
Skills: Report writing skills. Planning and organising skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Problem solving skills Human relations skills. Analytical skills. Negotiation skills. Conflict Management and Mediation Skills. Communication skills (At least two of the official languages of WCG). Presentation and facilitation skills.
DUTIES :
Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Policies, National /
Provincial School Safety Framework, work procedures and relevant policies in
schools. Ensure the establishment of a properly constituted and functional
safety committee. Assist with the development of a safety policy to protect the
property and keep employees and learners safe. Assist with the creation of a
comprehensive safety Plan which will include a Contingency Plan. The role of
each employee in maintaining workplace safety (including RCL, SGB and
SMT).
Type of training each employee needs. Keep up to date with all aspects
of relevant health and safety workplace legislation and communicate relevant
changes. Conduct safety and security awareness campaigns and
programmes. Provide a high-level Safety Health Environmental (SHE)
consultancy and advisory service based on legal and other regulatory
frameworks. Regular inspections at Public Ordinary Schools and Special
Schools to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
Monitor and report on the implementation of the policies and procedures; and
drills conducted at Public Schools to DCES School Management and
Governance Support. Conduct Security audits / risk assessments / safety
inspections at Schools. Establish a full programme of documented health and
safety inspections, audits and assessments in relation to learner and employee
safety.
Evaluate workplace safety / risk assessment / safety inspections and
consider how risks could be reduced. ? Establish safe working practices that
comply with legislation. Conduct safety inspections at schools regarding
evacuation drills and emergency alarms; safety risk assessments and standard
operating procedures; employees being aware of their responsibilities; ensure
safety equipment is installed safely and maintained, that records are kept of all
safety related matters. Provide a list of safety findings and recommendations
to the principal. Procure safety infrastructure and services to limit risks.
(align with procurement policies). Assist the Safety Committee with the development of an action plan. Monitor and report on the implementation of action plans. Keep records of audit / assessments/ safety inspection findings and provide relevant reports to DCES School Management and Governance Support.
Support the effective management of District Occupational Health Safety
(OHS) Committee. Serve on the District Occupational Health and Safety
Committee. Support the Corporate Services Component with the development
and implementation of a Health and Safety Plan for the Education District.
Mobilize and advocate safety and security at district level. Guide the
development and implementation of disaster management preparedness plan.
Report on the support given to the District Occupational Health and Safety
Committee to the DCES School Management and Governance Support.
Coordinate and facilitate Health and Safety Training for Public Ordinary and
Special Schools. Establish a structured programme of Health and Safety
Training within the Education District. Liaise with external health and safety
consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety
services.
Coordinate the delivery of training (evacuation plans, fire prevention,
fire protection and hazardous materials communication). Ensure full an
accurate health and safety training records are maintained. Review training
feedback from employees. Maintain a database of employees who have
completed the required training. Report on the implementation of occupational
health and safety training to DCES School. Management and Governance
Support. Coordinate and facilitate various attitudinal / behavioural programs to
support, modify or influence learner and educator behaviour to create safe
learning environments and promote quality teaching and learning. Organizing.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Diamond Tel No: (021) 900 7006 (Metro East EDO)
E-LEARNING PROJECTS FACILITATOR REF NO: 53
District Office: Education District Office Metro East
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Kuilsrivier
REQUIREMENTS :
National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree plus 3 years’ experience in project
management in a ICT environment preferably within education. A Valid Driver’s
Licence.
Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant eLearning Provincial Policies,
legislation and regulations (White Paper 7). Knowledge of Project Management
within an ICT environment. Knowledge of Project Management within an
education environment.
Skills: Advanced computer literacy, negotiation, presentation, communication and report writing skills. Project and organisational planning. Ability to think analytically and systematically.
DUTIES :
Assist in the process of confirming the list of priority schools for new and
technology refresh. Conduct audits of technology at schools to inform decisions
(collaborated with CeI for technical evaluation). Manage the retrieval and
redistribution of technology. Coordinate and manage the implementation of all
e-Learning projects deliverables such as project plans, site visits, installations.
Ensure that schools with subject-specific needs (e.g. CAT / IT / EGD) are
adequately ICT resourced in collaboration with other stakeholders (Head
Office, District Subject Adviser and CeI) according to approved plans.
Check and report on the schedule of needs and project plans for technology
provisioning in priority schools/ district. Submit project plans for approval and
signature of the Manager Curriculum Support (MCS) and Director Education
District. Coordinate and project manage all technology provisioning at schools
for e-Learning and e-Administration. Develop and implement plans, processes
and systems to effectively implement e-Learning and technology provision
projects and report on all projects. Liaise with head office (eLearning) with
respect to provisioning of technology and relevant research and evaluation
innovation projects. Implementation and support of new technology and refresh
of technology at Public Ordinary and Special Schools. Ensure support and
maintenance as per SLA from CeI, ICT helpdesk, outside service providers: eLearning and e- Administration equipment including connectivity.
Collaborate and liaise with the different units at head office and districts i.e. e-Learning HO, FET / GET Curriculum, IMG, ICT Committee and CeI with respect to relevant e-Learning projects. Ensure first line administrative technical support to
schools and School Network Administrator (SNA) with respect to error
detection including connectivity, software and hardware. Provide relevant
information to inform the e-Learning database. Develop, manage, and maintain
an updated database / records of the implementation of e-Learning projects
including financial aspects in line with project management principles. Update
and maintain a project register. (e.g. WCED Projects, District Initiated and
Donor funded). Report regularly to relevant stakeholders on e- Learning
projects, technology provisioning, and connectivity.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Diamond Tel No: (021)900 7006 (Metro East EDO)