Latest Job Vacancies at The South African Council for Educators (SACE)

Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 7 qualification in the Information Communication Technology field.
•  Computer literacy, good knowledge of MS Office
•  3 years relevant experience
•  High level of Computer literacy, Good Knowledge of MS Office
•  Good Interpersonal Relations and organisational Skills.
•  Communication skills, verbal writing, Product knowledge.
•  Problem Solving, Planning Skills, Time Management and Decision Making.

Job key responsibilities
IT Support

•  Manage an internal information systems and technology (IS / IT).
•  Support service to SACE's departments. Including:
  • Review of the functionality of existing functions as and when the need arises,
  • Advise SACE on the required action to be taken to ensure the optimisation of it’s IS / IT infrastructure, and
  • Compile reports to structures and Management.
  • Manage all external support contracts with service providers.
•  Any occasional duties that are linked to Information Technology that may be assigned by the Corporate Services Manager to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

Hardware and Software maintenance

•  Ensures that the SACE's information technology and systems needs are adequately
• addressed. This may include:
  • Advising SACE on the acquisition of computer hardware and software.
  • The management of support service and maintenance of subcontractors if capacity does not exist in-house 
  • Sign off the work of computer maintenance and support personnel.
  • Ensure that the SACE network (WAN, WLAN, LAN, VPN, MPLS) is in good working condition.
•  Ensure that daily back-up of the systems are made.
•  Ensure that all Developmental needs of the organisation are adequately addressed
•  Ensure that all SACE network infrastructures are in good working condition.
•  Ensure that testing of all SACE applications is done and deployed.
•  Ensure that all SACE devices, which may include, telephone, access control, security devices etc are well serviced and in good working condition.

Knowledge Management

• Assist the ICT Assistant Specialist with efficient management and safekeeping of all Library documentation.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualification in the Information Communication Technology field.
•  Computer literacy, Good Knowledge of MS Office
•  Three years relevant experience
•  Good Interpersonal Relations and organisational Skills.
•  Communication skills – verbal writing, Product knowledge
•  Problem Solving, Planning skills, Time Management, Decision Making

Job key responsibilities
IT Support

•  Assist the ICT Specialist with providing an internal information systems and technology (IS / IT) support service to SACE's departments.
•  Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the Corporate Services Manager or the ICT Specialist to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

Hardware and Software maintenance

•  Assist the ICT Specialist with ensuring that the SACE's information technology and systems needs are adequately addressed.
•  Assist the ICT Specialist with ensuring that daily back-ups of the system are made.
•  Registry
•  Assist the ICT Specialist with developing and maintaining a central registry filing system.
•  Assist the ICT Specialist with maintaining an index of Council resolutions.
•  Assists with general filing.
•  Assist staff members in retrieving documents upon request.

Knowledge management

•  Assist the ICT Assistant Specialist with the efficient management and safekeeping of all library documentation and information.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualification in the Information Communication Technology field specializing in development.
•  HTML5, CSS – Including Bootstrap, JavaScript, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, SQL, MVC
•  One year experience
•  Good Interpersonal Relations and organisational Skills. 
• Communications skills – verbal and writing.
•  Product knowledge, Report writing skills.

Job key Responsibilities
IT Support

•  Assist the Assistant ICT Specialist in providing an internal information systems and technology (IS / IT) support service to SACE's departments.
•  Any occasional duties that may be ICT related assigned by the Assistant ICT Specialist or ICT Specialist to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

Software maintenance and development

•  Assist the Assistant ICT Specialist with ensuring that the SACE's information technology and systems needs are adequately addressed.
•  Assist the Assistant ICT Specialist with ensuring that daily back-ups of the system are made.
•  Development of all SACE applications.
•  Facilitate development of applications with appointed service provider.
•  Testing of all SACE applications and ensure a successful deployment of SACE applications.
•  Ensuring that all SACE databases are backed up and backup is tested successfully.
•  Maintenance of all SACE databases.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 7 in the Public Administration/Public Management field.
•  3 years relevant experience.
•  Communication Skills, Planning and Organising Skills.
•  Advanced Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite applications.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the National Development Plan, Medium Term Strategic Framework; Strategic Planning & Annual Performance Planning Processes and Frameworks; Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks, Performance Information Framework, and National Evaluation Policy.
•  Knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation tools and systems;
•  Knowledge of Educational Policies and Public Audit Act regarding Performance Information reporting.
•  Understanding of Public Entities Planning and Reporting cycle and processes.
•  Expertise in monitoring and evaluation data collection and analysis.
•  Knowledge of evidence-based planning and reporting.
•  Good Communication, presentation and reporting skills.
•  Proficiency in the methods of information acquisition, including online sources and initiative in identifying new sources of information as they become necessary and/or available.
•  Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high
• efficiency, yet thorough attention to detail and follow through.
•  Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
•  Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
•  Familiarity and appreciation of the mission, purpose and values of SACE
•  Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
•  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
•  Be proactive in anticipating and seeking out information related to the immediate priorities of SACE.

Job key responsibilities

•  Manage and co-ordinate the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Reporting SubDivision;
•  Administer the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting activities in the Sub-Division;
•  Assist and support the Manager to conceptualise, design and implement planning, monitoring and evaluation programmes and activities;
•  Conduct verification processes of reported performance information quarterly and annually for internal and external reporting purposes, as well as, for auditing in order to reduce the risk of adverse opinion;
•  Assist and support the Manager in managing the compilation of performance information reports on a quarterly and annual basis;
•  Assist in developing quarterly and annual Programme Performance Information reports, for all the SACE Council Committees, relevant government Departments and Portfolio committee;
•  Assist the Manager to coordinate, facilitate and supervise the development of the organisation’s five-year strategic, annual performance and operational plans in line with the relevant national frameworks;
•  Support all the Divisions and Committees with the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Reporting Activities;
•  Assist with the process of reviewing the organisation’s strategic, annual and operational plans;
•  Assist in developing and implementing the organisation’s monitoring and evaluation framework, plans, and tools in line with the relevant public entities frameworks and policies;
•  Produce the organisation’s monitoring and evaluation reports in relation to budget;
•  Assist in Coordinating activities in the CEO’s Office, including planning and reporting for this office; and
•  Undertake any other task as directed by the supervisor.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 8 qualification in the Education/Social Science.
•  3 years relevant experience, Communication Skills, Planning and Organising Skills
•  Knowledge of Office Administration Post graduate level.
•  Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of research.
•  Proficiency in the methods of information acquisition, including online sources and initiative in identifying new sources of information as they become necessary and/or available.
•  Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high efficiency, yet thorough attention to detail and follow through.
•  Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
•  Resourceful and independent but comfortable working within the framework of an integrated research programme and team-oriented environment.
•  Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
•  Familiarity and appreciation of the mission, purpose and values of SACE and its responsiveness to the educational and research requirements of a sophisticated and ever-changing policy environment.
•  Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
•  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
•  Be proactive in anticipating and seeking out information related to the immediate priorities of SACE.

Job key responsibilities

•  Assisting in managing the Policy and Research Sub-Division; Developing, Implementing and Reviewing SACE’s research policy and agenda; Conducting Research, Policy Briefs and Advisory Papers on behalf of SACE; Drafting terms of reference for commissioning or outsourcing identified research projects; Developing and Implement the Research Dissemination Strategy and Plan.
•  Analyse research reports and edit them; Making tabular formats, fact sheets, graphs
• and reports on completed research reports in order to summarise them;
•  Take care of the follow up after a commissioned research study has been conducted;
•  Maintaining a database of research agencies, NGOs, institutions and individuals involved in educational research, as well as databases of relevant available research;
•  Establishing and maintain relations with various research organisations, and units in SACE stakeholders’ offices;
•  Establishing and managing the SACE internal Resource Centre and Virtual Library for Teachers;
•  Organising the Policy and Research Seminars and Conferences;
•  Developing SACE Journal;
•  Coordinating the SACE Professional Magazine Developing the Policy and Research SubDivision Plans and Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually) and any other SACE duties.
•  Assessing organisational performance reports to determine progress and recommend improvement areas.
•  Verification and validation of organisational performance information.
•  Develop tools and methodologies to enhance reporting and management of performance information.
•  Assist with the coordination of Strategic Planning processes

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 Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF level 7 qualification in the field of Communication or equivalent qualification
•  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Communications field
•  Good Presentation skills, Excellent written and verbal Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Good Knowledge of MS Office and Computer Skills,
•  Good Interpersonal Relations and organisational Skills, ability to coordinate communication activities.
•  Prepared to travel extensively and to work outside normal working hours and during the weekends.

 Job key responsibilities
 Communication – External

•  Assist with the Management and Co-ordination of the SACE External Communication and
• Stakeholder programmes and projects. (Meetings, workshops, outreach, exhibitions,
• seminars, open days, fun walks, World Teachers Celebrations and seminars.
•  Assist with the Development of SACE Publications and distribution to the Stakeholders and Constituencies.
•  Assist with the Development, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting of Stakeholder Relations Plans.
•  Assist with the Development and Updating of SACE Stakeholders and Constituencies Database.
•  Assist with establishing and maintaining partnerships with both the private – public organizations (Sponsorships and Stakeholder Relations).
•  Assist in promoting and creating awareness of SACE Advocacy and Communications activities to the External Public.
•  Assist with the Development and implementation of the SACE Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Strategies and Policies.
•  Assist with Management of external advertisements.
•  Generate and post daily SACE Social Media Content ( Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and TikTok).
•  Assist the Communications and Stakeholder Manager with overseeing the SACE Reception and Contact centre functions.
•  Assist the Communications and Stakeholder Manager with Management and Coordinating all SACE internal Communications programmes and projects.
•  Assist with the Management of the Communications Division.
•  Provide ongoing support to all the SACE Division in terms of their communication activities.
•  Use various strategies to publish SACE activities to the internal public.
•  Prepare internal communications content and disseminate to internal staff.
•  Ensures that ethical standards, sound human relations, team spirit and high levels of morale are maintained throughout the Communication department.
•  Assist the Communications and Stakeholder Manager in drafting the Divisional Annual Operational Plan, Quarterly Plans and Monthly Plans.
•  Manage a range of stakeholder project and prioritise ad hoc work requested around these.
•  Assist with the development of Media Plans.
•  Assists the Communications Manager with drafting and preparing Press releases.
•  Assists with Media liaison and Media Monitoring.
•  Compiling and updating information for SACE Website and other digital platforms.
•  Promoting the image of SACE
•  Assists in ensuring compliance of the SACE Corporate Identity Manual

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualifications in the field of Communication, Office Administration and Public Administration.
•  Computer literacy, Good Knowledge of MS Office.
•  Three years relevant experience working in a call centre, with solid understanding of its operations.
•  Supervisory or Leadership experience, experience is required.
•  Strong understanding of customer service principles and practices.
•  Ability to train and develop call centre agents.
•  Communication skills, good Interpersonal Relations and organisational Skills, Managerial skills.
•  Communications skills – verbal writing, Product knowledge

 Job key responsibilities 
Helpdesk Management

•  Overall management of the helpdesk/call centre sub-division.
•  Monitor and capture the frequency of calls/queries for reporting purposes.

 Query resolution

•  Ensure that all queries via the helpdesk are resolved within an acceptable time.
•  Liaise with relevant department/managers, i.e. Registration or Finance department, where necessary, to ensure effective query resolution.
•  Provide timeous feedback to educators with regards to their queries.

Management functions

•  Ensures appropriate delegation of duties accordingly.
•  Guides the Helpdesk/Call Centre Operators in all their duties and manages their performance, development needs, etc.
• Implement occasional duties that may be assigned by the Communications Manager or Assistant Manager to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 in the Accounting/ Financial Management field
•  1-3 years relevant experience in Payroll administration.
•  Computer skills, Pastel Accounting system
•  Communication skills, interpersonal skills
•  Communications skills – verbal writing
•  Finance and accounting skills

Job key responsibilities
Payroll Administration

•  End to end processing of monthly payroll.
•  Maintaining payroll system and updating payroll records.
•  Maintaining leave and overtime reports, interpreting awards and contracts in relation to employee appointments and performance.
•  Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting i.e SARS, Compensation commissioner.
•  Payroll administration e.g. filling, setting up new employees.
•  Calculation and payment of termination payments. Processing increases and calculation of back pays.
•  Assisting the Assistant Manager with month end consolidation, reconciliation and payment of payroll and tax.
•  Reconciling payroll related GL accounts.
•  Calculating annual leave and bonus provisions.

Data capturing

•  Update online leaves and liaising with HR to manage payroll related queries.
•  Capturing payroll related monthly journals.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualification in the field of Bookkeeping, Administration and Commerce with appropriate subject.
•  1-year relevant experience
•  Computer skills, Pastel Accounting system
•  Communication skills, interpersonal skills.

Job key responsibilities

•  Check, verify and capture local and international travelling claims/advances on Nedbank system.
•  Identify fruitless and wasteful expenditure and follow-up with the account owner on resettlement.
•  Liaise with all divisions with regard to councillors ‘claims.
•  Handle all correspondences with regard to claims, advances and payment receipts.
•  Maintain a register of all subsistence and travel claims.
•  Capture suppliers’ payments on the system.
•  Filling of all bookkeeping transactions.
•  Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the Finance Manager/ Assistant / Finance Officer -Bookkeeping to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

Creditors management

•  Ensure that suppliers are paid within 30 days

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 7 Qualification in the field of internal Auditor and studying toward certified Internal Audit (CIA).
•  Minimum of 1 year experience in the Audit field.
•  Good presentation skills, Excellent written and verbal Communication skills, Computer Literacy, Good knowledge of MS Office and Computer.
•  Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 1999 as amended.
•  Good interpersonal relation and organisational skills, ability to coordinate communications activities.

Job key responsibilities

•  Performance of basic Risk Assessment and control analysis;
•  Evaluation of financial, operational and legislative risks;
•  Execution of the audit plans and audit work programs based on the risk assessment process in order to provide assurance on the organization’s governance, risk management and controls;
•  Execution of the work program as per requirements set in order to evaluate the effective and efficiency of internal control;
•  Preparation of audit findings and recommendations.
•  Follow up on management actions in response to the internal audit reports.
•  Evaluation of internal financial and operational control systems.
•  Building and maintaining professional relationships with management in the organisation via regular liaison to address concerns, audit findings,
• recommendations, and other pertinent matters.
•  Draft internal audit report.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualification in the field of Office Management, Management Assistant and Administration.
•  2 years relevant experience
•  General knowledge of the South African Primary and Secondary Education system, knowledge of the Registration Criteria and Process, Practical Knowledge of the computerised registration systems,
•  Interpersonal skills and communication skills.
•  Communications skills – verbal writing, Product knowledge, Using information systems.

Job Key Responsibilities

•  Check for correctness and completeness of registration applications.
•  Verification of registration documents.
•  Printing letters and certificates.
•  Respond to Educator correspondence.
•  Print letters and certificates.
•  Filing of documents.
•  Responds to incoming mail.
•  Attends to incoming telephone calls.
•  Attends to enquiries regarding registration of educators.
•  Assists the Assistant Registration Manager and Registration Assistant Manager with reports.
•  Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the Registration Manager to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualification in the field Management Assistant, Office
• Management and Administration.
•  1-year relevant experience.
•  Practical Knowledge of the computerised registration systems.
•  Interpersonal skills and communication skills.

Job key responsibilities

•  Processes application forms.
•  Separates valid from invalid forms.
•  Separates valid forms into different registration Categories.
•  Maintain records/list of processed applications.
•  Handles correspondence, information and reports related to registration of educators.
•  Responds to incoming mails and telephonic queries.
•  Assists the Registration Officer with reports (on own work).
•  Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the Registration Officer to facilitate the smooth running of SACE.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 1
•  Ability to work in a team and maintain good interpersonal relationship.
•  Ability to use modern office equipment, Ability to use appropriate initiative as may be required in a given situation.
•  Team worker, Self-motivated, Punctual, Ability to learn quickly.
•  Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral directions.
•  Positive attitude and behaviour, Honest and trustworthy.

Job key responsibilities

•  Clean and create an orderly environment.
•  Ensure that the boardrooms, Offices, Kitchens are clean and tidy.
•  Empty waste bags, provide and change waste bags.
•  Load and offload of goods.
•  Dusting of hard surfaces.
•  Cleaning of building windows, inside and out.
•  Washing of dishes.
•  Cleaning of toilets and floors.
•  Operate cleaning machinery.
•  Prepare tea and other refreshments for meetings.
•  Assist with other duties as and requested.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 7 qualification in the field of Education.
•  Computer, Research, Policy Development, Communication, English Writing, Networking, Facilitation.
•  3 years relevant experience, preferably in the field of training and development within the education sector.
•  Managerial, Interpersonal, Sporadic travelling when required, Communications skills – verbal writing, Product knowledge, Using information systems.
•  Motivating others, Leadership skills, Attention to detail, Problem Solving.
•  Planning skills, People Management, Time Management, developing others, Decision Making, Delegating.

Job key responsibilities

•  Manage the Provincial Office and provide leadership, direction, support and advice to the Provincial Office.
•  Develop the strategic and annual performance plan for the Provincial Office.
•  Manage the development of the operational plan for the Provincial Office in line with the strategic and annual performance plan of the Council.
•  Manage, monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of the Province’s operational plan, taking corrective actions where necessary.
•  Measure and monitor the achievement of strategic objectives of the Council within the Province and take corrective actions where necessary.
•  Responsible for the management of the budget of the Provincial Office and ensure that expenditure is in line with budget requirements.
•  Oversee and manage the human resources within the Provincial office in an efficient and effective manner.
•  Plan, organize and control activities and resources pertaining to the proper and effective functioning of the Provincial Office.
•  Ensure good governance within the Province in line with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
•  Oversee and ensure the implementation of all relevant policies, processes, procedures, and tools, applicable to the Provincial Office and monitor implementation thereof.
•  Report on the activities of the Provincial Office to relevant stakeholders in line with requirements.
•  Oversee and ensure the effective implementation of the complaints handling processes, systems and procedures within the Provincial Office.
•  Provide input, upon request, regarding the finalization of national MOUs and to ensure implementation of those MOUs within the Province.
•  Ensure the maintenance of a proper and effective statistical reporting system for complaints within the provincial office.
•  Monitor compliance to service level agreements with regards to corporate support services provided to the Provincial Offices.
•  Manage the provision of facilities management services within the Provincial Office.
•  Monitor compliance to service level agreements with regards to corporate support services provided to the provincial office.
•  Manage the assets within the Provincial Office in line with the PFMA, Treasury regulations and SACE policies.
•  Manage the provision of records management/ archiving support services within the province.
•  Manage the provision of administrative support services to the provincial office.
•  Build the profile and image of the Council and effectively communicate the vision and objectives of the Council.
•  Administer Public Relations in line with SACE policies.
•  Administer projects in the province and in line with National office directives

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 qualification in the field of Public Administration, Management Assistant and Office Management
•  General knowledge of the South African Primary and Secondary Education system, knowledge of the Registration Criteria and Process, Practical Knowledge of the computerised registration systems.
•  2 years relevant experience, Interpersonal skills and communication skills.
•  Communications skills – verbal writing, Product knowledge, Using information systems, Attention to detail.
•  Problem Solving, Planning skills, Time Management, Decision Making.

Job key responsibilities

•  Check correctness and completeness of the registration applications.
•  Verification of registration documents.
•  Verify amounts paid for the required service.
•  Capture the form into the system.
•  Respond to incoming mail.
•  Print letters and certificates.
•  Oversee all applications which do not meet registration requirements and verify with the Provincial Head.
•  Verify captured forms before release to Provincial Head.
•  Search educators’ registration status, details etc.
•  Monitor the work of registration.
•  Maintain register of all walk-in educators.
•  Maintain register of all certificates collected by educators.
•  Keep register of all reported Ethics cases updated.
•  Resolution of educator queries incoming.
•  Attends to enquiries regarding registration of educators. (Postage and walk-ins).
•  Handles correspondence, information and reports related to registration of educators.
•  Assist public to report cases.
•  Report all maintenance issues to the Provincial Head.
•  Arrange meetings with relevant stakeholders.
•  Assists the Provincial Head with reports.
•  Any occasional duties that may be assigned by the Provincial Head to facilitate the smooth running of SACE provincial office

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 6 in the field of financial management and Accounting.
•  Computer skills, Pastel Accounting system.
•  1-year relevant experience.
•  Communication skills, interpersonal skills.
•  Communications skills – verbal writing, Finance and accounting skills.
•  Attention to detail, Ability to be discreet regarding confidential matters.

Job Key responsibilities:

•  Ensure that all incoming card payments and EFT receipts are accounted for.
•  Capturing of card payments received, online payments received and daily electronic funds transactions.
•  Allocation of all EFT and online invoices.
•  Ensure that all incoming card payments and EFT are accounted for: reconciled processed cards and EFT transactions received, verifying details captured, daily banking of cards, online and EFT.
•  Ensure that membership payments are captured and accounted for: membership information captured daily and daily capturing of card payments, online and EFT transactions.
•  Ensure that reinstatement payments are captured and accounted for; reinstatement information captured daily and daily capturing of card payments, online and EFT transactions.

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Qualifications and Skills

•  NQF Level 1
•  Ability to work in a team and maintain good interpersonal relationship.
•  Ability to use modern office equipment, Ability to use appropriate initiative as may be required in a given situation.
•  Team worker, Self-motivated, Punctual, Ability to learn quickly.
•  Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral directions.
•  Positive attitude and behaviour, Honest and trustworthy.

Job key responsibilities

•  Clean and create an orderly environment.
•  Ensure that the boardrooms, offices, kitchens are clean and tidy.
•  Empty waste bags, provide and change waste bags.
•  Load and offload of goods.
•  Dusting of hard surfaces.
•  Cleaning of toilets and floors
•  Cleaning of building windows, inside and out.
•  Washing of dishes
•  Operate cleaning machines
•  Operate cleaning machinery
•  Preparing of refreshments for Meetings
•  Prepare tea and other refreshments for meetings
•  Perform reception duties, perform filing duties, Answer telephonic calls.
•  Do reprographic work including duplicating, collating, stapling and scanning, assist with the preparation of work areas and documents/folders for meetings, Collect and distribute stationery and office supplies as required, and prepare and serve refreshments when required.