Educationist (M+4): Applied Agriculture & Agricultural

POST 25/10 : EDUCATIONIST (M+4): APPLIED AGRICULTURE & AGRICULTURAL

SALARY : R375 270 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)

CENTRE : Eastern Cape region: Sada Management Area: Burgersdorp Correctional

Centre

REQUIREMENTS : Recognised four (4) year Degree or equivalent qualification in Education,

Specialising in Applied Agriculture & Agricultural Technology and IsiXhosa.

Registration with the South African Council of Educators. Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Plan, organise, lead and

control, client orientation and communication, policy implementation, report

writing, diversity management, training and development, service delivery

innovation and creativity, project management, conflict management,

facilitation management, integrity and honesty, knowledge and understanding

of public service management framework, influence and impact, presentation

skills, conceptual skills and conflict management skills.

DUTIES : Facilitate and deliver applied agriculture and agricultural technology and

IsiXhosa education programmes to offenders in support of skills development,

rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. Implement and apply

departmental education policies, procedures and curriculum requirements

within correctional facilities. Present learning programmes in accordance with

approved educational standards and curriculum frameworks. Provide learners

with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in agriculture and agricultural

technology, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and vocational

competence. Assess progress through appropriate evaluation methods,

monitor academic performance and maintain accurate records. Ensure

compliance with established education and training service standards and

contribute to the creation of a conducive learning environment that supports

effective teaching, learning and personal development among offenders.

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape Region: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N

Tel No: (043) 706 7882.

NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Services Act.

Recognised four (4) year Degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Specialising in Applied Agriculture & Agricultural Technology and IsiXhosa. Registration with the South African Council of Educators. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Plan, organise, lead and control, client orientation and communication, policy implementation, report writing, diversity management, training and development, service delivery innovation and creativity, project management, conflict management, facilitation management, integrity and honesty, knowledge and understanding of public service management framework, influence and impact, presentation skills, conceptual skills and conflict management skills.

Facilitate and deliver applied agriculture and agricultural technology and IsiXhosa education programmes to offenders in support of skills development, rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. Implement and apply departmental education policies, procedures and curriculum requirements within correctional facilities. Present learning programmes in accordance with approved educational standards and curriculum frameworks. Provide learners with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in agriculture and agricultural technology, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and vocational competence. Assess progress through appropriate evaluation methods, monitor academic performance and maintain accurate records. Ensure compliance with established education and training service standards and contribute to the creation of a conducive learning environment that supports effective teaching, learning and personal development among offenders.

Appointment under the Correctional Services Act. All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. The Z83 application form must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please submit a complete application for the post you apply for and attach your supporting document on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks and will be made in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and fair recruitment practices. OTHER POSTS