About the Role
The Department of Education is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Admin Officer: Nutrition, Transport and Hostels, with two posts available in the Buffalo City Metro area. This vital position contributes to the success of the school nutrition program and the efficient management of scholar transport services within the community. By ensuring that learners receive proper nutrition and transportation, you play a crucial role in promoting education and enhancing the quality of life for students across the district.
Located in the heart of the Buffalo City, this role is essential for fostering a supportive educational environment. You will work closely with various stakeholders to coordinate services that directly impact learners’ daily lives, ensuring their needs are met and their educational experience is enriched. Your contributions to this public service position will resonate throughout the community, making a real difference in the lives of many families.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to providing quality education and promoting lifelong learning for all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure that every learner has access to the tools and resources necessary for success. Working with the Department means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the drive to create a brighter future for the nation’s youth.
Joining this department offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape the educational landscape, fostering student well-being and academic achievement. Your efforts will not only benefit individual learners but will also support the broader goals of the education system in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in coordinating the implementation of the school nutrition program in the district.
- Monitor and report on the provisioning of scholar transport services, including designating eligible learners and routes.
- Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of learner transport services managed by implementing agents.
- Coordinate hostel services at designated schools and plan for new service provisions.
- Manage allocated resources effectively while overseeing daily employee performance and conducting timely performance assessments.
- Develop and implement job descriptions, work plans, and personal development plans for all team members.
- Ensure proper management, maintenance, and safekeeping of departmental assets.
- Maintain high standards of work quality, timeliness, and productivity within your team.
- Provide guidance and support to staff while delegating functions based on individual strengths and potential.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate undergraduate qualification (3-year NQF 6) in Public Management/Administration or Logistics.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar environment.
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.
- Knowledge of clerical duties, data capture, and statistical collection.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- A commitment to honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting with a good understanding of the legal framework governing Human Resources.
- An understanding of the education sector will be advantageous.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/ Administration, Logistics as recognised by SAQA.A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in environment.
A Valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.
Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics.
Computer Literacy Skills.
Planning and organisation.
Language.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Honesty and integrity.
Professionalism.
Self–driven.
Teamwork.
A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
Job Duties
Assist in coordinating, monitor and report on the implementation of the school nutrition programme in the district.Assist to coordinate the provisioning of scholar transport services, the designation of qualifying learners and routes.
Assist in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the provisioning of learner transport services by implementing agents.
Coordinate the provision of hostel services at the designated schools and the planning of new services.
Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate, manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
Ensure timeously development and implementation of Job Descriptions, Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates.
Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness.
Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
