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Assistant Manager: Nutrition Guidance

ASSISTANT MANAGER: NUTRITION GUIDANCE (4 POSTS)
HEAD OFFICE, PIETERMARITZBURG,
(Ref. DoE/32/2011), SALARY LEVEL 9
Salary notch: R206 982 per annum

Requirements:
• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Nutrition or Agriculture coupled with 2-3 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years should have been at a supervisory level • Knowledge of food and nutrition systems
• Knowledge of food production in South Africa • Knowledge of prescripts and legislation relevant to education and food safety • Knowledge of the National School Nutrition Programme • Knowledge of various computer packages • Good communication skills • Monitoring and evaluation skills • Preparedness to travel extensively and work irregular hours • Ability to work with minimum supervision • A valid driver’s licence.

Key responsibilities: • Co-ordinate nutrition education in schools • Coordinate sustainable food production in schools
• Develop food specifications for target groups • Develop appropriate menus and recipes for school feeding • Develop and review guidelines on food safety and school vending • Promote the environmental awareness campaign • Co-operate with
relevant role players in food production • Train and workshop district and Head Office staff on nutrition issues • Ensure the implementation of NSNP policies and guidelines.

Directive to applicants: Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications and RSA ID document, as well as a valid driver’s licence. Failure to attach the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant reference number on your application. No faxed applications will be considered.

NB: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign Form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.

Applications should be sent by post for the attention of: Ms NG Dubazane, The Directorate: Human Resource Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications may also be hand-delivered to Head Office, 228 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201.

Please note that candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications.

Note: • The filling of the posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan • Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time • The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issue an offer of employment.

Closing date for applications: 12 August 2011