DIRECTOR: DISTRICT DIRECTOR REF NO: 334
Directorate: West Coast Education District Office
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)
SALARY: R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive salary package consists of
a basic salary, and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The
remainder of the package may be structure according to your personal needs.
CENTRE: Paarl
REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 6 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level within an educational environment. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Additional Requirements: Proven relevant management experience in an education environment. Valid driver’s license. Advanced knowledge of the South African Schools Act. Knowledge of all legislation as related to the Key Performance Areas applicable to districts. Proven excellence in management of district support and/or school management.
DUTIES
- Lead and manage the following sub-components within the district office: Corporate services.
- Financial Management, Compliance Management and People Management. Circuit Managers Management and governance Curriculum: FET, Senior and Intermediate and Foundation Phases.
- Learner Support: Psychological support services, Social Work and Therapists. Develop, implement, and maintain a plan of district improvement.
- Champion the improvement of quality educational delivery in all schools in the district. Champion quality assurance using Whole School Evaluation and other performance management systems (IQMS/SPMDS).
- Manage operational interfaces with Head Office components and external agencies;
- Ensure compliance at educational institutions with specific focus on: Curriculum delivery, Learning and teaching support materials, Learner transport, compliant Financial administration and management and Infrastructure management. Travel extensively within the district to visit schools.
ENQUIRIES: Ms H Van Ster Tel No: (021) 467 2089
NOTE: All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit.
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/, via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s.
CLOSING DATE : 03 November 2023
