District Director

In brief

**Overview** This document provides an explanation of the District Director role (Reference Number: 338) within the Western Cape Education Department (Wced), operating from the Dpsa Circular 39 of 2026. The position is located at the Cape Winelands Education District Office in Worcester. The role offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,317,384 (Level 13), which comprises a basic salary and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund, with the remainder of the package structured according to personal needs. **What you will do** The District Director is responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of education delivery and district operations. Key responsibilities include: * Overseeing the management of Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the district circuits to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and quality education delivery. * Ensuring effective and efficient management and governance of Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. * Promoting leadership and managing principals, as well as supporting staff management in Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. * Ensuring the implementation of the curriculum at Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. * Ensuring Learner Support services, including Inclusive and Specialised Learner and Educator Support, to Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. * Overseeing district business planning, information management, school management and governance support, and people management within the Education District. * Ensuring information implementation and dissemination, facilitating ICT services, and preparing, implementing, and monitoring district business planning processes and intergovernmental relations. * Providing developmental support to Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and Hostels to ensure effective and efficient school management and governance. * Developing, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of sound administration and financial management processes, and the implementation of recommendations within Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and Hostels. * Providing infrastructure planning and monitoring delivery for Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and Hostels within the district. * Administering and monitoring learner transport. * Managing and monitoring the implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). * Managing and monitoring the implementation of School Safety and Occupational Health and Safety within Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and Hostels. * Managing and monitoring the implementation of school enrichment programmes within Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. * Providing a people management service in the district. * Developing, managing, monitoring, and reporting on the workplace skills and professional development plans for the district. * Monitoring and administering staff performance management systems within the district. * Managing health and wellness programmes within the district. * Facilitating the compilation of the district people management plan and placement of interns within the district. * Overseeing the delivery of the curriculum at Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools, including advising on national and provincial policies, monitoring/evaluating/supporting curriculum implementation, providing school-based assessments and examinations, facilitating ICT implementation, and promoting various school library models. * Overseeing learner support to Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools, encompassing the facilitation and coordination of specialised education programmes and advancing learner health and well-being. * Overseeing district-level corporate services, including financial and supply chain management (SCM), financial accounting, management accounting, asset management, monitoring financial compliance, evaluating budgets/financial statements, verifying payments, performing budget monitoring, managing pre-forensic investigations, providing logistical support, managing GG transport, maintaining records, and facility support. * Strategic Management, which involves defining and reviewing the Directorate's purpose, objectives, priorities, and activities, participating in Branch strategic planning, developing and managing strategic and business plans, evaluating performance, reporting to the Chief Director, and ensuring compliance with record-keeping legislation. * People Management, including participation in staff recruitment, motivating and guiding staff, actively managing performance, monitoring information capacity building, involvement in people management plans, promoting sound employee relations, and managing discipline. * Financial Management, covering participation in Branch budgeting, preparing Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate, direct responsibility for budget and expenditure control, ensuring adherence to tender and procurement procedures, reporting on finances, managing and safeguarding Directorate assets, and ensuring proper financial record-keeping. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS). * **Experience:** At least 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level. * **License:** Valid driver’s licence. * **Knowledge:** Knowledge of the Education Environment. Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures. Management principles. Public Service procedures. Knowledge of People Management processes. Employee relations. Financial management. Project Management. * **Skills:** Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures. People management planning. Problem solving skills. Sound Budgeting skills. Communication & Facilitation Skills (including report writing & presentation skills). Strong organisational skills. Strategic thinking and planning. * **Core Competencies:** Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. * **Process Competencies:** Knowledge Management. Service Delivery. Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication. **Who should apply** This role is suited for experienced professionals holding an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA, who have successfully completed the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS). Candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience at a middle or senior management level, coupled with a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the education environment, public service procedures, management principles, and expertise in people management, financial management, and project management. They should demonstrate strong strategic capability, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, along with a proactive approach to change management and service delivery. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-education-department-wced-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-338 Source: govpage

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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