Deputy Director-general: District Coordination & Institutional Operations Management

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**Overview** This is an executive-level position for a Deputy Director-General: District Coordination & Institutional Operations Management (Level 15) within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The role is based in Zwelitsha. The total remuneration package ranges from R1,885,710 to R2,124,237 per annum, inclusive of a basic salary (70%), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic), and a flexible portion (30%) structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months of assuming duty. The position involves high-level strategic oversight of district coordination and institutional operations to ensure the effective delivery of quality education across public, special schools, and Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres in the province. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Overseeing the implementation of policy frameworks for quality teaching and learning in public, special schools, and ECD Centres in the Eastern Cape. * Ensuring the coordination of consistent implementation of standard operating procedures for teaching and learning. * Implementing interventions and tools to support quality curriculum delivery in schools. * Ensuring the implementation of school management and governance legislation, policies, and procedures. * Coordinating intergovernmental relation processes to position education district offices for optimal service delivery. * Coordinating the provision of technical support for education district functionality. * Overseeing the provisioning and guidance on the implementation of policy frameworks for Physical Resource Management in line with the Division of Revenue Act. * Ensuring the coordination of physical resource planning services and the provisioning of infrastructure delivery services. * Providing strategic guidance in the development and monitoring of Disaster Recovery Plans impacting schools. * Ensuring accountability, monitoring, and reporting on the Infrastructure Grant Framework. * Overseeing the implementation of policy frameworks for school resourcing and administration. * Ensuring planning and budgeting for school resourcing needs, including Learner Teacher Supporting Materials and school furniture. * Coordinating the implementation of policy and regulations for the administration of various educational institutions (home schooling, public ordinary, independent, special schools, and ECD Institutions). * Coordinating and managing policy and regulation for School Management and School Governing Bodies (SGBs). * Ensuring the functionality and viability of public ordinary, special schools, and ECD Institutions. * Overseeing leadership and guidance in supporting systems for the delivery of a quality education system. * Ensuring the provision of school mapping services, revitalisation of schools, and rural education initiatives. * Managing the facilitation of planning for school extensions and new school implementations. * Ensuring the provisioning of Quality Promotion Standard education research and data analytics. * Ensuring the implementation of the Education Management Information System in all public and special schools. * Managing and evaluating interventions, the Learner Attainment Improvement Strategy (LAIS), and vacation schools. * Managing the allocated resources of the Branch in line with legislative and departmental policy directives, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and planning imperatives. * Maintaining high standards within the team/section regarding quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. * Resolving problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance. * Delegating functions to staff based on individual potential, providing necessary guidance, support, and development opportunities. * Ensuring timely development of job descriptions, Work Plans, and Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for all subordinates. * Managing daily employee performance and ensuring timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. * Ensuring the management, maintenance, and safekeeping of assets. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriately recognised bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 8) in Public Administration, Public Management, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Resource Management, Education Management, Infrastructure Management, Governance, Business Administration or a related field. * A postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 or higher in any of the aforementioned fields will serve as a strong recommendation. * Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service (SMS) Pre-Entry Programme. * Possession of a valid driver's license (except for persons with disabilities). * A minimum of eight (8) years of experience at a Senior Managerial Level within the public sector. * Substantial experience must have been gained in school resourcing, institutional support services, physical resource management, infrastructure planning, financial management, risk management, educational operations, budget management and service delivery oversight. * **Competencies:** * Extensive knowledge of public sector governance, education policy, institutional operations and resource management. * Strong strategic leadership capabilities with a proven ability to provide executive oversight of large-scale resource allocation, school resourcing and institutional support systems. * A sound understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act, risk management frameworks and corporate governance principles. * Advanced capabilities in financial management, strategic planning, policy development, programme oversight, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder management and organisational performance management. * Strong analytical, decision-making, communication, negotiation and change leadership skills. * Ability to drive accountability, compliance and service delivery improvement within a complex public sector environment. **Who should apply** Candidates who possess an NQF Level 8 bachelor's degree, or higher (with a postgraduate qualification being a strong recommendation), in a field relevant to public administration, management, finance, or education. Applicants must have successfully completed the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-Entry Programme and hold a valid driver's license (unless a person with disabilities). The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of senior managerial experience within the public sector, with significant exposure to school resourcing, infrastructure management, financial management, and educational operations. They should demonstrate extensive knowledge of public sector governance, education policy, and resource management, coupled with strong strategic leadership, financial management, analytical, and communication skills. The role requires an individual with advanced capabilities in planning, policy development, and stakeholder management, who is adept at driving accountability and service delivery improvements within a complex public sector environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-education-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-doe01-10-2026 Source: govpage

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