District Director REF NO: 338

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**Overview** The District Director role (REF NO: 338) is with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), based in Worcester. This is a senior management position, offering an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,317,384 (Level 13). The package comprises a basic salary and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund, with the remainder structured according to personal needs. The role focuses on the comprehensive oversight of education management and support within the district. **What you will do** * Oversee the effective and efficient management and governance of Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the district circuits to deliver quality education, including promoting leadership for principals, supporting staff management, and ensuring curriculum implementation and Learner Support services. * Oversee district business planning, information management, school management and governance support, and people management within the Education District, including information dissemination, facilitating ICT services, preparing/implementing/monitoring business planning processes, and managing intergovernmental relations. * Provide developmental support to Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and Hostels for effective school management and governance, and develop, support, and monitor the implementation of sound administration and financial management processes. * Provide infrastructure planning and monitor delivery for Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and Hostels within the district. * Administer and monitor learner transport, the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), School Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and school enrichment programmes. * Provide a people management service in the district, including developing/managing/monitoring workplace skills and professional development plans, administering staff performance management systems, managing health and wellness programmes, and facilitating people management plans and intern placement. * Oversee the delivery of the curriculum at Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools by advising on national and provincial policies, monitoring/evaluating curriculum implementation, providing school-based assessments and examinations (including NSC), facilitating ICT implementation, and promoting school library models. * Oversee learner support to Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools by facilitating and coordinating specialised education programmes (e.g., psychological, social work, HIV/AIDS, career guidance, remedial, therapeutic services) and advancing learner health and well-being. * Oversee district-level corporate services, including promoting sound financial and supply chain management (SCM), rendering financial accounting, management accounting, and asset management services, and managing the SCM service. * Monitor financial compliance of Public Ordinary, Public Special Schools, and hostels, conduct pre-forensic investigations, evaluate approved budgets and annual/bi-annual financial statements of Public Schools, verify monthly payments, and perform budget monitoring for Section 20 schools. * Provide logistical support, manage and monitor GG transport, manage and maintain district records, provide facility support, manage/maintain district and Circuit Offices infrastructure and grounds, and manage Occupational Health and Safety at District and Circuit Offices. * Engage in Strategic Management by defining and reviewing the purpose, objectives, priorities, and activities of the Directorate, participating in Branch strategic planning, developing/managing strategic and business plans, evaluating performance, reporting to the Chief Director, and ensuring compliance with legislation for record keeping. * Engage in People Management by participating in staff recruitment, motivating/training/guiding staff, actively managing performance, evaluation, and rewarding of staff, monitoring information capacity building, compiling people management plans, service delivery improvement programmes, and information resources plans, promoting sound employee relations, and actively managing discipline. * Engage in Financial Management by actively participating in the budgeting process at Branch level, preparing Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate, assuming direct responsibility for efficient control and management of the Directorate's budget and expenditure, ensuring adherence to tender and procurement procedures, reporting on finances, managing assets, and maintaining proper financial records. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. * At least 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level. * Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS). * 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** Candidates with an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a minimum of 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate must have successfully completed the Certificate for entry into Senior Management Service (SMS) and possess a valid driver’s licence. Applicants should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the education environment, applicable policies and procedures, public service operations, management principles, financial management, project management, and people management processes. Essential skills include policy interpretation, people management planning, problem-solving, budgeting, strong communication (including report writing and presentations), organisational capabilities, and strategic thinking. The role requires individuals with core competencies in strategic leadership, people management, programme/project management, financial management, and change management, complemented by process competencies such as knowledge management, service delivery, innovation, analysis, client orientation, and communication. This position is suited for a highly experienced and capable manager ready to oversee complex educational and administrative functions within a district. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/district-director-ref-no-338-western-cape-education-department-wced Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

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

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