District Director

About the job

REF NO: 338 REQUIREMENTS: 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. Knowle dge: 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. DUTIES: Oversee the management of Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the district circuits to be effective and efficient in order to deliver quality education: Ensure that Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools are effectively and efficiently managed and governed. Promote leadership and managing principals and support the management of staff (employees) in Public Ordinary Schools and Public Special Schools. Ensure the implementation of the curriculum at Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools within the district. Ensure Learner Support (Inclusive and Specialised Learner and Educator Support) services to Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. Oversee the district business planning, information management, school management and governance support and, people management within the Education District: Ensure the implementation and dissemination of information, facilitate ICT services and prepare, implement and monitor the district business planning processes and intergovernmental relations. Pro vide developmental support to Public Ordinary-, Public Special Schools and Hostels to ensure effective and efficient school management and governance. Develop, support and monitor the implementation of sound administration and financial management processes and the implementation of recommendations within Public Ordinary -, Public Special Schools and Hostels. Provide infrastructure planning and monitor delivery of Public Ordinary-, Public Special Schools and Hostels within the district. Administer and monitor learner transport. Manage and monitor the implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). Manage and monitor the implementation of School Safety and Occupational Health and Safety within Public Ordinary -, Public Special Schools and Hostels. Manage and monitor the implementation of school enrichment programmes within Public Ordinary - and Public Special Schools. Provide a people management service in the district. Develop, manage, monitor and report on the workplace skills and the professi onal development plans for the district. Monitor and administer the staff performance management systems within the district. Manage the health and wellness programmes within the district. Facilitate the compilation of the district people management plan and placement of interns within the district. Oversee the delivery of the curriculum at Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools: Advise schools on national and provincial policies and assist schools to implement them appropriately. Monitor, evaluate and support curriculum implementation. Provide school -based assessments, internal and external examinations (National Senior Certificate – NSC), and national and provincial assessments at district level. Facilitate and support the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Public Schools (including communication, e-Education and e-Administration). Promote the establishment, development, administration and effective use of various school library models (including mobile libraries). Oversee learner support to Public Ordinary- and Public Special Schools: Facilitate and coordinate specialised education programmes including psychological, social work, HIV/AIDS, career guidance, remedial and therapeutic services for all learners. Advance learner health and well-being. Oversee district level corporate service: Promote sound financial and supply chain management (SCM) services. Render a fin ancial accounting service. Provide a management accounting service. Render an asset management service. Manage the SCM service. Monitor financial compliance of Public Ordinary -, Public Special Schools, hostels and provide pre-forensic investigations within the Education District. Evaluation of approved budget of Public Schools and hostels. Manage the evaluation of annual financial statements of Public Schools. Manage the evaluation of the bi-annual financial statements of Public Schools. Verify the monthly compliance of payments (e.g. municipal accounts, LTS, LTSM, etc.). Perform a budget monitoring function in r espect of Section 20 schools. Manage pre- forensic investigations. Provide a logistical support service. Manage and monitor GG transport in the district. Manage and maintain district records. Provide a facility support service. Manage and maintain the distr ict- and Circuit Offices infrastructure and grounds. Manage Occupational Health and Safety at the District and Circuit Offices. Strategic Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participate in the Branch strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a cont

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Ms. Heather Van Ster Tel No: (021) 467 2089

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