Director: Education District Office Salary : R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 Per Annum (Level 13), (Inclusive Package). An All- Inclusive Salary Package Structured As Follows: Basic Salary – 70% Of Package; State Contribution To The Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% Of Basic Salary. The Remaining Flexible Portion May Be Structured In Terms Of The Applicable Remuneration Rules. The Successful Candidate Will Be Required To Enter Into A Performance Agreement Within Three Months After Assumption Of Duty. Centre : Chris Hani East District

Requirements

A three-year relevant Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA; valid driver’s licence. A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in middle/senior managerial level in the education sector; Extensive experience in quality and diversification of curriculum delivery and the design of continuing professional 99 teacher development programs; Certificate in Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (SMS pre-entry programme). Good communication (verbal and written) skills, presentation skills, analytical skills, strategic planning and reporting skills, computer literacy, leadership skills, project management, stakeholder management skills, risk management and financial management skills; Should be a strategic thinker who has the ability to lead within a diverse environment; Should be able to work under pressure. Candidate should have ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations; Preference will be given to candidates who have a working knowledge of the Education Policies, PFMA and Treasury Regulations applicable to the public service, NEPA, Educators Employment Act, SASA, Teacher Development Framework and Policies. A good understanding of Curriculum and teacher development within the sector; A sound and through understanding of the Education Sector. Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the professional and administrative functioning of District, Provide leadership and direction with regard to the promotion of Early Childhood Development, Education Management and governance Development, oversee the support of ordinary schools and special schools, effectively manage the co- ordination of circuit offices, Promote and maintain sound labour relations and ensure effective communication between the educational institution and the District Office, Plan, co-ordinate, implement, maintain, evaluate and interpret policy, programs and systems for general and further education and training, ECD and inclusive education. Facilitate and promote quality of teaching and learning in the District, Including the efficient administration of public examinations. Develop district and subject improvement plans. Assisting schools with compiling school improvement plans or development plans. Ensure the collection and analyses of school, circuit and district data to inform planning. Ensure that District, Circuits and schools improvement plans are linked and coherent to the National and Provincial departmental plans. Co- ordinate and monitor that the allocation and utilization of resources in the district is cost effective and benefits the institutions equitably. To plan priorities of Eastern Cape Department of Education including resource planning. Facilitate the continuous development of self-managing educational institutions. Account to the Cluster Chief Director for all policy and financial mandates of the district. Actively engage in policy development to ensure the support of the district in the continuous review of policy imperatives and implementation thereof. Manage the transformation programs and processes of the district. Manage and render communication services. Manage and render corporate services for the district in accordance with policy and delegations. Respond to any complaints or enquiries referred by the office of the MEC, Head of Department and Branch Managers. Provide an enabling environment and targeted support for education institutions within districts to do their work in line with educational law and policy. Ensure that district officials provide targeted support to education institutions through school visits, classroom observations, consultants and cluster meetings.

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