To co-ordinate the delivery of quality education at education institutions across districts. The Chief Director is responsible for the overall management of the 8 Education District Offices and support over 32 000 teachers and 8000 public servants. The WCED seeks to employ a strategic planner who will be responsible for driving efficient and effective delivery of quality education at education institutions across the eight districts
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R 1 308 051
An all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary, and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structure according to your personal needs.
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. At least 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS), Valid drivers licence.
1. Knowledge and Experience of education provisioning, the strategic utilization of information systems, quality assurance, district business planning, resource provisioning including LTSM, equipment and Learner Transport, and render a district level corporate service which satisfies the principles of Good Corporate Governance. To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities, and activities across Districts that lead to academic improvement and service delivery to schools. Participation in the Branch’s strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans across Districts, with special emphasis on District Improvement Plans. To evaluate the performance of Districts on a continuous basis against predetermined key measurable objectives and standards. To report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the districts and on matters of substantial importance to the Department. To identify areas of risk in the districts and to plan management actions to mitigate such risks. To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate reporting and record keeping of the activities of the districts and of the resources employed by it. Play a leading role in the integration and co-ordination of the department services to the district. To co-ordinate and drive the delivery of quality education at education institutions across districts. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Education Provisioning, the strategic utilization of information systems, quality assurance, district business planning, resource provisioning including LTSM, equipment and Learner Transport, and render a district level corporate service which satisfies the principles of Good Corporate Governance.
2. Knowledge and Experience of facilitating Institutional Management Governance (IMG), Specialised Learner and Educator Support (SLES), Curriculum advice to District Management, Circuit Managers and Curriculum Advisors, and promoting the delivery of the curriculum at all levels in schools. Facilitate Institutional Management Governance (IMG) advice to District Management, including Circuit Managers. Facilitate Specialised Learner and Educator Support (SLES) advice to District Management, Circuit Managers and SLES advisors with the purpose of promoting Inclusive Education. Facilitate Curriculum advice to District Management, Circuit Managers and Curriculum Advisors, and promote the delivery of the curriculum at all levels in schools. Ensure the application of Quality Assurance (Integrated Quality Management Systems and related Monitoring & Evaluation systems). Ensure planning, strategy and budgeting processes which support the WCED in the achievement of its goal.
3. Knowledge and Experience of ensuring corporate support services at district level, operational interfaces with Head Office and external agencies. Ensure corporate support services at district level. Ensure operational interfaces with Head Office and external agencies. Oversee all education institution rationalisation programmes. Provide communication and interface management services at District level.
4. Knowledge and Experience of financial and human resource management. Manage own internal human capital responsibilities. Assess proposals by outside agencies and make decisions regarding their usefulness. Strategic Management in terms of the Chief Directorate. People Management in terms of the Chief Directorate. Financial Management in terms of the Chief Directorate.