Operations

District Director

Provincial·Worcester, south-africa·Full time
OperationsdirectorFull time
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Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13). 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 structured according to your personal needs.

Centre: Worcester

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. 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.

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. Provide 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 professional development plans for the district. Monitor and administer the staff performance management systems within the district. Manage the health and 275 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 financial 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 respect 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 district- 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 continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate. Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. People Management: Participation in the recruitment of staff in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan. Motivate, train and guide staff within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate. Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate. Active involvement in the compilation of people management plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate. Promote sound employee relations within the Directorate. Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate. Financial Management: Active participation in the budgeting process at Branch level. Preparing of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate. Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure. Assume direct responsibility for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate. Report to the Chief Director on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances. Assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of Directorate’s assets. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Enquiries: Ms. Heather Van Ster Tel No: (021) 467 2089 276 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

Applications: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Closing Date: 16 November 2026, 17:00PM

Note: It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

Apply with the Z83 form and a CV, quoting the reference number. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular.

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Company

Provincial

Location

Worcester, south-africa

Employment

Full time

Experience

director

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 30, 2026

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