DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT | Government Jobs
| Job Title: | DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT |
| Company: | DPSA Government |
| Job Reference: | DBE/13/2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-14T19:10 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-30T21:09 |
| Salary: | ZAR 365214 - 1266741 per year |
DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT - Job Description
Introduction
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT | Government Jobs
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.
Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date and e-mailed or faxed applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an effective system addressing and identifying planning, implementation and monitoring challenges at provincial and district level; Monitoring policy implementation and supporting the institutionalisation of the District Development Model (DDM) in the sector;
Monitoring, supporting, evaluating, and reporting on the performance of districts; Monitoring and reporting on the filling of critical vacancies and ensuring the provision of basic tools of the trade to district; Strengthening human capacity for accountability and enhancing the quality of 9 education service delivery support in districts;
Implementing district effectiveness initiatives to improve functionality and performance; Supporting districts and facilitating the sharing of best practices through HEDCOM Subcommittee meetings and periodic meetings between the Minister and district directors; Providing analysis on the number of districts where teacher development has been implemented in line with the District Improvement Plan (DIP);
Overseeing District Standard Routines and Operations to ensure consistency and accountability; Clarifying and reinforcing the roles and responsibilities of circuit managers;
Coordinating the printing, distribution, and implementation of district officials’ recruitment guidelines across provinces and districts; Participating in the multi-disciplinary team to develop institutional, management, and governance models tailored for small, economically and educationally unviable schools.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must be in a possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; A relevant post-graduate qualification will be an advantage; Five years’ experience at Middle/Senior Management level in the education sector; Extensive experience in the education sector with specific focus on District Development Support; Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in programme management/project management; Minimum of five years’ experience of working with stakeholders and other sectors including communities; Knowledge of current education policies and strategies; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills; Computer literate including MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access); A valid driver’s license; Ability to work long hours and travel extensively; Core Competencies: Strategic capability and Leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Process Competencies: Knowledge management; People management and Empowerment; Promotion of communication, Innovation and Creativity.
How to Apply
A Certificate for SMS pre-entry programme is required for all SMS appointments, the full details of the outlined requirements and course information can be sourced by following https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry the link programme/.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical element of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
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