Circuit Manager

Overview

Manage and supervise school principals across curriculum delivery, governance and performance appraisals at multiple Limpopo circuits.

Requirements

• A recognized three- or four- year qualification. which includes professional teacher education.
• A post graduate qualification in education will be an added advantage.
• Nine (09) years’ experience in the educational field.
• Registration with SACE as a professional educator.
• Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities.
• Job Purpose: To ensure the effective supervision. management functionality and performance of schools, in relation to administration, governance and curriculum delivery through professional and educational leadership, guidance and development. Competencies.
• Knowledge & Skills: Monitoring and evaluation.
• Performance Management.
• Decision making and initiating action.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Analysis and interpreting.
• Writing and reporting.
• Creating. conceptualising and innovating.
• Organizing and executing.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks.
• Time management.
• Knowledge of the constitution as well as other relevant Acts and Policies.
• Experience in research on the latest developments related to curriculum transformation.
• Knowledge and understanding of ICT in Education. as it relates to teaching and learning in the classroom.
• A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues and capacity building processes in education.
• Interpret. analyse and apply current legislation and departmental policies.
• Supervisory. organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven written and verbal skills.
• Attention to details and a high level of accuracy. effective public relations and public speaking skills.
• Functional Computer Literacy - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.

Duties

• Supervision and management of school principals in curriculum delivery and administration of schools;
• Support school principals. school management teams and school governing bodies in the management and governance of schools;
• Conduct performance reviews and appraisals of principals;
• Monitor and support the implementation of performance management systems in schools; e) Provide support for professional growth of educators in line with the Circuit Improvement Plan (CIP);
• Evaluate the physical infrastructure of schools and communicate to the relevant section of the Department in terms of the needs of schools;
• Assist the circuit and the district in ensuring that examinations and assessments are implemented according to plan;
• Assist schools in maintaining a fair labour environment;
• Manage selection processes especially the appointment of principals in schools;
• Guide the process of school establishment. rationalization and extension of curriculum in the circuit;
• Develop a profile of all schools allocated to him/her as per the required format;
• Moderate examination schedules;
• Facilitate and coordinate the effective running of examinations;
• Drive the implementation of relevant teaching and learning initiatives in the districts in line with departmental objectives;
• Advise Principals and school management teams on the Departments strategic plans so as to assist them with the development of school improvement plans in order to achieve the desired objectives ;Analyse and identify professional. education and resource needs of districts (including physical. human and financial resources); and Ensure that Principals manage their budgets in line with the South African Schools Act and maintain financial records for audit purposes

How to apply

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON