CHIEF DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY PROMOTION & STANDARDS

Department of Basic Education

Branch: District Management & Institutional Governance

Reference number: LDOE 164/06/2026
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum, (all - inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA.A relevant postgraduate qualification in education/management will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at senior managerial level. SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate upon appointment. Valid driver’s license with the exception of a person with disability. Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication. Functional computer literacy – MS Word. Excel. PowerPoint and Outlook. Public Sector and its regulatory and legislative framework. Education and school management regulatory and legislative framework. The Public Sector management reporting requirements.

Duties

Oversee the maintenance and implementation of appropriate policies and frameworks for school governance stakeholders. Oversee the management of school affairs. Oversee the management and co-ordination of norms and standards for school funding. Oversee the management of school safety and beautification. Oversee the management of provision of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Co-ordinate the provision of Whole School and Systemic Evaluation. Co-ordinate the management of evaluation and reporting on performance of schools. Co-ordinate the management of the setting and maintenance of standards for teaching. learning and school functionality. Oversee the annual internal evaluation of schools. Co-ordinate the development of school improvement plans. Ensure continuous improvement in the provision of quality public education.

Where to send your application

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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