DIRECTOR: EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICE

Department of Basic Education

Reference number: DOE05/08/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (inclusive package). An all-inclusive salary package structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary. The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
Centre: Alfred Nzo West District
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

A three-year relevant Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA; valid driver’s licence. A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in middle/senior managerial level in the education sector; Extensive experience in quality and diversification of curriculum delivery and the design of continuing professional teacher development programs; Certificate in Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme (SMS pre-entry programme). Good communication (verbal and written) skills, presentation skills, analytical skills, strategic planning and reporting skills, computer literacy, leadership skills, project management, stakeholder management skills, risk management and financial management skills; Should be a strategic thinker who has the ability to lead within a diverse environment; Should be able to work under pressure. Candidate should have ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations; Preference will be given to candidates who have a working knowledge of the Education Policies, PFMA and Treasury Regulations applicable to the public service, NEPA, Educators Employment Act, SASA, Teacher Development Framework and Policies. A good understanding of Curriculum and teacher development within the sector; A sound and through understanding of the Education Sector. Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management, Change management.

Duties

Manage the professional and administrative functioning of District, Provide leadership and direction with regard to the promotion of Early Childhood Development, Education Management and governance Development, oversee the support of ordinary schools and special schools, effectively manage the co-ordination of circuit offices, Promote and maintain sound labour relations and ensure effective communication between the educational institution and the District Office, Plan, co-ordinate, implement, maintain, evaluate and interpret policy, programs and systems for general and further education and training, ECD and inclusive education. Facilitate and promote quality of teaching and learning in the District, Including the efficient administration of public examinations. Develop district and subject improvement plans. Assisting schools with compiling school improvement plans or development plans. Ensure the collection and analyses of school, circuit and district data to inform planning. Ensure that District, Circuits and schools improvement plans are linked and coherent to the National and Provincial departmental plans. Co-ordinate and monitor that the allocation and utilization of resources in the district is cost effective and benefits the institutions equitably. To plan priorities of Eastern Cape Department of Education including resource planning. Facilitate the continuous development of self-managing educational institutions. Account to the Cluster Chief Director for all policy and financial mandates of the district. Actively engage in policy development to ensure the support of the district in the continuous review of policy imperatives and implementation thereof. Manage the transformation programs and processes of the district. Manage and render communication services. Manage and render corporate services for the district in accordance with policy and delegations. Respond to any complaints or enquiries referred by the office of the MEC, Head of Department and Branch Managers. Provide an enabling environment and targeted support for education institutions within districts to do their work in line with educational law and policy. Ensure that district officials provide targeted support to education institutions through school visits, classroom observations, consultants and cluster meetings.

Where to send your application

can be submitted via hand delivery/courier to following addresses: Frere Tertiary Hospital - Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Frere Tertiary Hospital, Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5200. Enquiries: Ms N Mthitshana Tel no: 043 709 2487/2532. Tower Psychiatric Hospital – Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Tower Psychiatric Hospital, 16 Somerset Street, Fort Beaufort, 5720. Enquiries: Mr M Mapuka Tel no: 046 645 5008. Empilisweni Hospital - Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Empilisweni Hospital, Umlamli Road, Sterkspruit, 9762. Enquiries: Mr J Fonya Tel no: 051 611 0037 Port Alfred Hospital - Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Port Alfred Hospital, Southwell Road, Port Alfred, 6170. Enquiries: Ms N Raco Tel no: 046 604 4000. Frontier Regional Hospital – Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Frontier Regional Hospital, Corner Kingsway & Livingstone Road, Queenstown, 5320. Enquiries: Mr T Soxujwa Tel No. 045 808 4225 Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital – Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, 71 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha 5099. Enquiries: Ms Calaza Tel no: 047 502 4469. Buffalo City Metro District Office - Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Buffalo City Metro District Office, Old Building BKB, No 79 Fitzpatrick Road, Quigney, East London 5200. Enquires: Ms S Magoloti Tel. No. 043 708 1720. Livingstone Tertiary Hospital – Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Nurses Home, 2nd Floor, Standford and Korsten Road, Gqeberha, 5201. Enquiries: Ms L Mabanga Tel no 041 405 2348 Senqu Sub-District - Hand deliver/courier to: Human Resource Office, Sengu Sub-district, Bensonvale College, Sterkspruit, 9762. Enquiries: Mr. J.S Ndzinde Tel no: 051 633 9617/0781161958. Amathole District Office - Hand deliver/ courier to: Human Resource Office, Amathole Health District, 19 St James Road, Medical Centre Building, Southernwood, East London, 5200. Enquiries: Ms S Njokweni Tel no: 043 707 6748. Applications can be submitted via hand delivery/ courier to following addresses: (1) provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: RecruitmentHeadOffice@echealth.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday).

Enquiries

Mr. M Mbangeni and Mr. M Mpupu Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za

Note

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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