DIRECTOR: MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT

Department of Basic Education

Branch: District Management & Institutional Governance

Reference number: LDOE 167/06/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 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 advantage. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level. SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate upon appointment. Valid driver’s license except for people living with disabilities. Core & Process Competencies. Knowledge and Skills: 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 financial Public Sector management reporting requirements.

Duties

Manage and coordinate the provision of integrated Basic Education services in the district. Facilitate and coordinate the provision of curriculum management and delivery services. and learner support. Facilitate and coordinate the provision of examination and assessment in all school phases. Facilitate and coordinate the provision of institutional management governance and support services. Manage and facilitate the provision of corporate and financial management services to the District and Circuits. Facilitate effective and efficient interface between the District and Circuits. Ensure that District Circuits schools improvement plans and subject improvement plans are linked and coherent to the National and Provincial departmental plans. Ensure stakeholder management and cooperation in the district.

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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