DCES: CIRCUIT MANAGER: CIRCUIT MANAGEMENT CENTRE

Reference Number: DOE-CM34/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: EDUCATION DISTRICT

Chief Directorate: EDUCATION DISTRICT

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 657 492.00 PA

Location: HUMANSDORP CMC (SB)

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Requirements

A recognized three–four-year qualification, which
includes professional teacher education., which includes a minimum of 8 years’
experience in the educational field. Valid Registration with SACE as
professional educator. Hands-on experience and knowledge of teacher development
and curriculum policy implementation practices. A sound knowledge of the
national Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements and topical curriculum
transformation issues. Proven experience of leading and coordinating school
improvement projects. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Good
communication skills (written & verbal). 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. Computer
Literacy - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook. A valid driver's
license. Competencies: Monitoring and evaluation, Performance Management,
Decision making and initiating action, adhering to principles and values,
Analysis and interpreting, Writing and reporting, Creating, conceptualizing and
innovating, Organizing and executing, Coping with pressures and setbacks, Time
management.

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; 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.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Mbangeni & Mr M Mpupu (Tel:
040 608 4200)

For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: [email protected]a
  

More Information

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS USING THE FOLLOWING OPTION

1) only via the 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: [email protected]. 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). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or eMail Address. Hand-delivered, eMailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

ADVERT NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. 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 Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programmeSuccessful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. (you will add this only if applicable to you)