DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Gender Studies / Disability Studies / Public Administration/Public Management / Development Studies / Human Resource Management, or equivalent related technical field as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in Special Programmes of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of integrated special programs, planning, budgeting, development and implementation and monitoring of special programmes. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity, Affirmative Action measures including gender and disability mainstreaming policies. Strong supervisory skills, negotiation, networking and relationship building skills. Problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Organisational skills (planning, leading, budgeting, coordination, time management, work prioritisation). Excellent research, analytical, reporting writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Capable of maintaining quality whilst working under pressure and adhering to deadlines. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Results and performance driven.

Draft calendar of events for a financial year and maintain effective and efficient development and management of coordinated gender and disability mainstreaming programs. Provide strategic support and advice to the Director on gender, youth and disability mainstreaming related programs. Facilitate mainstreaming of gender, youth and disability into organisational planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure high level of compliance with policy. Promotion of the rights of women, persons with disabilities, older persons, children and youth. Facilitate and coordinate mainstreaming of gender, disability and youth into other directorates’ policies, project designs and activities. Facilitate effective implementation of gender and disability frameworks for achieving gender parity and empowerment of persons with disability and youth. Facilitate and coordinate Change Management engagements. Lead in the development, review and amendment of organisational policies and strategies related to mainstreaming of gender and disability to ensure organisational policies and strategies are gender sensitive and responsive. Coordinate departmental participation in national campaigns. Prepare and present monthly and/ or quarterly special programs reports for management engagement. Research and disseminate gender and disability related information to all staff.

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

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 X 03cChueniespoort, 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 X 601 Mahwelereng 0626 805 Rufus Seakamela Street Mahwelereng, 0626. Mopani East Education District Private Bag X 578 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. Head Office The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700 or handed in at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane at Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry) Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

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, Only Z83 and CV submitted on application, all other documents/proofs are submitted by shortlisted candidates) 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

PSV Circular 31 of 2026, Post 31/226