Manager Education: Education – Western Cape Department of Social Development

Manager Education: Education (Vredelus in Elsies River), Ref No. DSD 46/2024 R1 (WCG250724-3)
Closing Date
2025/09/08
Reference Number
WCG250724-3
Tracking Number DSD 46/2024 R1
Job Title Manager Education: Education (Vredelus in Elsies River), Ref No. DSD 46/2024 R1
Department Social Development
Salary level 9
Enquiries Mr M Benting at (021) 931 0236
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Vredelus in Elsies River

Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure the effective management of the education programme to promote the best interest and rights of residents at the facilities. This post is located in a Secure Care Centre and appointments are made in terms of the Public Service Act.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification (or higher qualification) in Education; Registration with SACE; A minimum of 5 years experience as an Educator.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Ensure effective implementation of educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Manage the implementation of the education programme suitable to meet learning needs of at-risk learner; Ensure safety and disciplinary measures within the education environment; Participate in daily, weekly, quarterly and annual safety and security measures and procedures; People management and development; Administer the people management policy to the education team – leave management and administration, employee management; Effective operational planning and execution; Management of resources, monthly reports, statistics, registration with SACE, self-development; It will be advantageous to have experience as a manager in the Education sector.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service procedure; People Management Practices; Employee relations; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Skills needed: Planning; Presentation and facilitation; Communication (Written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; People management and empowerment; Information and Knowledge Management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis.

Remuneration
R 468 459 – R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

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Manager Education: Education
Western Cape Department of Social Development
R 468 459
Elsies River
8 September 2025