Director Early Childhood Development ECD: Head Office at Limpopo Department of Education

key Performance Areas

• Provide special interventions and support program to Districts Circuits Schools and Centers Ensuring the implementation of curriculum monitoring and support in Pre Grade R and Foundation Phases Developing implementing and monitoring all relevant strategies to advance foundations of learning Strengthening intra inter sectoral collaboration with stakeholders Managing and monitoring capacity building for practitioners teachers and provide professional support to districts ECD centres regarding Curriculum implementation

Prerequisites

• An NQF Level seven qualification equivalent field as recognized by SAQA  A management and research background and experience in the Curriculum Management and Delivery field particularly policy directives in ECD GET will be an added advantage Minimum of five years experience at a middle senior managerial level SMS Certificate upon appointment Valid drivers license except for people with disability

Person Profile

• Competencies Strategic Capability and Leadership People Management and Empowerment Program and Project Management Financial Management Change Management Knowledge Management Service Delivery Innovation Problem Solving and Analysis Client Orientation and Customer Focus Communication Knowledge Skills Ability to work under pressure Computer Literacy Proven management skills in education management Extensive knowledge of the prescripts of the Public Service Education Policies and Strategies Knowledge of the key challenges in ECD and how these can be mediated to improve the quality of learning outcomes in schools and contribute to success in the learner s schooling careers and quality life thereafter In depth knowledge of National Curriculum frameworks and the implementation in Pre Grade R and Foundation Phase Knowledge and ability to work with relevant stakeholders within the sector to facilitate implementation of program in ECD and curriculum delivery in general Ability to ensure that norms and standards contemplated by Section of National Education policy Act are developed and implemented