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POST 09/236 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY CO - ORDINATION

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO πŸ“ Head Office (Polokwane) ⏳ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 🧾 Post: 09/236 # Ref: LDOE 11/02/2026 (X1 POST)

Key details

Salary
R468 459 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office (Polokwane)
Reference
LDOE 11/02/2026 (X1 POST)
Closing date
27 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead the development and review of education policies, engage stakeholders, and ensure alignment with national and provincial directives.

Requirements

A relevant NQF level 6 in Public Administration or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.

Five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years must be at Lower Management post /Supervisory level 7/8 within related field.

Valid drivers’ license (with exception of people with disability).

Core & Process Competencies Knowledge Management, Problem – solving and analysis, 156 Programme & Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Client Orientation & Customer focus, Communication.

Knowledge and Skills Report writing skills.

Communication skills.

Project Planning.

Interpersonal relations.

Problem – solving skills.

Presentation skills.

Functional Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook).


Duties

Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of education policies in alignment with national and provincial directives.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes to ensure effective policy formulation and feedback integration.

Monitor and evaluate policy outcomes, preparing reports and recommendations for senior management.

Provide technical support and guidance to departmental units regarding policy interpretation and application.

Ensure policy alignment with legislative and regulatory frameworks governing basic education in South Africa.

Represent the department at intergovernmental and sectoral meetings, contributing to policy dialogue and advocacy.


How to apply

Applicants using electronic format must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses.
For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Private Bag X9487
Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48
Temo Towers Floor 2
67/69 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0699.
Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development
Private Bag X1048
Modimolle
0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building
Modimolle 0510.
Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District
Private Bag X28
Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.
Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District
Private Bag X01
Chuenespoort
0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.
Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Private Bag X577
Giyani
0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building
0826.
Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District
Private Bag X2247
Sibasa
0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

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