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DIRECTOR: PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT

Department of Basic Education · gauteng

Salary band

R 1 317 384

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

DBE/63/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Basic Education

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R1 317 384 per annum

Requirements

The applicant must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Psychology, Social Work and Health Science; 5 years of experience at a Middle or Senior Managerial level; Experience in the design and management of Psycho-social Support programmes; Experience in monitoring and evaluation; An understanding of current education and/or school health policies and trends; Strong communication skills (verbal and written communication); Strong interpersonal and networking skills; Self-starter who works well independently as well as in a team; Ability to liaise effectively with officials at all levels of government and key stakeholders; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Strong conceptual and strategic leadership skills; Process Competencies: Knowledge Management competency; Service Delivery Innovation competency; Problem Solving and Analysis competency; Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication skills; Core Competency: Strategic Capability and Leadership competency; Programme and Project Management competency; Financial Management competency; People Management and Empowerment competency; Ability to promote communication, innovation and creativity; Valid driver's licence; Willingness to travel extensively.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for the managing and supporting psycho-social support officials in the Department; Developing and maintaining policies and programmes aimed at ensuring the psycho-social wellbeing of learners and educators in schools and management of the Directorate budget; Managing and supporting psycho-social support officials at National, Provincial and District levels; Liaising and cooperating with Provincial Education Departments, National Government Department, Universities, Research Organisations as well as NGOs and Civic Organisations; Monitoring, managing and evaluating policies, strategies and programmes promoting and maintaining the psycho-social well-being of school communities; Representing the Directorate both internally and externally as required; Liaising with project funders where applicable; Managing internal and external partnerships.

Enquiries

Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291 5

Notes

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Requirements

·The applicant must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Psychology, Social Work and Health Science
·5 years of experience at a Middle or Senior Managerial level
·Experience in the design and management of Psycho-social Support programmes
·Experience in monitoring and evaluation
·An understanding of current education and/or school health policies and trends
·Strong communication skills (verbal and written communication)
·Strong interpersonal and networking skills
·Self-starter who works well independently as well as in a team
·Ability to liaise effectively with officials at all levels of government and key stakeholders
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will be responsible for the managing and supporting psycho-social support officials in the Department
·Developing and maintaining policies and programmes aimed at ensuring the psycho-social wellbeing of learners and educators in schools and management of the Directorate budget
·Managing and supporting psycho-social support officials at National, Provincial and District levels
·Liaising and cooperating with Provincial Education Departments, National Government Department, Universities, Research Organisations as well as NGOs and Civic Organisations
·Monitoring, managing and evaluating policies, strategies and programmes promoting and maintaining the psycho-social well-being of school communities
·Representing the Directorate both internally and externally as required
·Liaising with project funders where applicable
·Managing internal and external partnerships

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