Deputy Director: Ecd: Operations Manager
Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/264, ref 335. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Job description
Directorate: Early Childhood Development (3-Year Contract)
Requirements:
Applicants must have a SAQA-recognised three-year post-matric qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher) with Project Management as an added advantage. Minimum 5 years' experience in an operational delivery or implementation support role. Experience in ECD programme implementation, stakeholder coordination and provincial support. Proven experience in planning and coordinating multi-functional projects. Strong communication, facilitation and reporting skills. Ability to influence, negotiate and drive delivery across provincial/district stakeholders. Ability to travel extensively and work beyond normal working hours. Understanding ECD registration, infrastructure support and subsidy processes will be advantageous. A valid driver's license is essential.
Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the execution of national ECD registration, subsidy and overall ECD business process improvement plans at provincial and district levels. Adapting national plans for provincial implementation and securing approvals from PED leadership. Facilitating training on registration processes, subsidy workflows and eCares system updates. Coordinating stakeholder engagements and ensuring alignment across key departments and sector partners. Supporting ELP implementation and ensuring requirements are met to achieve minimum compliance for subsidy fulfilment. Monitoring district delivery, tracking performance and ensuring timely resolution of blockages. Facilitating reporting processes, including weekly updates, dashboard monitoring and provincial consolidation. Driving execution of new initiatives to improve registration, subsidy and other ECD Business process administration efficiency. Provide ongoing implementation support to district teams and programme interventions.
Enquiries: Ms R Leukes Tel No: (021) 833 8478
Reference number: 335