director: learning and teaching support materials (ltsm) & library services, Ref No. LDOE 03/01/2026

Apply for director: learning and teaching support materials (ltsm) & library services at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: branch: district management & institutional governance

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 03/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R1,266,714

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 13

Centre: Head Office (Polokwane)

Minimum Qualification

NQF Level 7 qualification in Education or Management recognized by SAQA

Experience Required

5 years at Middle/Senior Management level in LTSM Management and Library Services Governance

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Expertise in Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and PFMA compliance
  • In-depth knowledge of inventory management systems and logistics
  • Strategic capability in large-scale procurement and contract management
  • Strong analytical skills for monitoring delivery and evaluation
  • Proficiency in change management and service delivery innovation
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Knowledge of Library and Information Science standards

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience at a Middle/Senior managerial level
  • SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate required for appointment

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop and implement provincial policies for the procurement and management of textbooks and stationery
  • Oversee the acquisition and distribution cycles of Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM) to schools
  • Manage school library services, including material development and utilization strategies
  • Coordinate the inventory management, retention, and retrieval of textbooks at the school level
  • Direct the budget, procurement, and contract management for LTSM service providers
  • Monitor and evaluate the logistics of material delivery to ensure 100% coverage
  • Provide technical guidance to schools on establishing functional resource centers
  • Promote a culture of reading and support literacy-focused skills development among learners

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1266714 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Reference No:

LDOE 03/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 03/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum requirement is a degree in Education or Management. However, a postgraduate qualification in Library Services or Inventory Management is listed as a significant advantage due to the technical nature of managing school libraries and massive textbook stocks.
LTSM is one of the largest expenditure items in the education budget. You must navigate complex Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes to ensure transparent, timely, and cost-effective procurement of millions of items.
This refers to the 'Textbook Retrieval Policy' where schools must ensure that learners return textbooks at the end of the year. As Director, you manage the provincial coordination of this process to minimize the cost of replacing materials annually.

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