Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Accomplishments
DECLARATION
REFERENCES
Timeline
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LINTLE PALESA JENNIVIEVE MANWEDI-THULO

District Director
Kimberley

Summary

Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at the Northern Cape Department of Education, enhancing district performance through strategic initiatives and collaboration. Skilled in analytical decision-making and fostering teamwork, I successfully improved learner outcomes and implemented effective curriculum strategies, ensuring quality education access for all.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

District Director - Frances Baard District

Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage and coordinate provision of curriculum in ECD, GET and FET phases in 125 public and special schools
  • Collaborate with school principals to develop comprehensive school, Circuits and District improvement plans aligned with district goals.
  • Develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, promoting engagement and support for district programs.
  • Manage performance within assigned district and monitor execution of operation plans.
  • Oversee budgeting and financial management to ensure responsible use of funds and maximise
  • educational outcomes.
  • Evaluate curriculum offerings regularly to ensure alignment with current trends in education best practices.
  • Promote a culture of excellence by setting high expectations and providing necessary supports to meet those goals.
  • Enhance district performance by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration among schools.
  • Ensure congruence and alignment of the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the District with the Northern Cape Provincial Growth and Development strategy, NDP and the agreed upon priorities of the National Education System.
  • Ensure improvement of learner performance through the Programme for Learner Achievement (Provincial Learner Attainment) intervention strategies.
  • Manage and ensure the implementation of Data Driven Dashboard, Human Resource Management System, Education Management and Information System and South African School Administration and Management System by officials and 125 public and special schools in the Frances Baard District.
  • Implement data-driven decision making processes for continuous improvement in learner achievement levels.
  • Oversee effective and efficient implementation of the Performance Management and Development System as the central cog of staff and teacher development programme based on agreed needs and priorities.
  • Ensure implementation of policies and legislation that enhances access to public quality education in all the schools.
  • Develop and monitor curriculum delivery, Governance and Management of 125 public and special schools.
  • Collaborate with executive management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Monitor effective implementation of internal and NSC examinations.
  • Manage the implementation of online learner admissions to ensure that all school going age learners have a space and Learner support materials at 125 public and special schools.
  • Collaborate with external departments and stakeholders for effective governance by optimizing communication and stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensure that all learners in public and special schools are in the safe and healthy environment and are fed healthy food through National School Nutrition Programme Grant.
  • Develop strong relationships with community leaders, promoting engagement and support for district programs.
  • Manage and coordinate learner transport in the district for learners who are walking 3km and more to school.
  • Do oversight visit to underperforming Primary and High Schools to ensure accountability and consequence management where necessary.
  • Manage Labour cases.

Director - Early Childhood Development

Northern Cape Department Of Education
05.2012 - 12.2023
  • Managed and coordinated the expansion of Grade R in Public schools
  • Contributed to the National policy development with respect to Grad R programs and improved quality of Early Childhood Development.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth in Grade R.
  • Managed and monitored the implementation of the Norms and Standards of Grade R.
  • Managed, coordinated and monitored the development of the Pre Grade R and Grade R practitioners to acquire National Qualification Framework levels 4 - 7 accredited qualifications.
  • Oversaw and monitored the coordination of curriculum research, development and adaptation within subjects from Pre Grade R - Grade 3.
  • Ensured the increase of learner numbers in Foundation Phase who by the end of the year have mastered the minimum language and Mathematics competencies from Grades R - 3.
  • Coordinated and managed the ECD function shift from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Education in the Northern Cape.
  • Established broad stakeholder involvement (ECD Forum) and communicated the ECD status and key milestones of ECD.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Ensured a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive learning environment for children ages 0-5 and Grade R- Grade 3.
  • Managed and monitored the planning, spending, expenditure, and risks of the Pre Grade R - 3 budget.
  • Ensured congruence and alignment of the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the ECD Directorate with the Northern Cape Provincial Growth and Development Strategy, National Development Plan and the agreed upon priorities of the National Education System.
  • Oversaw the effective and implementation of the Performance Management and Development System as the central cog of a staff development programme based on the agreed needs and priorities.

District Director - Frances Baard District

Northern Cape Department Of Education
10.2006 - 04.2012
  • Enhanced district performance by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration among school principals.
  • Provided and maintained optimal administrative and logistical support systems to the district.
  • Ensured implementation of policies and legislation that enhanced access to public quality education in all the schools.
  • Ensured improvement of learner performance through the Programme for Learner Achievement (Provincial Learner Attainment ) intervention strategies
  • Improved the provision of quality Education and Training services and resources to the rural and poor communities in order to deal with poverty.
  • Strengthened the capacity of Frances Baard district office (Delivery Agreement for Outcome 1: Improved quality of basic education)
  • Ensured congruence and alignment of the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Frances Baard District with the Northern Cape Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and the agreed upon priorities of the National Education System.
  • Oversaw effective and efficient implementation of the Performance Management and Development System as the central cog of a staff development programme based on agreed needs and priorities.
  • Led and developed the team of district officials and oversaw creation of district-specific plans.
  • Managed the implementation of learner admissions to ensure that all school going age learners had a space and Learner support materials at public and special schools.
  • Monitored effective implementation of internal and Senior Certificate examinations.
  • Collaborated with external departments and stakeholders for effective governance by optimizing communication and stakeholder relationships.
  • · Oversaw budgeting and financial management to ensure responsible use of funds and maximise educational outcomes.
  • Managed and coordinated learner transport in the district for learners who walked 5km and more to school

Acting District Director - Frances Baard District

Northern Cape Department Of Education
11.2004 - 09.2005
  • Enhanced district performance by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration among school principals.
  • Provided and maintained optimal administrative and logistical support systems to the district.
  • Ensured implementation of policies and legislation that enhanced access to public quality education in all the schools.
  • Ensured improvement of learner performance through the Programme for Learner Achievement (Provincial Learner Attainment ) intervention strategies
  • Improved the provision of quality Education and Training services and resources to the rural and poor communities in order to deal with poverty.
  • Strengthened the capacity of Frances Baard district office (Delivery Agreement for Outcome 1: Improved quality of basic education)
  • Ensured congruence and alignment of the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Frances Baard District with the Northern Cape Provincial Growth and Development Strategy and the agreed upon priorities of the National Education System.
  • Oversaw effective and efficient implementation of the Performance Management and Development System as the central cog of a staff development programme based on agreed needs and priorities.
  • Led and developed the team of district officials and oversaw creation of district-specific plans.
  • Managed the implementation of learner admissions to ensure that all school going age learners had a space and Learner support materials at public and special schools.
  • Monitored effective implementation of internal and Senior Certificate examinations.
  • Collaborated with external departments and stakeholders for effective governance by optimizing communication and stakeholder relationships.
  • · Oversaw budgeting and financial management to ensure responsible use of funds and maximise educational outcomes.
  • Managed and coordinated learner transport in the district for learners who walked 5km and more to school

Chief Education Specialist - District Management

Northern Cape Department Of Education
04.2004 - 10.2004
  • Managed, coordinated and monitored the work of all Units in the District.
  • Acted as District Director when he is on leave.
  • Coordinated and managed the work of the Circuit Managers.
  • Ensured the effective implementation of educational policies, support to schools, and overall quality assurance.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of the district’s strategic and Annual Performance Plans.
  • Ensured national and provincial education policies are implemented effectively across the circuits.
  • Coordinated the distribution of resources (human, financial, learning materials) to circuits and schools.
  • Intervened and supported Circuit Managers in resolving complex school-level challenges.
  • Oversaw school visits by Circuit Managers to monitor curriculum delivery, governance, and learner performance.

Chief Education Specialist - ABET

Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.2001 - 03.2004
  • Developed, reviewed, and implemented policies related to Adult Basic Education and Training.
  • Ensured that national and provincial education strategies are aligned with ABET goals.
  • Provided support on adult education curriculum, assessment standards, and qualification frameworks.
  • Aligned ABET programs with Reconstruction Development programs of poverty reduction, employment, and reducing illiteracy.
  • Coordinated the development and evaluation of ABET curricula to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with Adults’ needs.
  • Established ABET Forum to strengthen collaboration with relevant departments and stakeholders.
  • Oversaw professional development for educators and facilitators in the ABET sector.
  • Developed training materials and provide guidance to provincial and district officials.
  • Ensured that learning centres had the necessary resources and support.
  • Advocated for adult learners and promoted lifelong learning.

Deputy Chief Education Specialist

Northern Cape Department Of Education
09.1998 - 09.2001
  • Coordinated Adult Education Curriculum and Training for ABET in the Province.
  • Identifying provincial needs for Adult Education
  • Social mobilisation and Advocacy for ABET
  • Practitioner Training and Development
  • Facilitated and steered all curriculum programmes in ABET
  • Managed Provincial Assessment
  • Established ABET Centres in the province

Senior Education Specialist - ABET

Northern Cape Department Of Education
03.1995 - 08.1998
  • Managed and coordinatrd of ABET in the province.
  • Established Adult Centres in all Districts in the province
  • Started ABET as a project

Departmental Head - School Level

Northern Cape Department Of Education
06.1989 - 12.1994
  • Managed teachers who taught English First Additional Language and Home Economics.
  • Ensured high-quality teaching, learning outcomes, and teacher development.
  • Ensured labour peace
  • Taught English FAL Grades 11 - 12
  • Taught Setswana Grade 8.
  • Assessed and recorded learner achievements.
  • Supported novice teachers.
  • Held subject meetings with English and Home Economics subjects teachers.
  • Monitored and Ensured curriculum coverage in English and Home Economics subjects.

Teacher

Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.1988 - 07.1989
  • Taught English First Additional Language Grades 9 & 10 and Setswana Home Language Grade 8.
  • Facilitated effective and quality learning
  • Delivered subject knowledge
  • Guided and supported learners academically and socially.
  • Managed behavior to create a respectful environment.
  • Maintained and ensured curriculum coverage in my subject at all times.
  • Assessed and tracked learner performance in my subjects.
  • Demonstrated good values, communication, and behavior.
  • Developed myself through attending workshops and trainings as well as studying further.

Education

Ph.D. - EDUCATION -Early Childhood Development & Learning

UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE
BLOEMFONTEIN
04.2001 -

Master of Education - EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE
CAPE TOWN
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Education Honours - Education Management And Leadership

University of Free State
Bloemfontein
04.2001 -

Advanced Diploma For Educators of Adults - Education

University of Western Cape
Cape Town
04.2001 -

Further Diploma in Education - Education

College of Education in South Africa
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Secondary Teachers'Diploma - Education

Tshiya College of Education
Qwaqwa
04.2001 -

Standard 10 (Grade 12) - High School

Mariasdal Girls High School
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Client relationship management
  • Analytical and Decision-making skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Communication and Negotiation Skills

Additional Information

EXPERIENCE


  • Study tour to London and Ghana. Learning about their education system in adult learning
  • Study tour to Sweden – learning about their education system in adult learning
  • Study tour to Singapore – learning about the education system of Singapore in curriculum with the focus in early childhood development
  • Study tour to Kigali – Consortium on Pre-Primary Data and Measurement in Africa Taskforce Conference: ECE Data Utilization to Impact Change.



Certification

Nyukela Public Services SMS Pre Entry Assessment

Accomplishments

  • Improved the 2024 National Senior Certificate from 73,9% (2023) to 84,6 (2024) with an impressive increase of 10,7.
  • Improved the 2024 NSC Bachelor pass from 30,9% (2023) to 40,1% (2024) with an impressive increase of 9,2%
  • Appointed as member of Provincial Education Labour Relation Council 2023

DECLARATION

I Lintle Palesa Jennivieve Manwedi-Thulo declare that the information given is true and can be verified at any time.





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DR L P J MANWEDI-THULO

REFERENCES

1.    MRS GOBONAMANG DORIS SIBIYA

       Chief Director - Curriculum Management and Development

       Contact Details :  072 294 6704/ 066 293 0462


2.    MR SANDILE BEUZANA

       Chief Director School Management, Administration and Safety

       Contact Details : 082 375 3223


3.     PROF.  ALFRED MODISE

        Dean - Central University of Technology

       Contact Details : 082 703 6686

Timeline

District Director - Frances Baard District

Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.2024 - Current

Nyukela Public Services SMS Pre Entry Assessment

04-2022

Diversity Management (NSG)

04-2014

Powerful Negotiation Skills (Siyanqoba Seminars)

11-2013

Director - Early Childhood Development

Northern Cape Department Of Education
05.2012 - 12.2023

Core Skills & Development Modules of Project KHAEDU (s=SA Management Dev. Institute

06-2008

District Director - Frances Baard District

Northern Cape Department Of Education
10.2006 - 04.2012

Acting District Director - Frances Baard District

Northern Cape Department Of Education
11.2004 - 09.2005

The Train-the-trainer Programme on Legislation and Policy for Principals ( Chris Brunton & Associates

09-2004

Plan & Conduct Assessment of Learning Outcomes Code: 7978

08-2004

Chief Education Specialist - District Management

Northern Cape Department Of Education
04.2004 - 10.2004

Skills Development Facilitation (SA Management Dev. Institute)

08-2002

Ph.D. - EDUCATION -Early Childhood Development & Learning

UNIVERSITY OF FREE STATE
04.2001 -

Master of Education - EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Education Honours - Education Management And Leadership

University of Free State
04.2001 -

Advanced Diploma For Educators of Adults - Education

University of Western Cape
04.2001 -

Further Diploma in Education - Education

College of Education in South Africa
04.2001 -

Secondary Teachers'Diploma - Education

Tshiya College of Education
04.2001 -

Standard 10 (Grade 12) - High School

Mariasdal Girls High School
04.2001 -

Chief Education Specialist - ABET

Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.2001 - 03.2004

Financial Life Skills Facilitator Training (PRIVEST)

06-2000

Project Management Course (REGENESYS School of Public Management)

03-2000

Deputy Chief Education Specialist

Northern Cape Department Of Education
09.1998 - 09.2001

MS Office 97 Workshop (Computer Services)

05-1998

Senior Education Specialist - ABET

Northern Cape Department Of Education
03.1995 - 08.1998

Departmental Head - School Level

Northern Cape Department Of Education
06.1989 - 12.1994

Teacher

Northern Cape Department Of Education
01.1988 - 07.1989

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