DIKELEDI DORCAS MATSHABA

Experienced education leader and Principal with extensive public-sector experience in inclusive and special needs education, school management, learner support, programme coordination and resource administration. Currently Principal of Retlametswe Special School, with previous experience as Principal of Modimola Primary School (Full-Service School). Skilled in programme planning, monitoring and reporting, stakeholder engagement, resource management and compliance, with strong alignment to the LSPID Conditional Grant Manager role.

11361 Signal Hill Village Mafikeng 2745
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Work Experience
Principal – Retlametswe Special School
North West Department of EducationMafikeng, North West
Dec 2024 — Present
  • Provide strategic, instructional and operational leadership in a Special School serving learners with Severe Intellectual Disability.
  • Lead implementation of adapted curriculum, learner-support programmes and inclusive education practices.
  • Coordinate school planning, programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Oversee resource planning, procurement priorities, budgeting and expenditure monitoring.
  • Monitor learner progress, support interventions and programme outcomes to guide decision-making.
  • Collaborate with district officials, educators, therapists, parents and stakeholders to improve learner support and service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental policies, curriculum requirements, governance and learner-support processes.
  • Lead staff teams, allocate responsibilities and promote continuous professional improvement.
Principal – Modimola Primary School (Full-Service School)
North West Department of EducationNorth West
Jan 2018 — 2024
  • Managed academic, administrative, operational and learner-support functions of a Full-Service School.
  • Led implementation of inclusive education and support for learners with diverse needs.
  • Developed and monitored school plans, programmes, targets and performance activities.
  • Managed resources, budgeting, procurement, expenditure control and accountability.
  • Coordinated staff and stakeholders to strengthen teaching, learning and learner support.
  • Monitored programme performance, prepared reports and implemented improvement interventions.
  • Maintained effective partnerships with district officials, parents, SGB and community stakeholders.
  • Promoted compliance with education legislation, departmental policies, administrative procedures and quality-assurance requirements
Skills
Inclusive education and special needs educationManagement and implementation of learner-support programmes and school-based support systemsProgramme and project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluationBudget planning, expenditure monitoring, resource allocation and financial accountabilityUnderstanding of public-sector governance, administrative processes and compliance requirementsPolicy interpretation and implementation, including education and learner-support frameworksStrategic leadership, operational planning and performance monitoringReport writing, data-informed decision-making and preparation of management reportsStakeholder engagement with district officials, schools, parents, support professionals and community structuresHuman-resource coordination, team leadership, mentoring and performance supportProcurement planning and management of school resources within approved prioritiesCommunication, coordination, problem-solving and computer literacy
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Special Needs Education
North West University
Bachelor of Education (Honours), Education Planning & Administration
North West University
University Diploma in Education (Primary)
University of Bophuthatswana
Matric
Kebalepile High School
References
Tsheole G
DCES – Inclusive Education
073 505 6774
Moeti A.S
Circuit Manager
073 391 3842
Ngakwana S
SES – ICT, NMM District
073 828 2476
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