THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The main purpose of the Department of Education is to provide opportunity for all the people in the Province to access quality education and training that will improve their position and life and to contribute to the advancement of a democratic culture in the Province.

The function of the Department of Education is to Provide Curriculum Management and Delivery, Institutional Development Support, Financial Services and Corporate Management services.

VISION

• To be an innovative hub for quality teaching and learning that produces learners developed to exploit opportunities for lifelong success.  

MISSION

• To facilitate quality teaching and learning in a conducive classroom environment every day.

VALUES

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education adheres to the following values:

(i) Honesty

• Displaying honesty in service, as well as intolerance to fraud, corruption, nepotism and maladministration.

(ii) Caring

• Discharging our duties with kindness and generosity, and being mindful of the circumstances of other people, their needs and special requirements.

(iii) Empathy

• Sharing one another's emotions and feelings.

(iv) Professionalism

• Demonstrating the highest standard of our profession and exceptional conduct of our professionals.

(v) Integrity

• Ensuring consistency of actions and conduct of the highest ethical and moral standard.

(vi) Fairness

• Treating all people in a manner that is fair and just.

(vii) Excellence

• Maintaining high standards of performance and professionalism by aiming for excellence in everything we do.

(viii) Teamwork

• Establishing and maintaining shared goals, and working together towards improving service delivery.

STRATEGIC GOALS

STRATEGIC GOAL 1

• Broaden Access, Strengthen Good Corporate Governance, Management and Promote an Efficient, Effective & Results-driven Administration

STRATEGIC GOAL 2

• Develop Human Capacity and Achieve Excellent Levels of Performance

STRATEGIC GOAL 3

• Develop Offices and Schools Into Centres of Excellence and Improve Learner Performance in All Grades

STRATEGIC GOAL 4

• Develop Schools Into Centres of Community Focus, Care and Support in Promoting National Identity and Social Cohesion