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Pieter de Waal

082 ****27 Piet retief

About Me

Disciplined and experienced educator with strong record in school management, curriculum support, learner discipline, hostel administration, and operational leadership. Experienced in staff supervision, policy implementation, assessment coordination, NSC marking leadership, budgeting, scheduling, safety oversight, sports programme management, and stakeholder engagement.

Personal Details

Gender Male
Date of Birth 12 Dec 1978

Education & Qualifications

Diploma in Education (DE III)
North-West University
Geography, Learner Support · Diploma · Achieved · 2012
Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE)
North-West University
Technology · Certificate · Achieved · 2013
Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE)
North-West University
Certificate ·

Work Experience

FET & Senior Phase Educator
Hoërskool Piet Retief
Jan 2015 - Present Current

Subjects taught: Civil Technology (Gr. 10–12); Agricultural Technology (Gr. 10–12); Civil Services (Gr. 10–12); EGD (Gr. 8–9); Technology (Gr. 8–9); Social Science (Gr. 8–9). Additional roles include Head of Department (Technical) (2025), School Management: Grounds, Buildings & Operations, Hostel Father – Huis Impi (2020–2025), Rugby Organiser (2018–2026).

Intermediate & Senior Phase Educator
Paulpietersburg Primêre Skool
Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

Subjects taught: Technology (Gr. 7); Social Sciences (Gr. 7); Mathematics (Gr. 5–7).

Hospitality Manager
NSC Grade 12 Marking Venue
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

Managed venue budgets; coordinated menus and accommodation for markers; managed venue personnel (matrons, kitchen staff, cleaners); served as Correspondence Centre Manager; completed applications to host NSC marking venue.

Manager
DBE District Winter & Spring Schools
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024

Budget calculation and management; menu planning; coordinated learner accommodation; supervised venue personnel (matrons, kitchen staff, cleaners, teachers); served as Correspondence District Manager.

Team Manager
Puma High School Rugby Association
Jan 2015 - Jan 2025

Managed player welfare; organised trial games and venues; set up and managed trial teams; organised referees; prepared and managed budgets; secured sponsorships; coordinated transport logistics and team kit.

Skills

Teaching (Afrikaans and English)
Curriculum support & subject leadership
Assessment coordination & moderation
School management & operational leadership
Learner discipline & behaviour support
Staff supervision & performance management
Hostel management & learner welfare
Duty roster planning & scheduling
Budget planning & financial administration
Policy implementation & compliance
NSC marking leadership (Chief Marker)
Examination setting & moderation
Conflict resolution & grievance handling
Communication & stakeholder engagement
Administrative accuracy & recordkeeping
Sports administration & programme planning
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
General computer use
Rugby coaching
Athletics coaching
Cricket coaching

Languages

Afrikaans
English

Licences & Certificates

Driver’s Licence: Code 10 + PDP
Achieved
SACE Registration: 12246713
Achieved
IRB Level 2 Rugby Coach
Achieved

Personal Traits

Disciplined Accountable Firm, fair and consistent leadership Professional and ethical

References

Vernon Eva
Principal - Paulpietersburg Primêre Skool
083 ****46
Coen Botha
Deputy Principal (Retired) - Hoërskool Piet Retief
082 ****65
Berrie Bouwer
Retired Principal (Retired) - Hoërskool Piet Retief
082 ****45
Albert Schlebusch
Principal - Hoërskool Piet Retief
082 ****04
Suzanne de la Rosa
Deputy Principal - Hoërskool Piet Retief
084 ****30
Ian Borcherds
Curriculum Advisor (DBE)
072 ****15
Andre Maré
Chief Education Specialist - Dept. Mpumalanga Education
083 ****88