DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION Jobs – 19 June

The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing
affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric
targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication
of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as
per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS : Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The
Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email
your application HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department
of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo
CLOSING DATE : 03 July 2026

NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her
financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

POST 21/03 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) QMS REF NO: DBE/46/2026

Branch: Teacher Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Director: Education Human Resource Management
Directorate: Education Performance Management and Development and
Whole-School Evaluation

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year (NQF level
6) post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent level;
Four (4) years’ experience in the operations of employee performance
management systems; Experience in educator supervision, training,
management of budgets and programmes; Proven experience in planning and
implementing projects; Experience in school evaluations in the Basic Education
sector; In-depth knowledge and understanding of human resource matters,
including educator performance management systems as informed by relevant
ELRC collective agreements; Understanding of the National Development Plan
2030 as well as other relevant education policies, legislation and regulations;
Communication skills (both verbal and written); Computer literacy; Report
writing and presentation skills; Excellent people management skills; Ability to
interact with stakeholders; Willingness to work extensive hours and to travel
when required; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be part of a team of specialists supporting and
promoting efficient and effective implementation of educator appraisals within
provinces; Conducting monitoring and oversight visits; Compiling progress
reports; Co-ordinating and monitoring compliance with all performance
management-related agreements, policies, regulations and guidelines; Setting
up digital platforms and systems to evaluate educator performance data;
Collecting and analysing reports from provinces; Analysing the impact of the
Quality Management System on school performance and create strategies to
give feedback to provinces; Setting in place strategies to enhance
accountability levels within schools and address under-performance; Establish
linkages between the Directorate and other stakeholders; Performing other
work related duties as assigned.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398

POST 21/04 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EDUCATOR PLANNING) REF NO: DBE/47/2026

Branch: Teacher Human Resource Development and Institutional
Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resource Management
Directorate: Education Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and
Monitoring
SALARY : R605 742 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year (NQF level
6) post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Human Resource Planning / Management; Three (3) years relevant
supervisory experience in human resource management within the education
sector; In-depth understanding of human resource planning and provisioning
in the public education sector; Experience in data capturing, management and
analysis for compiling accurate reports; Understanding the post Provisioning
Model, including norms and standards for allocating teaching posts in public
schools; Ability to work with the National Recruitment Database or large
databases; Ability to work well under pressure; Ability to maintain attention to
details; Strong data analysis skills; Knowledge of Micro-soft excel and other
micro-soft office application; Advanced technical skills in data analysis and
report compilation; Communication skills (verbal and written); Strong
interpersonal relations; Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, drive, eager to
learn and self-starter ; A valid driver’s license; Willingness to travel.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting forecasting of
short, medium, and long-term educator demand in the sector; Analysing and
monitoring educator allocation and mobility trends; Assisting in commissioning
research on teacher demand, supply and utilisation; Developing and
supporting systems and tools for effective educator demand planning;
Monitoring and managing educator utilisation to ensure every class has a
qualified teacher; Monitoring and reporting on Post Provisioning processes in
the sector; Overseeing implementation of policies on educator remuneration,
including budget and salary agreements; Co-ordinating and managing work
related to the HEDCOM Subcommittee on Human Resource Matters;
Managing the National Recruitment Database and respond to ad hoc HR data
requests, parliamentary questions, media queries, and public inquiries;
Drafting reports and submissions in line with the work associated with the post;
Handling incoming HR-related queries and liaising with provincial education
departments; Providing input for quarterly and monthly reports.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398

We wish you all the best with your applications