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CLOSING DATE : 13 July 2026
NOTE : “A skilled and capable workforce for an inclusive growth” The full details for the
adverts can be accessed on DHET Website At www.dhet.gov.za Or
https://www.dhet.gov.za/sitepages/careers.aspx And Will Be Placed On The DPSA
Circular DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing
the Departmental Website (click ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and following the easy prompts/instructions.
Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies
of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s
licence, and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed
(electronic signature) Z83 form will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos
will assist in how to complete the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies on or before the
day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose
appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will
receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a
technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a
maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to
assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake 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(s) will be
required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry
requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will
take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and
submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The
candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose
his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement,
please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be
subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship
verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is
committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action
employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender,
disability) in the organization. People living with disabilities are encouraged to
apply’’.
POST 22/66 : SENIOR PRACTITIONER: INTERNAL AUDIT (REF NO: NSF 26/07/2026) (4 POSTS)
(24 Months Contract)
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Directorate: Internal
Audit
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 8)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree / national diploma (NQF Level 6) in internal
auditing or related qualification. Registration with a professional body, professional
qualification / designation such as Internal Audit Technician or Professional
Internal Auditor will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) years’
experience within the internal audit and/or external audit environment. Experience
in specialised audits such as Information Technology auditing and/or forensic
auditing will be an added advantage. Competencies: Sound knowledge of Global
Internal Audit Standards, Internal Audit Methodology, Risk Management principles,
National Treasury Internal Audit Framework, Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public
Service Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions
of Employment Act (BCEA), Occupational Health and Safety standards and
Generally Recognised Accounting Practice. Good knowledge of public service
mandates and strategies, and in particular the post school education and training
system, will be an added advantage. Project Management and ability to meet
deadlines. Good verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills,
analytical skills and attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact
at all levels and ability to work in a team. Computer literacy, including experience
with Microsoft Office. Administration, planning and organising skills. Ability to work
under pressure. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the Internal Audit Directorate, including
secretariat support to the Audit Committee, when assistance is required. Assist
with the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits as per the approved
Internal Audit Plan and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
standards and best practice. Complete audit working papers of high quality in
accordance with the Internal Audit methodology of the NSF. Draft internal audit
findings. Assist with drafting of reports when required. Assist with follow up audits
on internal audit and/or external audits. Assist with queries of compliance or
performance put forward to the internal audit directorate and assist with performing
of compliance and performance audits where required. Compile an indexed and
audit file for each audit conducted, according to quality procedure and policy
requirements. Meet deadlines for submissions. Review current audit systems and
processes to recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness. Flag audit risks
and breakdowns in the internal control environment. Contribute to raising
awareness of the internal audit directorate by engaging with stakeholders. Compile
regular time sheets. Supervise Interns. Provide secretariat services during the
audits such as recording, compilation and distribution of minutes of meetings,
where required. Keep abreast with global trends and best practice. Adhere at all
times to the values of the National Skills Fund. Operate within the policies,
procedures and rules of the National Skills Fund.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Moyane Tel No: 012 943 3105/ Ms C Els 012 943 3250/ Ms B Setuki 012 943
3161
POST 22/65 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RESEARCH (REF NO: NSF25/07/2026) (1 POSTS)
(24 Months Contract)
Branch: Skills Development
Component: National Skills Fund
Chief Directorate: Strategy, Innovation and Organizational Performance
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Economics,
Econometrics and/or Statistics. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ collective
working experience within the Research field with three (3) years’ experience in a
supervisory position. Knowledge of the education system and pedagogy, Post
school education and training system, Government wide legislation, Legislative
Knowledge and Prescripts, e.g. Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies
Act, Public Service Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, General
knowledge of Public Service Regulations, NSF business strategies and goals, NSF
Services, NSF business processes and value chain, NSF policies, procedures and
regulations, Customer Service, NSF Values, NSF goals and performance
requirements. Must be be able to take accountability, practice service excellence,
be collaborative, have Integrity, passion, developmental, be objective, dedicated,
committed and willing to work irregular hours and do extensive travel. A valid
driver’s license. Skills: Applying Technology, Citizen Focus and Responsiveness,
Diversity Management, be able to have an impact and influence decisions, to
manage interpersonal conflict and resolving problems, be able to do networking
and build bonds, plan and organize with excellent problem solving and decision
making skills, shows concern for others with good self-management abilities, have
good quality management, be able to manage and exercise research and analysis
with technical proficiency.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to conduct socio-economic analysis and
research by analysing and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the NSF’s
projects and programmes on beneficiaries and institutions. Undertake cost benefit
analysis to determine the value for money of the NSF’s programmes. Establish the
demand for scarce and critical skills across different sectors of the economy and
assess the supply of training programmes across the different types of institutions
and match them to NSF’s planned interventions. Estimate the contribution of the
NSF to the goals set out in the White Paper for Post School Education and Training
and keep abreast of developments in research on labour markets and the skills
system. Provide evidence and analysis to support the NSF’s strategic planning and
reporting processes by providing evidence and analysis to support the NSF’s
strategic planning processes. Draft reports on the NSF’s progress against its
targets and draft research reports for publication on the NSF website. Work with
the skills planning mechanism within the DHET to ensure strategic alignment.
Participate as an active member of the Directorate team by operating within
delegated authorizations, adhering at all times to the values of the NSF and
preparing monthly reports and making presentations as required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki
(012) 943 3161
POST 22/64 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FUND MANAGEMENT (REF NO: NSF 24/07/2026) (1 POSTS)
(24 Months Contract)
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund
Directorate: Fund Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF level 6) in Financial
Management/ Accounting. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of work
experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing in the private or public
sector with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level. Further skills and
competency requirements related to strategic capability and leadership, budgeting,
and financial management, problem solving and analysis, Knowledge
management and technical proficiency, quality management, monitoring and
evaluation, negotiations and stakeholder engagement and communication
management, change management and people management and empowerment.
This is a financial management position that requires a dynamic hardworking
individual, who is service delivery oriented, customer-focused, maintains high
integrity and can perform in a team environment. Good knowledge of financial
frameworks and financial legislations and prescripts applicable to the public sector
will be an added advantage. Good computer skills. Candidate must be willing to
travel extensively across the country and work irregular hours with tight
timeframes. Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Skills
Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Regulations 2016
(PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act,
Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), National Treasury Regulation,
General Recognised Accounting Practice. Skill and competencies requirements
related to people management, project management, financial management,
planning and organising, computer literacy, writing skills, verbal communication,
attention to detail, preparing and delivering presentations, performing analysis, and
resolving problems, and quality management. A valid driver’s license and
willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Provide financial management support to NSF team project managers and skills
development providers for the portfolio of skills development projects funded by
NSF, Perform financial due diligence during the initiation of new skills development
projects; Perform financial monitoring of the portfolio of projects including
monitoring project expenditure against actual performance and approved budget;
Perform financial reporting for the portfolio of projects during the execution and
close-out thereof. Check and approve project payment drawdown requests;
Prepare relevant financial workbooks, and develop monthly, quarterly, annual, and
ad hoc financial reports; Provide the expenditure forecasting for a portfolio of
projects; Maintain a central filling system for all project financial documents for use
by the Auditor General of South Africa and internal audit; Participate as an active
member of the NSF financial team. Supervise a team of financial officers/clerks
responsible for project financial administration. Allocate and review work of junior
staff to ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines. Provide on
the job training and mentoring junior staff on policies, systems and procedures.
Liaise with internal support units e.g. HR and supply chain on routine administrative
matters affecting the fund management unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki
(012) 943 3161
POST 22/63 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – MICROSOFT D365 SUPPORT (REF NO: NSF23/07/2026) (2 POSTS)
(24 Months Contract)
Branch: Skills Development
Component: National Skills Fund
Directorate: Information Communication Technology And Analytics
SALARY : R487 197per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF Level 6) in information
technology, Computer Science. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in
ICT, with at least (3) to five (5) years of Microsoft D365 Application Support and
work experience at a supervisory role. Must have experience with all phases of
Microsoft D365 software development life cycle using a combination of Azure
DevOps and LCS. Experience with Microsoft Azure Platform (Azure Service Bus,
Logic App, PowerApps, Event Hub, Power Automate, etc.) will be an added
advantage. Knowledge of public sector ICT governance frameworks (e.g., DPSA,
CGICTPF, POPIA, ISO/IEC standards). Experience in IT project management and
user support, the incumbent will also be a person who works well under pressure,
pays attention to detail, works well within a team environment and has good
communication skills. Excellent technical knowledge of ICT systems, and security,
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Analytical
thinking and problem- solving abilities.
DUTIES : The D365 Support Technician (Assistant Director Level) will oversee technical
support and operational readiness during the implementation of Microsoft
Dynamics 365. Act as a bridge between the technical team, business stakeholders,
and end-users, ensuring system stability, issue resolution, and successful rollout.
The Administrator will be responsible for analysis, configuration, and maintenance
of the Microsoft Dynamics D365. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of
D365 system, workflows, configuration (including UI / form development), security,
reporting / dashboards, any custom development, web portals, data integrations,
and any device integration. Knowledge of ICT legislation and policy frameworks in
the public service. Continue monitoring & fine-tuning performance for D365
instances. Assist the team to ensure compliance with IT policies and procedures.
Collaborate with developers, integrators, and business partners for system
enhancements/upgrades. A valid driver’s license. Coordinate ICT service delivery,
including user support, and system administration. Oversee the implementation
and maintenance of business systems and enterprise resource planning. Ensure
proper ICT governance, including risk management, business continuity, and
disaster recovery planning.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki
(012) 943 3161
We wish you all the best with your applications
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