Deputy Director

POST 27/05 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR REF NO: DBE/50/2026 (X3 CONTRACT POSTS WITH

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

in the education sector; A sound knowledge of the education policy and

legislation environment; Must have a strong language competency in Sepedi,

Setswana or isiZulu; Knowledge of matrix and project management;

Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology; Ability to

work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently without

supervision to meet targets; Sound analytical skills; Report writing and

presentation skills, including MS PowerPoint presentation skills; Strong

communication (verbal and writing) skills; Computer skills in MS Office (Word,

PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook); Willingness to work extensive hours

and be prepared to travel; A valid driver’s licence; Passion to make a positive

contribution to South African education.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be liaising with district officials and school

management teams to prepare for evaluations/research; Conducting

independent research/evaluation in sampled schools, districts and provincial

offices following prescribed evaluation protocol and evaluation instruments;

Analysing data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools or

techniques; Providing a clear assessment of the state if teaching and learning

in all schools, districts and provincial offices evaluated, this will include

collecting and analysing data; As an integral part of a school evaluation

process, observe educators in practice using approved instruments; Writing,

editing and analysing reports as well as provide recommendations for

improvement; Collating reports from different members of the evaluation team;

Analysing research/evaluation reports to identify emerging trends within

districts and schools; Conducting document analysing and preparing reports

with recommendation regarding the course of action that the Basic Education

Sector needs to take; Verifying the findings of a school self-evaluation;

Contributing to standards setting in education; Sharing research findings in

different platforms and structures; Identifying problem areas within the basic

education sectors and outline action research, which seek to address them;

Performing any other functions as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor within

the ambit of labour law.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

ANNEXURE C

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 in the education sector; A sound knowledge of the education policy and legislation environment; Must have a strong language competency in Sepedi, Setswana or isiZulu; Knowledge of matrix and project management; Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently without supervision to meet targets; Sound analytical skills; Report writing and presentation skills, including MS PowerPoint presentation skills; Strong communication (verbal and writing) skills; Computer skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook); Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel; A valid driver’s licence; Passion to make a positive contribution to South African education.

The successful candidate will be liaising with district officials and school management teams to prepare for evaluations/research; Conducting independent research/evaluation in sampled schools, districts and provincial offices following prescribed evaluation protocol and evaluation instruments; Analysing data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools or techniques; Providing a clear assessment of the state if teaching and learning in all schools, districts and provincial offices evaluated, this will include collecting and analysing data; As an integral part of a school evaluation process, observe educators in practice using approved instruments; Writing, editing and analysing reports as well as provide recommendations for improvement; Collating reports from different members of the evaluation team; Analysing research/evaluation reports to identify emerging trends within districts and schools; Conducting document analysing and preparing reports with recommendation regarding the course of action that the Basic Education Sector needs to take; Verifying the findings of a school self-evaluation; Contributing to standards setting in education; Sharing research findings in different platforms and structures; Identifying problem areas within the basic education sectors and outline action research, which seek to address them; Performing any other functions as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor within the ambit of labour law.

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 Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Monyela.N@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Ku malo.N@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. A Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) (Nyukela Certificate) is required for all SMS appointments; the full detail of the outlined requirements and course information can be sourced by following the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course-SMS-pre-entry programme. 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 two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za