DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME is a South African government vacancy at Department of Basic Education (DBE). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria. | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your application.
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 at HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/ LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
Branch
Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate
Care and Support in Schools
Directorate
National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum. (Level 12)
Centre
Pretoria.
Requirements
- The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E);
- At least four (4) years of relevant technical experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent in research;
- Experience in consolidating, analysing, interpretating and presenting performance data;
- Complex and technical report;
- Ability to write;
- Ability to engage in proactive and informative discussions at all levels;
- Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation(M&E and Research Methodologies;
- Understanding of frameworks, indicators and techniques for assessing program effectiveness;
- Understanding of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP);
- Knowledge of public sector legislative and regularity environment; knowledge of policy formulation;
- Leadership, management and conflict resolution skills;
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills;
- Effective public relations and public speaking skills;
- Interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office package).
- Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management and Change Management, promotion of communication, innovation and creativity;
- Ability to prepare speeches; the candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic;
- Applicant must have a valid driver’s licence and willing to travel extensively.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for the Directorate’s Annual Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Operational Plan;
- Collaborating with key role players ensuring that monitoring and evaluation of the programme is aligned with the M&E Framework, including Provincial NSNP Teams responsible for Monitoring, Reporting and Response (MRR);
- Reviewing and strengthening the M&E Framework;
- Building processes or systems towards MRR digitisation;
- Coordinating monitoring activities and ensuring the Directorate meets its targets;
- Monitoring and facilitating internal and external research/evaluation of the NSNP;
- Supporting and holding provinces accountable for providing quality-assured and timeous reports;
- Consolidating, analysing, and reporting on quarterly programme performance data;
- Reviewing the Directorate’s monthly and quarterly performance information reports and supporting evidence;
- Compiling and customising reports for various audiences as requested by the Directorate;
- Reviewing and analysing provincial business plans;
- Attending to internal and external audit findings, resolving audit matters and reporting on progress;
- Identifying and reporting on key programme risks on the Risk Register;
- Developing and reviewing monitoring tools and reporting templates;
- Facilitating training on programme implementation;
- Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
- Liaising and networking with research organisations;
- Providing effective monitoring, evaluation and support to Provinces, Districts, and Schools for compliance with the NSNP Framework and Treasury Regulations.
- Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.
Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
Department Notes
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 Z.83. 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 abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.
Notes
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 their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate: Care and Support in Schools
Directorate: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum. (Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E); At least four (4) years of relevant technical experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent in research; Experience in
consolidating, analysing, interpretating and presenting performance data;
Complex and technical report; Ability to write; Ability to engage in proactive and informative discussions at all levels; Knowledge of Monitoring and
Evaluation(M&E and Research Methodologies; Understanding of frameworks, indicators and techniques for assessing program effectiveness; Understanding
of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP); Knowledge of public sector legislative and regularity environment; knowledge of policy formulation;
Leadership, management and conflict resolution skills; Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills; Effective public relations and public
speaking skills; Interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office package).
Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment,
Financial Management and Change Management, promotion of communication, innovation and creativity; Ability to prepare speeches; the
candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic;
Applicant must have a valid driver’s licence and willing to travel extensively.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the Directorate’s Annual Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Operational Plan;
Collaborating with key role players ensuring that monitoring and evaluation of the programme is aligned with the M&E Framework, including Provincial NSNP
Teams responsible for Monitoring, Reporting and Response (MRR); Reviewing and strengthening the M&E Framework; Building processes or systems
towards MRR digitisation; Coordinating monitoring activities and ensuring the
Directorate meets its targets; Monitoring and facilitating internal and external research/evaluation of the NSNP; Supporting and holding provinces
accountable for providing quality-assured and timeous reports; Consolidating, analysing, and reporting on quarterly programme performance data; Reviewing
the Directorate’s monthly and quarterly performance information reports and supporting evidence; Compiling and customising reports for various audiences
as requested by the Directorate; Reviewing and analysing provincial business plans; Attending to internal and external audit findings, resolving audit matters
and reporting on progress; Identifying and reporting on key programme risks on the Risk Register; Developing and reviewing monitoring tools and reporting
templates; Facilitating training on programme implementation; Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Liaising and networking with
research organisations; Providing effective monitoring, evaluation and support to Provinces, Districts, and Schools for compliance with the NSNP Framework
and Treasury Regulations. Ensuring performance development and performance management of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
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 their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.