DEPUTY DIRECTOR (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) QMS is a South African government vacancy at Department of Basic Education (DBE). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
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 HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za
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
Department 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 his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Original Text
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
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.