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Circular: 27 of 2026
Page No.: 3–4

Circular Post: 27/05
Department: Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Closing date: 17 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 17 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Pretoria
Salary information: R1 101 468 per annum

Requirements

15 requirements · official circular text

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

14 duties · official circular text

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

How to apply

Where and how to submit 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 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

Notes and Z83 guidance

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 preentry 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

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 27/05 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR REF NO: DBE/50/2026 (X3 CONTRACT POSTS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW)
Branch: Delivery and Support
Chief Director: NEEDU
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