DIRECTOR

POST 32/48 : DIRECTOR REF NO: DHET 02/09/2026 Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: Indlela
Directorate: Training And Assessment Centre
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced National Diploma (NQF level 7) in Management or Engineering related qualification. An artisan trade
qualification and experience as an artisan assessor, trainer and moderator would be an advantage. Five to ten years’ work experience in the skills
development sector. A minimum of five years at middle/senior management experience with artisan development. 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. Excellent computer skills and the ability to develop
basic online applications for general use. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS
Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Knowledge: Knowledge of the
Skills Development Act, 1998. Knowledge of Skills Development Levies Act
(SDLA), Treasury Regulation, National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS),
Skills Accord and Artisan Training and Development Regulation. Knowledge of
Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA). Knowledge of Occupational
Health and Safety (OHS). Skills: Leadership inclusive of Management skills.
Communication inclusive of Presentation skills. ICT Management inclusive of
Systems Development Planning. Human Resource Development inclusive of
Supervisory Management. Policy development inclusive of relevant
Legislation.
DUTIES : will include: Develop, implement, and maintain a recapitalization and modernization project for INDLELA through a User Asset Management Plan
(UAMP) in collaboration with Department: Public Works.· Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and guidelines that ensures that INDLELA is
accredited by Quality Council for Trades and Occupations for a range of relevant occupational qualifications and part qualifications.· Develop,
implement, and maintain policies, procedures and guidelines that ensures that
INDLELA achieves and maintains ISO Standards for Quality (ISO 9001),
Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 9018) and Environmental Control (ISO
9014).· Develop and implement processes to ensure that there is continuous development of relevant INDLELA staff to maintain quality standards of training
and assessment.· Collaborate with public TVET College system and processes to ensure that INDLELA is aligned and supports the TVET System nationally.·
Manage at a senior management level the efficient, effective, and economic collaboration between INDLELA and the centralized services located at DHET
in Pretoria. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application 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, 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. 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. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing 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
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026