DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION

POST 32/58 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DHET 17/09/2026
Chief Directorate: Indlela
Branch: Skills Development
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Public Management, Business Administration or equivalent. A
minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ appropriate experience in a Junior
Management/ Assistant Director in administration environment. At least three
(3) to five (5) years work experience in office administration in a supervisory capacity, Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder
management. Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook) Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and
Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain
Management, 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 and Financial skills.
Communication inclusive of Presentation skills. Strategic Management skills.
Logistics management skills. Change management skills. Risk management skills. Basic supply chain processes and understanding. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Develop and maintain INDLELA assessment management systems, effective control of assessment documents and effective recording, compilation and
reporting of the assessments results. This includes: Implement and maintain a candidate trade testing administration system inclusive of fee mechanism and
trade test scheduling in line with the trade test regulations ;Ensure that all trade test applicants are given feedback on trade test results and certification
inclusive of responses to enquiries: Submit all necessary documentation to
NAMB for recommendation of certification: Submit reports on registration and completions to NADSC and Management as required: Investigate and report
on any irregularities and/or fraud within administration process and represent
DHET at relevant legal processes in collaboration with DHET Legal Unit:
Coordination of centralized functions of HR, ICT, supply chain, assets, security as well as support functions: facilities management, maintenance, auxiliary
services and transport related to INDLELA day to day operations.: Apply good governance and HR management principles. Maintain effective risk
management within the unit. Implement corrective measures as per reports from internal audit and the office of the Auditor General. Preparation and
submission of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework in puts (MTEF),
Estimated National Expenditure (ENE) and Adjusted Estimated National
Expenditure (AENE) annual. 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