ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EDUCATOR PLANNING) 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 Human Resource Development and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate
Education Human Resource Management
Directorate
Education Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and Monitoring
Salary
R605 742 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 in Human Resource Planning / Management;
- Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in human resource management within the education sector;
- In-depth understanding of human resource planning and provisioning in the public education sector;
- Experience in data capturing, management and analysis for compiling accurate reports;
- Understanding the post Provisioning Model, including norms and standards for allocating teaching posts in public schools;
- Ability to work with the National Recruitment Database or large databases;
- Ability to work well under pressure;
- Ability to maintain attention to details;
- Strong data analysis skills;
- Knowledge of Micro-soft excel and other micro-soft office application;
- Advanced technical skills in data analysis and report compilation;
- Communication skills (verbal and written);
- Strong interpersonal relations;
- Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, drive, eager to learn and self-starter ;
- A valid driver's license;
- Willingness to travel.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting forecasting of short, medium, and long-term educator demand in the sector;
- Analysing and monitoring educator allocation and mobility trends;
- Assisting in commissioning research on teacher demand, supply and utilisation;
- Developing and supporting systems and tools for effective educator demand planning;
- Monitoring and managing educator utilisation to ensure every class has a qualified teacher;
- Monitoring and reporting on Post Provisioning processes in the sector;
- Overseeing implementation of policies on educator remuneration, including budget and salary agreements;
- Co-ordinating and managing work related to the HEDCOM Subcommittee on Human Resource Matters;
- Managing the National Recruitment Database and respond to ad hoc HR data requests, parliamentary questions, media queries, and public inquiries;
- Drafting reports and submissions in line with the work associated with the post;
- Handling incoming HR-related queries and liaising with provincial education departments;
- Providing input for quarterly and monthly reports.
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 Human Resource Development and Institutional
Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resource Management
Directorate: Education Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and
Monitoring
SALARY : R605 742 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
in Human Resource Planning / Management; Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in human resource management within the education
sector; In-depth understanding of human resource planning and provisioning in the public education sector; Experience in data capturing, management and
analysis for compiling accurate reports; Understanding the post Provisioning
Model, including norms and standards for allocating teaching posts in public schools; Ability to work with the National Recruitment Database or large
databases; Ability to work well under pressure; Ability to maintain attention to details; Strong data analysis skills; Knowledge of Micro-soft excel and other
micro-soft office application; Advanced technical skills in data analysis and report compilation; Communication skills (verbal and written); Strong
interpersonal relations; Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, drive, eager to learn and self-starter ; A valid driver's license; Willingness to travel.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting forecasting of short, medium, and long-term educator demand in the sector; Analysing and
monitoring educator allocation and mobility trends; Assisting in commissioning research on teacher demand, supply and utilisation; Developing and
supporting systems and tools for effective educator demand planning;
Monitoring and managing educator utilisation to ensure every class has a qualified teacher; Monitoring and reporting on Post Provisioning processes in
the sector; Overseeing implementation of policies on educator remuneration, including budget and salary agreements; Co-ordinating and managing work
related to the HEDCOM Subcommittee on Human Resource Matters;
Managing the National Recruitment Database and respond to ad hoc HR data requests, parliamentary questions, media queries, and public inquiries;
Drafting reports and submissions in line with the work associated with the post;
Handling incoming HR-related queries and liaising with provincial education departments; Providing input for quarterly and monthly reports.
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.