Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/126
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Limpopo Department of Education
- ProvinceLimpopo
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 19 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 11–12
- Circular Post
- 28/126
- Department
- Limpopo Department of Education
- Province
- Limpopo
- Closing date
- 28 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 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 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
- Head Office, Polokwane
- Reference information
- LDOE 549/06/2026
- Salary information
- R487 197 per annum
Requirements
- NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Development/Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Education Management/Training and Development/Management Services or related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience of which two (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level of 7/8 within the Skills Development, Human Resource Development, Training Coordination and Workplace Learning fields.
- Valid vehicle driver’s license, except for people with disabilities.
- Competencies.
- Knowledge &
- Skills: Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Skills Development Plan, Public Service Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, ETDP SETA requirements and applicable DPSA policies.
- Public Service legislative and regulatory framework &
- Human Resource Development policies and practices.
- Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
- Skills audits and competency assessments.
- Planning for Learnerships. internships and workplace-based learning programmes.
- ETDP SETA and National Skills Fund requirements.
- Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).
- Strategic planning. monitoring and evaluation and financial management and budgeting principles.
- Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
- Planning and project management skills.
- Leadership and supervisory skills.
- Stakeholder and partnership management.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Data analysis and statistical reporting.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Monitoring. evaluation and compliance management skills.
- Functional computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRD systems.
Duties
- Co-ordinate the implementation of the Departmental Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report.
- Facilitate skills audits and identifying organizational skills gaps.
- Co-ordinate training. development and capacity-building initiatives.
- Manage relationships with ETDP SETA. institutions of higher learning and training providers.
- Coordinate bursary. internship. learnership and experiential learning programmes.
- Monitor implementation of HRD programmes and interventions.
- Compile management reports. statistics and compliance reports.
- Coordinate the Governance and Consultative Skills Development Committee Structures.
- Manage the training budgets and monitor expenditure.
- Provide technical advice on human resource development initiatives.
- Supervise and develop staff within the component.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and policy frameworks.
- Coordinate provincial and district skills development projects and programmes.
Enquiries
- Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675
- Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345
- Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059
- Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- : Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805
- Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27
- Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4
- Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e. effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.
- Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
- Under no circumstances will Photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted.
- The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details.
- The contents of the advertised post will also be posted on the following websites www.limpopo.gov.za/ www.edu.gov.za / www.dpsa.gov.za.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised.
- The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
- 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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POST 28/126 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REF NO: LDOE 549/06/2026
Directorate: HRD & Performance Management Services
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Development/Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Education Management/Training and
Development/Management Services or related qualification as recognised by
SAQA. Minimum of five (5) years' experience of which two (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level of 7/8 within the Skills Development,
Human Resource Development, Training Coordination and Workplace
Learning fields. Valid vehicle driver’s license, except for people with disabilities.
Competencies. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of Skills Development Act,
Skills Development Levies Act, National Skills Development Plan, Public
Service Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, ETDP
SETA requirements and applicable DPSA policies. Public Service legislative and regulatory framework & Human Resource Development policies and
practices. Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
Skills audits and competency assessments. Planning for Learnerships.
internships and workplace-based learning programmes. ETDP SETA and
National Skills Fund requirements. Performance Management and
Development System (PMDS). Strategic planning. monitoring and evaluation and financial management and budgeting principles. Strategic and analytical
thinking skills. Planning and project management skills. Leadership and supervisory skills. Stakeholder and partnership management. Report writing
and presentation skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Data analysis and statistical reporting. Problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Monitoring. evaluation and compliance management skills. Functional computer literacy: MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and HRD systems.
DUTIES : Co-ordinate the implementation of the Departmental Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report. Facilitate skills audits and identifying organizational
skills gaps. Co-ordinate training. development and capacity-building initiatives.
Manage relationships with ETDP SETA. institutions of higher learning and training providers. Coordinate bursary. internship. learnership and experiential
learning programmes. Monitor implementation of HRD programmes and interventions. Compile management reports. statistics and compliance reports.
Coordinate the Governance and Consultative Skills Development Committee
Structures. Manage the training budgets and monitor expenditure. Provide technical advice on human resource development initiatives. Supervise and
develop staff within the component. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and policy frameworks. Coordinate provincial and district skills
development projects and programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664
Directorate: HRD & Performance Management Services
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Development/Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Education Management/Training and
Development/Management Services or related qualification as recognised by
SAQA. Minimum of five (5) years' experience of which two (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level of 7/8 within the Skills Development,
Human Resource Development, Training Coordination and Workplace
Learning fields. Valid vehicle driver’s license, except for people with disabilities.
Competencies. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of Skills Development Act,
Skills Development Levies Act, National Skills Development Plan, Public
Service Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, ETDP
SETA requirements and applicable DPSA policies. Public Service legislative and regulatory framework & Human Resource Development policies and
practices. Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
Skills audits and competency assessments. Planning for Learnerships.
internships and workplace-based learning programmes. ETDP SETA and
National Skills Fund requirements. Performance Management and
Development System (PMDS). Strategic planning. monitoring and evaluation and financial management and budgeting principles. Strategic and analytical
thinking skills. Planning and project management skills. Leadership and supervisory skills. Stakeholder and partnership management. Report writing
and presentation skills. Communication and interpersonal skills. Data analysis and statistical reporting. Problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Monitoring. evaluation and compliance management skills. Functional computer literacy: MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and HRD systems.
DUTIES : Co-ordinate the implementation of the Departmental Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report. Facilitate skills audits and identifying organizational
skills gaps. Co-ordinate training. development and capacity-building initiatives.
Manage relationships with ETDP SETA. institutions of higher learning and training providers. Coordinate bursary. internship. learnership and experiential
learning programmes. Monitor implementation of HRD programmes and interventions. Compile management reports. statistics and compliance reports.
Coordinate the Governance and Consultative Skills Development Committee
Structures. Manage the training budgets and monitor expenditure. Provide technical advice on human resource development initiatives. Supervise and
develop staff within the component. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and policy frameworks. Coordinate provincial and district skills
development projects and programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664