Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/01
CHIEF DIRECTOR: EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Department of Basic Education (DBE)
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 1–2
- Circular Post
- 29/01
- Department
- Department of Basic Education (DBE)
- 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
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
Requirements
- The applicants must be in a possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Education or Social Science;
- 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level;
- Experience in Education Planning, Education Human Resources or Education Labour Relations, which is supported by extensive knowledge of and experience in the education sector and training system planning, Policy funding and implementation in Education Human Resources System, Human Resource policy and Condition of Services Development;
- Understanding processes regarding Human Resources and in provincial education departments;
- Strong writing and communication skills as well as computer skills;
- Managing a team of people;
- A postgraduate qualification in the fields mentioned above will be an added advantage.
- Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Financial Management and Change Management.
- The candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic.
Duties
- The candidate will be in charge of the Chief Directorate, which comprises the Directorates: Education, Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and Monitoring;
- Education Performance Management and Development;
- Whole School Evaluation;
- Education Labour Relations Management and Conditions of Service;
- The successful candidate will be responsible for serving the entire sector and will be expected to lead and manage a team of people, working in close collaboration with other branches in the Department of Basic Education, other state departments, and the provincial departments;
- Ensuring effective and efficient labour relations;
- Analysing and reporting on human resources requirements and capacity;
- Developing a teacher recruitment strategy and system;
- Assessing the effective utilisation and teachers at schools, revamping the post allocation system by reducing class size at school;
- Developing and implementing the Human Resource Management Information System, as well as improving the effectiveness of the teacher performance system, as part of the integrated quality management performance evaluation and development of educators and improving the quality of teaching and learning in South African.
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 details 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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Do you qualify?
Use this private checklist after reviewing the vacancy details and application instructions.
0 of 5 items checked
This checklist is only a guide and does not confirm eligibility. The recruiting department makes the final decision.
Your checklist progress stays in this page only. Nothing is saved, sent or shared, and it clears when you refresh or leave the page.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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.
Original Text
POST 29/01 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DBE/62/2026
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Management
SALARY R1 554 696 per annum
CENTRE Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in a possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Education or Social Science; 5 years’ experience at a
senior managerial level; Experience in Education Planning, Education Human
Resources or Education Labour Relations, which is supported by extensive knowledge of and experience in the education sector and training system
planning, Policy funding and implementation in Education Human Resources
System, Human Resource policy and Condition of Services Development;
Understanding processes regarding Human Resources and in provincial education departments; Strong writing and communication skills as well as
computer skills; Managing a team of people; A postgraduate qualification in the
fields mentioned above will be an added advantage. Core Competencies:
Strategic Capacity and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment;
Financial Management and Change Management. The candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic.
DUTIES : The candidate will be in charge of the Chief Directorate, which comprises the Directorates: Education, Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and
Monitoring; Education Performance Management and Development; Whole
School Evaluation; Education Labour Relations Management and Conditions of Service; The successful candidate will be responsible for serving the entire
sector and will be expected to lead and manage a team of people, working in close collaboration with other branches in the Department of Basic Education,
other state departments, and the provincial departments; Ensuring effective and efficient labour relations; Analysing and reporting on human resources
requirements and capacity; Developing a teacher recruitment strategy and
system; Assessing the effective utilisation and teachers at schools, revamping the post allocation system by reducing class size at school; Developing and
implementing the Human Resource Management Information System, as well as improving the effectiveness of the teacher performance system, as part of
the integrated quality management performance evaluation and development of educators and improving the quality of teaching and learning in South
African.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Management
SALARY R1 554 696 per annum
CENTRE Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in a possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Education or Social Science; 5 years’ experience at a
senior managerial level; Experience in Education Planning, Education Human
Resources or Education Labour Relations, which is supported by extensive knowledge of and experience in the education sector and training system
planning, Policy funding and implementation in Education Human Resources
System, Human Resource policy and Condition of Services Development;
Understanding processes regarding Human Resources and in provincial education departments; Strong writing and communication skills as well as
computer skills; Managing a team of people; A postgraduate qualification in the
fields mentioned above will be an added advantage. Core Competencies:
Strategic Capacity and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment;
Financial Management and Change Management. The candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic.
DUTIES : The candidate will be in charge of the Chief Directorate, which comprises the Directorates: Education, Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and
Monitoring; Education Performance Management and Development; Whole
School Evaluation; Education Labour Relations Management and Conditions of Service; The successful candidate will be responsible for serving the entire
sector and will be expected to lead and manage a team of people, working in close collaboration with other branches in the Department of Basic Education,
other state departments, and the provincial departments; Ensuring effective and efficient labour relations; Analysing and reporting on human resources
requirements and capacity; Developing a teacher recruitment strategy and
system; Assessing the effective utilisation and teachers at schools, revamping the post allocation system by reducing class size at school; Developing and
implementing the Human Resource Management Information System, as well as improving the effectiveness of the teacher performance system, as part of
the integrated quality management performance evaluation and development of educators and improving the quality of teaching and learning in South
African.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291