Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/61 · Ref DHET 20/09/2026
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: AUTOMOTIVE
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreOlifantsfontein
- LevelLevel 12
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 18–19
- Circular Post
- 32/61
- Reference number
- DHET 20/09/2026
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Olifantsfontein
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Olifantsfontein.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Qualified Artisan in Autorelated trade Be in possession of Assessor and Moderator certificate.
- A minimum of Five (5) years supervisory and technical training or trade test experience after qualifying as an Artisan.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Good knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations.
- Good knowledge of the Skills Development Act, National Qualification Framework, Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Good knowledge of trade test regulations, Artisan recognition of prior learning (ARPL) processes, quality assurance and accreditation processes within trade testing.
- Skills: Ability to plan, organize, manage, and monitor activities and processes within the unit Ability, to implement and comply with related artisan policies and procedures, manage and assure the provision of trade testing services.
- Coordination and group facilitations skills.
- Skills to interpret and understand the policy.
- Skill to develop, improve and implement standard operating procedures and processes.
- Problem analysis, risk identification and report writing.
- Conflict management and general human and financial resource management skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Duties
- Manage ARPL technical evaluation and trade tests of candidates in relevant trades (Automotive fields).
- Manage moderation of trade tests in the automotiverelated trades to ensure fair results.
- Manage and oversee the development of trade test instruction sheets, mark sheets and trade test aids.
- Develop and implement procedure manuals in the division.
- Manage performance training and development of staff.
- Manage the budget and procurement process of the automotive division.
- Manage the maintenance and servicing of assets and equipment in the division.
- Ensure that workshops comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act as Liaison Officer between INDLELA and Stakeholders. and Maintain accreditation of the automotive unit.
- 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
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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.
Notes and Z83 guidance
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
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/61 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: AUTOMOTIVE REF NO: DHET 20/09/2026 Branch: Skills Development
Chief Directorate: Indlela
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification. Qualified Artisan in Autorelated trade Be in possession of Assessor and Moderator certificate. A
minimum of Five (5) years supervisory and technical training or trade test experience after qualifying as an Artisan. Valid driver’s license. Good
knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury
Regulations. Good knowledge of the Skills Development Act, National
Qualification Framework, Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework,
Occupational Health and Safety Act. Good knowledge of trade test regulations,
Artisan recognition of prior learning (ARPL) processes, quality assurance and accreditation processes within trade testing. Skills: Ability to plan, organize,
manage, and monitor activities and processes within the unit Ability, to implement and comply with related artisan policies and procedures, manage
and assure the provision of trade testing services. Coordination and group facilitations skills. Skills to interpret and understand the policy. Skill to develop,
improve and implement standard operating procedures and processes.
Problem analysis, risk identification and report writing. Conflict management and general human and financial resource management skills. Computer
literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Manage ARPL technical evaluation and trade tests of candidates in relevant trades (Automotive fields). Manage moderation of trade tests in the automotiverelated trades to ensure fair results. Manage and oversee the development of
trade test instruction sheets, mark sheets and trade test aids. Develop and implement procedure manuals in the division. Manage performance training
and development of staff. Manage the budget and procurement process of the automotive division. Manage the maintenance and servicing of assets and
equipment in the division. Ensure that workshops comply with the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, Act as Liaison Officer between INDLELA and
Stakeholders. and Maintain accreditation of the automotive unit. 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
Chief Directorate: Indlela
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification. Qualified Artisan in Autorelated trade Be in possession of Assessor and Moderator certificate. A
minimum of Five (5) years supervisory and technical training or trade test experience after qualifying as an Artisan. Valid driver’s license. Good
knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury
Regulations. Good knowledge of the Skills Development Act, National
Qualification Framework, Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework,
Occupational Health and Safety Act. Good knowledge of trade test regulations,
Artisan recognition of prior learning (ARPL) processes, quality assurance and accreditation processes within trade testing. Skills: Ability to plan, organize,
manage, and monitor activities and processes within the unit Ability, to implement and comply with related artisan policies and procedures, manage
and assure the provision of trade testing services. Coordination and group facilitations skills. Skills to interpret and understand the policy. Skill to develop,
improve and implement standard operating procedures and processes.
Problem analysis, risk identification and report writing. Conflict management and general human and financial resource management skills. Computer
literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Manage ARPL technical evaluation and trade tests of candidates in relevant trades (Automotive fields). Manage moderation of trade tests in the automotiverelated trades to ensure fair results. Manage and oversee the development of
trade test instruction sheets, mark sheets and trade test aids. Develop and implement procedure manuals in the division. Manage performance training
and development of staff. Manage the budget and procurement process of the automotive division. Manage the maintenance and servicing of assets and
equipment in the division. Ensure that workshops comply with the Occupational
Health and Safety Act, Act as Liaison Officer between INDLELA and
Stakeholders. and Maintain accreditation of the automotive unit. 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