ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEARNERSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMES

Department of Basic Education

Directorate: HRD & Performance Management Services

Reference number: LDOE 550/06/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Human Resource Development/ Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/Labour Relations/Training and Development 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 internship, learnership, workplace learning, youth development or skills development programmes fields. Valid vehicle driver’s license except for people with disability. Competencies. Knowledge and Skills: Sound knowledge of: Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act, Public Service Human Resource Development Framework, National Skills Development Plan, ETDP SETA grant regulations and reporting requirements. Internship and Learnership Framework for the Public Service. Occupational qualifications and workplace-based learning methodologies. Labour legislation and employment practices. Monitoring and evaluation systems. Project and programme management principles and internship. learnership and experiential learning frameworks within the Public Service. Programme coordination and administration skills. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Project planning and implementation skills. Report writing and data management. Communication and presentation skills. Research and analytical skills. Financial administration and budgeting skills. Problem-solving and innovation. Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Functional computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and database management.

Duties

Coordinate the implementation of departmental internship programmes. Coordinate and monitor learnership implementation across districts and Head Office. Manage experiential learning placements for students from universities and TVET colleges. Liaise with ETDP SETA. institutions of higher learning and other stakeholders. Develop and maintain a database of interns. learners and students participating in workplace-based learning. Facilitate recruitment. placement. induction and monitoring of programme beneficiaries. Monitor compliance with programme requirements. agreements and reporting obligations. Compile monthly. quarterly and annual programme performance reports. Coordinate mentor and supervisor training and support. Monitor stipend administration and programme expenditure. Conduct programme evaluations and recommend improvement initiatives. Promote youth employability and workplace learning opportunities. Ensure alignment of programmes with departmental Human Resource Development priorities.

Where to send 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

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

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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