DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Department of Basic Education

Branch: Delivery and Support

Reference number: DBE/50/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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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; Four (4) years’ relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent level in the education sector; A sound knowledge of the education policy and legislation environment; Must have a strong language competency in Sepedi, Setswana or isiZulu; Knowledge of matrix and project management; Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently without supervision to meet targets; Sound analytical skills; Report writing and presentation skills, including MS PowerPoint presentation skills; Strong communication (verbal and writing) skills; Computer skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook); Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel; A valid driver’s licence; Passion to make a positive contribution to South African education.

Duties

The successful candidate will be liaising with district officials and school management teams to prepare for evaluations/research; Conducting independent research/evaluation in sampled schools, districts and provincial offices following prescribed evaluation protocol and evaluation instruments; Analysing data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools or techniques; Providing a clear assessment of the state if teaching and learning in all schools, districts and provincial offices evaluated, this will include collecting and analysing data; As an integral part of a school evaluation process, observe educators in practice using approved instruments; Writing, editing and analysing reports as well as provide recommendations for improvement; Collating reports from different members of the evaluation team; Analysing research/evaluation reports to identify emerging trends within districts and schools; Conducting document analysing and preparing reports with recommendation regarding the course of action that the Basic Education Sector needs to take; Verifying the findings of a school self-evaluation; Contributing to standards setting in education; Sharing research findings in different platforms and structures; Identifying problem areas within the basic education sectors and outline action research, which seek to address them; Performing any other functions as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor within the ambit of labour law.

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 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

Enquiries

Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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