DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION

Department of Higher Education and Training

Chief Directorate: Indlela Branch: Skills Development

Reference number: DHET 17/09/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Olifantsfontein
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Public Management, Business Administration or equivalent. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ appropriate experience in a Junior Management/ Assistant Director in administration environment. At least three (3) to five (5) years work experience in office administration in a supervisory capacity, Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of stakeholder management. Verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook) Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS), Skills Accord and Artisan Training and Development Regulation. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA). Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Skills: Leadership inclusive of Management and Financial skills. Communication inclusive of Presentation skills. Strategic Management skills. Logistics management skills. Change management skills. Risk management skills. Basic supply chain processes and understanding. Computer literacy.

Duties

Develop and maintain INDLELA assessment management systems, effective control of assessment documents and effective recording, compilation and reporting of the assessments results. This includes: Implement and maintain a candidate trade testing administration system inclusive of fee mechanism and trade test scheduling in line with the trade test regulations ;Ensure that all trade test applicants are given feedback on trade test results and certification inclusive of responses to enquiries: Submit all necessary documentation to NAMB for recommendation of certification: Submit reports on registration and completions to NADSC and Management as required: Investigate and report on any irregularities and/or fraud within administration process and represent DHET at relevant legal processes in collaboration with DHET Legal Unit: Coordination of centralized functions of HR, ICT, supply chain, assets, security as well as support functions: facilities management, maintenance, auxiliary services and transport related to INDLELA day to day operations.: Apply good governance and HR management principles. Maintain effective risk management within the unit. Implement corrective measures as per reports from internal audit and the office of the Auditor General. Preparation and submission of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework in puts (MTEF), Estimated National Expenditure (ENE) and Adjusted Estimated National Expenditure (AENE) annual. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

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Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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