DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ELECTRICAL

Department of Higher Education and Training

Chief Directorate: Indlela Branch: Skills Development

Reference number: DHET 18/09/2026
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/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Electrical engineering or related qualification, Recognized South African Trade Qualification in an Electrical -related trades (Electrician, Millwright, Instrumentation, Electronics) Assessor as well as a Moderator Certificate and a valid Driver’s license. Registration with the National Artisan Moderation Body as an assessor/moderator will be an advantage. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of industry-related workplace experience after qualifying as an artisan and three (3) years’ management experience in Artisan Development (Training, ARPL and Trade Testing). Willingness to travel Knowledge of assessment and quality assurance methods and principles. Knowledge of policies and processes related to artisan training, ARPL and trade testing in the Electrical environment. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of staff management. Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. A good understanding of the trade test regulations, ARPL Criteria and Guidelines as well as processes and guidelines of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations and the National Artisan Moderation Body. Ability to plan, organize, manage, and monitor activities and processes within the unit. Ability to implement and comply with related artisan policies and procedures and manage and quality 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). A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Maintain and manage accreditation status for trade testing, ARPL in Electrical and liaise with INDLELA internal and external stakeholders. Manage the provisioning of credible ARPL and trade testing in Electrical environment, implement, and maintain internal quality assurance. Monitor and conduct internal and external moderation. Effective management and utilization of resources as well as supervising and development of staff within the unit. Effective planning, control of finances, budgeting and procurement of testing resources in Electrical workshops. Ensure workshop area is safe and conducive to quality trade testing and ARPL services in Electrical trades. Identify and manage risk within the unit. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send 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.

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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