DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL NORMS AND STANDARDS

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Technical And Vocational Education And Training

Reference number: DHET 16/09/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification in Economics/Accounting and/or Financial Management. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years, preferably in funding frameworks and policies with at least three (3) to five (5) years of work experience at the Junior Management level. Extensive knowledge and insight into the education policies and legislations for public colleges. Experience in financial management in a government environment will be an added advantage. Policy analysis, development, and implementation skills. Knowledge of the policies or legislative framework in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges, Public Finance Management Act. Good financial analysis and research skills. Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team and to work under pressure. Meet tight deadlines and be target driven. Computer literacy; with extensive knowledge of MS Word and Excel skills. A postgraduate degree or Diploma in Economics or Finance will be an added advantage. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.

Duties

Develop the Programme funding policy in support of education and training delivery in TVET Colleges and monitor its implementation. Analyse, interpret and apply both financial and non-financial data for infrastructure funding policy development. Gather, analyse, and utilise data for the development of national Norms and Standards for Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Colleges. Research and analysis of emerging issues to inform the development and the review of funding norms. Benchmarking against other financing policies globally. Research and analysis of emerging issues to inform development and the review of programme funding norms and standards. Plan the equitable distribution of funding in support of policies for education and training delivery in the Technical and Vocational Educational and Training Colleges. Manage models for planning equitable pro-poor funding. Determining required education inputs. Analyse and interpret emerging and evolving conditions for review of the funding policies where circumstances demand and/or at certain intervals. Manage the development, review, and implementation of an equitable funding framework for Training and Vocational Educational and Colleges. Manage and monitor implementation to ensure compliance with the funding norms. Facilitate reporting on the implementation of the funding policy to identify areas for improvement as well as maintain and sustain best practices. Analyse, interpret and apply both financial and non-financial data for financial policy development. 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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