This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) QMS
Department of Basic Education
Branch: Teacher Education Human Resources and Institutional Development Chief Director: Education Human Resource Management Directorate: Education Performance Management and Development and Whole-School Evaluation
- Reference number
- DBE/46/2026
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per annum
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
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; Four (4) years’ experience in the operations of employee performance management systems; Experience in educator supervision, training, management of budgets and programmes; Proven experience in planning and implementing projects; Experience in school evaluations in the Basic Education sector; In-depth knowledge and understanding of human resource matters, including educator performance management systems as informed by relevant ELRC collective agreements; Understanding of the National Development Plan 2030 as well as other relevant education policies, legislation and regulations; Communication skills (both verbal and written); Computer literacy; Report writing and presentation skills; Excellent people management skills; Ability to interact with stakeholders; Willingness to work extensive hours and to travel when required; A valid driver’s license.
Duties
The successful candidate will be part of a team of specialists supporting and promoting efficient and effective implementation of educator appraisals within provinces; Conducting monitoring and oversight visits; Compiling progress reports; Co-ordinating and monitoring compliance with all performance management-related agreements, policies, regulations and guidelines; Setting up digital platforms and systems to evaluate educator performance data; Collecting and analysing reports from provinces; Analysing the impact of the Quality Management System on school performance and create strategies to give feedback to provinces; Setting in place strategies to enhance accountability levels within schools and address under-performance; Establish linkages between the Directorate and other stakeholders; Performing other work related duties as assigned.
Where to send your application
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email Sprecruit42@nda.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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