DIRECTOR

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Skills Development Chief Directorate: Indlela Directorate: Training And Assessment Centre

Reference number: DHET 02/09/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (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 National Diploma (NQF level 7) in Management or Engineering related qualification. An artisan trade qualification and experience as an artisan assessor, trainer and moderator would be an advantage. Five to ten years’ work experience in the skills development sector. A minimum of five years at middle/senior management experience with artisan development. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Excellent computer skills and the ability to develop basic online applications for general use. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Knowledge: Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, 1998. Knowledge of Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA), Treasury Regulation, 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 skills. Communication inclusive of Presentation skills. ICT Management inclusive of Systems Development Planning. Human Resource Development inclusive of Supervisory Management. Policy development inclusive of relevant Legislation.

Duties

will include: Develop, implement, and maintain a recapitalization and modernization project for INDLELA through a User Asset Management Plan (UAMP) in collaboration with Department: Public Works.· Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and guidelines that ensures that INDLELA is accredited by Quality Council for Trades and Occupations for a range of relevant occupational qualifications and part qualifications.· Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and guidelines that ensures that INDLELA achieves and maintains ISO Standards for Quality (ISO 9001), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 9018) and Environmental Control (ISO 9014).· Develop and implement processes to ensure that there is continuous development of relevant INDLELA staff to maintain quality standards of training and assessment.· Collaborate with public TVET College system and processes to ensure that INDLELA is aligned and supports the TVET System nationally.· Manage at a senior management level the efficient, effective, and economic collaboration between INDLELA and the centralized services located at DHET in Pretoria. 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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