This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT
Department of Basic Education
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services Chief Directorate: Care and Support in School
- Reference number
- DBE/63/2026
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
The applicant must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Psychology, Social Work and Health Science; 5 years of experience at a Middle or Senior Managerial level; Experience in the design and management of Psycho-social Support programmes; Experience in monitoring and evaluation; An understanding of current education and/or school health policies and trends; Strong communication skills (verbal and written communication); Strong interpersonal and networking skills; Self-starter who works well independently as well as in a team; Ability to liaise effectively with officials at all levels of government and key stakeholders; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Strong conceptual and strategic leadership skills; Process Competencies: Knowledge Management competency; Service Delivery Innovation competency; Problem Solving and Analysis competency; Client Orientation and Customer Focus and Communication skills; Core Competency: Strategic Capability and Leadership competency; Programme and Project Management competency; Financial Management competency; People Management and Empowerment competency; Ability to promote communication, innovation and creativity; Valid driver's licence; Willingness to travel extensively.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for the managing and supporting psycho-social support officials in the Department; Developing and maintaining policies and programmes aimed at ensuring the psycho-social wellbeing of learners and educators in schools and management of the Directorate budget; Managing and supporting psycho-social support officials at National, Provincial and District levels; Liaising and cooperating with Provincial Education Departments, National Government Department, Universities, Research Organisations as well as NGOs and Civic Organisations; Monitoring, managing and evaluating policies, strategies and programmes promoting and maintaining the psycho-social well-being of school communities; Representing the Directorate both internally and externally as required; Liaising with project funders where applicable; Managing internal and external partnerships.
Where to send your application
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Monyela.N@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Ku malo.N@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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