DIRECTOR: PUBLIC EXAMINATION

Department of Basic Education

Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring Chief Directorate: National Assessment and Public Examinations Directorate: Public Examinations

Reference number: DBE/74/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification (as recognised by SAQA) in Education or a related field. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years' experience at a middle/senior management level, of which at least three (3) years must be within the education assessment and examinations. Sound knowledge curriculum Policies and Assessment Policies. Sound knowledge of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination system, including question paper development, moderation, standardisation processes, quality assurance processes, marking, monitoring of examinations, examinations policy and examination irregularities. Working knowledge of the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 and the Regulations Pertaining to the Conduct, Administration and Management of the NSC Examinations. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and other relevant prescripts governing public examinations administration. Proven project management, strategic leadership, and stakeholder liaison skills, including engagement with provincial education departments, examiners, moderators, and Umalusi. Process competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Report Writing; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; and Communication. Core competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Knowledge Management; People Management and Empowerment; Communication; Innovation; and Creativity. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel. The incumbent will undergo a vetting process through the State Security Agency before assumption of duty.

Duties

Manage, coordinate and support the activities of the Directorate: Public Examinations. Facilitate the setting of high-quality Grade 12 question papers for the National Senior Certificate examination and the Senior Certificate. Enhance the National quality assurance system for School Based assessment in Grade 12. Facilitate the implementation of high quality and standardised marking of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) across all marking centres and pilot e-marking. Support and co-ordinate the implementation of the NSC and SC examinations across the nine Provincial Education Departments. Manage irregularities and enhance the integrity of the NSC. Contribute to strengthening communication.

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 HR@dbe.gov.za in PDF format. 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

Note

The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.