DIRECTOR: TEACHER EDUCATION

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: University Education Chief Directorate: Teaching, Learning and Research Development

Reference number: DHET 03/09/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (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/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education and Training Development / Teaching / or a related qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at middle / senior management level in Education Management/ Higher Education environment; Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulatory frameworks governing the basic and higher education sector; Advanced experience in interpretation, development, and implementation of teacher education and development policies; An extensive knowledge of, and insight into initial teacher education (ITE) and continuing professional development (CPD) of early childhood and schooling teachers, community education and technical and vocational lecturer education practices, policies, qualifications, and programmes; Extensive knowledge of quality assurance processes and mechanisms in higher education; The ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies and programmes; The ability to work in collaboration with other government departments, with quality councils, universities, and other relevant role-players; Good computer skills. This position requires a dynamic individual with proven management, leadership, change management and people management capabilities. Experience in budgeting, financial management, and project management is essential. High level of accuracy and analytical capability, including presentation and report writing skills. Good problem-solving skills; client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication both in writing and verbal and good computer skills. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Lead and manage the Department of Higher Education and Training’s responsibilities with respect to developing, maintaining, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of policies for initial teacher education and continuing professional development of education professionals. Conceptualise and implement programmes and projects to strengthen early childhood, schooling, community education and training (CET) and technical and vocational training (TVET) college lecturers’ teacher education programmes and qualifications at universities. Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development (ISPFTED) and the National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development (NPFTED). Provide strategic support to the sector through the Provincial Teacher Education Development Committee (PTEDC). Monitor teacher supply and demand patterns, teacher education enrolments, graduation and graduate employment patterns and using information to inform teacher production planning. Have constant engagements with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and universities on various matters of interest in the sector. Draft speeches, briefing notes and replies to parliamentary and media questions. Collate inputs for Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP). Prepare and make presentations to different stakeholders. Travel extensively and attend meetings with universities, stakeholders, and partners for various purposes. Manage and monitor the Directorate, the Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme (TLDCIP) and partner- and donor-funded projects’ budget and expenditure. Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan (APP) and ensure the compilation of annual report and strategic plan of the Directorate. 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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