Job Details
- Reference Number: DBE/25/2026
- Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (Senior Management Service)
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 14 April 2026
- Enquiries: Ms. M Mahape (012 357 3291) or Ms. N Kumalo (012 357 3398)
About the Role
As Chief Director, you will head a critical portfolio overseeing four key directorates:
- Education Human Resource Planning, Provisioning, and Monitoring.
- Education Performance Management and Development.
- Whole School Evaluation.
- Education Labour Relations Management and Conditions of Service.
You will lead a team working in close collaboration with other state departments and provincial education offices to ensure the effective utilization of educators across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Strategy & Recruitment: Develop and implement teacher recruitment strategies and human resource management information systems.
- System Reform: Revamp the post-allocation system to reduce class sizes and improve school efficiency.
- Performance Management: Improve the effectiveness of teacher performance systems and integrated quality management evaluations.
- Labour Relations: Ensure effective and efficient labour relations and manage conditions of service for the sector.
- Reporting: Analyze and report on human resource requirements and capacity across the entire education sector.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Education, Social Science, or an equivalent SAQA-recognized qualification. (Postgraduate degree is an added advantage).
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience at a Senior Managerial level.
- Expertise: Extensive knowledge in Education Planning, Human Resources, or Labour Relations within the education sector.
- Technical Skills: Deep understanding of provincial education processes, policy funding, and implementation.
- Mandatory: A Certificate for the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) is required before appointment.
Key Competencies
- Strategic capacity and leadership.
- Financial and Change Management.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Strong diplomatic, writing, and communication skills.
How to Apply
Important Note: Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. Failure to use the new form or sign page 2 will result in disqualification.
Required at Application:
- Completed and signed Z83 form.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only.
- Note: Certified copies of qualifications/ID will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Submission Methods:
- Email: Recruitment@dbe.gov.za
- Post: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 (Attention: Ms. M Mahape/Ms. N Kumalo)
- Hand Deliver: 222 Struben Street, Pretoria.