DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME Position Available | Latest Government Jobs
| Job Title | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | DBE/29/2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-02T16:29 |
| Closing Date | 2026-06-12T18:29 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 375147 - 1101467 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME - Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage.
Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed.
A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.
Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.
Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the Directorate’s Annual
Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Operational Plan;
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Collaborating with key role players ensuring that monitoring and evaluation of
the programmer is aligned with the M&E Framework, including Provincial NSNP
Teams responsible for Monitoring,
Reporting and Response (MRR); Reviewing
and strengthening the M&E Framework; Building processes or systems
towards MRR digitization; Coordinating monitoring activities and ensuring the
Directorate meets its targets;
Monitoring and facilitating internal and external
research/evaluation of the NSNP;
Supporting and holding provinces
accountable for providing quality-assured and timeous reports;
Consolidating,
analyzing, and reporting on quarterly programmer performance data;
Reviewing
the Directorate’s monthly and quarterly performance information reports and
supporting evidence; Compiling and customizing reports for various audiences
as requested by the Directorate;
Reviewing and analyzing provincial business
plans; Attending to internal and external audit findings, resolving audit matters
and reporting on progress;
Identifying and reporting on key programmed risks
on the Risk Register; Developing and reviewing monitoring tools and reporting
templates; Facilitating training on programmed implementation;
Communicating
effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Liaising and networking with
research organizations;
Providing effective monitoring, evaluation and support
to Provinces, Districts, and Schools for compliance with the NSNP Framework
and Treasury Regulations.
Ensuring performance development and
performance management of staff.
Required Qualifications
The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA
in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E);
At least four (4) years of relevant technical
experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent in research; Experience in
consolidating, analysing, interpretating and presenting performance data;
Complex and technical report;
Ability to write; Ability to engage in proactive and
informative discussions at all levels; Knowledge of Monitoring and
Evaluation(M&E and Research Methodologies; Understanding of frameworks,
indicators and techniques for assessing program effectiveness; Understanding
of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP);
Knowledge of public
sector legislative and regularity environment; knowledge of policy formulation;
Leadership, management and conflict resolution skills; Strong organisational,
planning and problem-solving skills;
Effective public relations and public
speaking skills; Interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office package).
Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment,
Financial
Management and Change Management, promotion of
communication, innovation and creativity;
Ability to prepare speeches; the
candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic;
Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and willing to travel extensively.
How to Apply
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 at HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/ LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
NOTE:
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.
The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.