DEPUTY DIRECTOR (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) | Department of Education
| Job Title | DEPUTY DIRECTOR (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) | Department of Education |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | DBE/46/2026 |
| Category | Department of Education |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-21T18:41 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T20:39 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 413001 - 1101468 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - 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.
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 his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be part of a team of specialists supporting and
promoting efficient and effective implementation of educator appraisals within
provinces; Conducting monitoring and oversight visits; Compiling progress
reports; Co-ordinating and monitoring compliance with all performance
management-related agreements, policies,
regulations and guidelines; Setting
up digital platforms and systems to evaluate educator performance data;
Collecting and analyzing reports from provinces; Analyzing the impact of the
Quality Management System on school performance and create strategies to
give feedback to provinces; Setting in place strategies to enhance
accountability levels within schools and address under-performance; Establish
linkages between the Directorate and other stakeholders; Performing other
work related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year (NQF level
6) post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA;
Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent level;
Four (4) years’ experience in the operations of employee performance
management systems; Experience in educator supervision, training,
management of budgets and programmed; Proven experience in planning and
implementing projects;
Experience in school evaluations in the Basic Education
sector; In-depth knowledge and understanding of human resource matters,
including educator performance management systems as informed by relevant
ELRC collective agreements; Understanding of the National Development Plan
2030 as well as other relevant education policies, legislation and regulations;
Communication skills (both verbal and written); Computer literacy; Report
writing and presentation skills; Excellent people management skills; Ability to
interact with stakeholders; Willingness to work extensive hours and to travel
when required; A valid driver’s license.
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 HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website