The Department of Education New Vacancies | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EDUCATOR PLANNING) (Ref: DBE/47/2026 )
| Job Title | The Department of Education New Vacancies | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EDUCATOR PLANNING) (Ref: DBE/47/2026 ) |
| Company | DPSA |
| Job Reference | DBE/47/2026 |
| Category | Department of Education |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-21T18:48 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-03T20:48 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 413001 - 605742 per year |
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EDUCATOR PLANNING) - 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 responsible for supporting forecasting of
short, medium, and long-term educator demand in the sector; Analyzing and
monitoring educator allocation and mobility trends; Assisting in commissioning
research on teacher demand, supply and utilization; Developing and
supporting systems and tools for effective educator demand planning;
Monitoring and managing educator utilization to ensure every class has a
qualified teacher; Monitoring and reporting on Post Provisioning processes in
the sector; Overseeing implementation of policies on educator remuneration,
including budget and salary agreements; Co-ordinating and managing work
related to the HEDCOM Subcommittee on Human Resource Matters;
Managing the National Recruitment Database and respond to ad hoc HR data
requests, parliamentary questions, media queries, and public inquiries;
Drafting reports and submissions in line with the work associated with the post;
Handling incoming HR-related queries and liaising with provincial education
departments; Providing input for quarterly and monthly reports.
Required Qualifications
The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year (NQF level
6) post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Human Resource Planning / Management; Three (3) years relevant
supervisory experience in human resource management within the education
sector; In-depth understanding of human resource planning and provisioning
in the public education sector;
Experience in data capturing, management and
analysis for compiling accurate reports;
Understanding the post Provisioning
Model, including norms and standards for allocating teaching posts in public
schools; Ability to work with the National Recruitment Database or large
databases; Ability to work well under pressure; Ability to maintain attention to
details; Strong data analysis skills; Knowledge of Micro-soft excel and other
micro-soft office application; Advanced technical skills in data analysis and
report compilation;
Communication skills (verbal and written); Strong
interpersonal relations; Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, drive, eager to
learn and self-starter ; A valid driver's license; Willingness to travel.
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