DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING – GRADES 10 – 12) REF NO: DBE/11/2025
Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring
Chief Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Monitoring
SALARY :
R1 266 714 per annum
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
The applicant must be in a possession of a Bachelors’ degree (NQF level 7) or
equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Curriculum Implementation
and Quality Improvement in the FET band coupled with relevant experience in
the field; 5 years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level; At least five
(5) years’ experience in working within the FET band, in the Basic Education
Sector; Knowledge of the key challenges in Further Education and Training
(FET) and how these can be mediated to improve learner performance in
schools; In depth knowledge of the National Curriculum Statement and its
implementation in the FET sector.
Knowledge of the National Qualifications Framework and Curriculum Development processes; Knowledge of and ability to work with critical stakeholders within the Sector to strengthen the implementation of FET; The ability to ensure the development and implementation of Norms and Standards in line with sections 3 and 8 of the National Education Policy Act; The ability to provide strategic leadership to the FET Sector; Good general management skills;
A thorough understanding of and experience in all processes involved in project management; The ability to co-ordinate and manage the finances of the directorate in line with PFMA and procurement processes; Good and functional knowledge of Government prescripts, knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting systems and processes and project management. Planning and organizing skills. Strong leadership skills; Advanced computer skills. Good interpersonal relations and the ability to handle pressure; A valid driver’s license;
Process Competencies:
Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and
Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication skills.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management and Change Management.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assuming overall
responsibility for the management, leadership and mentoring of staff in the
Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (FET);
Providing visionary and strategic leadership as well as guidance pertaining to
policy development; Monitoring of the implementation of the curriculum and
assessment; Coordinating of the curriculum related activities to support the
learning Recovery Framework; Leading and coordinating the strengthening of
the Curriculum project; Prudently handling the budget of the Directorate,
including doing forecasts and projections, analyse spending trends and adapt
spending accordingly.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291 or Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294
NOTE :
A Certificate for SMS pre-entry programme is required for all SMS
appointments, the full details of the outlined requirements and course information can be sourced by following the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme/. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise
that intends to test relevant technical element of the job, the logistics of which
will be communicated by the department.
Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
DIRECTOR: HEALTH PROMOTION REF NO: DBE/12/2025
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate: Care and Support
SALARY :
R1 266 714 per annum
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
The applicant must be in a possession of a Bachelors’ degree (NQF level 7) or
equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in the social or health
sciences, public health or education (a relevant postgraduate qualification will
be an added advantage); 5 year’s experience at Middle/Senior managerial
level; Experience in education and/or health promotion or public health;
Understanding of current global cutting-edge thinking on school health,
adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and rights as well as the provision
of psychosocial services to children and youth is essential:
Excellent communication, inter-personal and writing skills are vital; Experience of highlevel strategic planning processes, human resource management and financial management; Ability to manage research processes, and/or experience in monitoring and evaluation will be a strong recommendation.
Process Competencies:
Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication skills.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Financial Management and Change Management.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic and operational
planning for the Directorate; Health Promotion, taking overall responsibility for
managing and accounting for projects, including the development of business
plans; Managing the performance of officials, budgets and cash flows;
Implementing and monitoring programmes as well as reporting; Providing
strategic leadership and operational management of the Directorate;
Developing and implementing an integrated and comprehensive response to
the twin epidemics of HIV and TB, learner pregnancy and health related;
Developing a programme of action to prevent and manage teenage pregnancy
in the schooling sector; Strengthening the Sexual and Reproductive Health and
Rights (SRHR) programme for learners in schools; Promoting the provision of
health and psychological and social services in schools; Liaising and cooperating with provincial education departments, national government departments, universities, research organizations as well as NGOs and civic organisations; Liaising with and reporting to project funders;
Monitoring and evaluating policies and strategies to promote the health and wellbeing of schools; Representing the Directorate, both internally and externally as required; Managing internal and external partnerships.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291 or Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294
NOTE :
A Certificate for SMS pre-entry programme is required for all SMS
appointments, the full details of the outlined requirements and course
information can be sourced by following the link
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme/. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise
that intends to test relevant technical element of the job, the logistics of which
will be communicated by the department.
Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.