CHIEF DIRECTOR: EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF: DBE/25/2026
CHIEF DIRECTOR: EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF: DBE/25/2026
- Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
- Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Management
- SALARY: R1 494 900 per annum
- CENTRE: Pretoria
Applicants must hold an equivalent qualification recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A post-bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous. Applicants must also have at least five years of senior managerial experience, with proven expertise in education planning, education human resources, or education labour relations. They must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the education sector, training system planning, and the funding and implementation of policies within the education human resources system.
Applicants must possess knowledge of Human Resource policy and Conditions of Service development. They must understand HR processes and provincial education department procedures. Strong writing, communication, and computer skills are essential, along with proven experience in team management. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Applicants must demonstrate core competencies in Financial Management, Change Management, People Management and Empowerment, as well as Strategic Capacity and Leadership. They must also display personal attributes such as confidence, reliability, accuracy, flexibility, and diplomacy.
CHIEF DIRECTOR DUTIES
The successful candidate will oversee the Chief Directorate, including the Directorates responsible for Education Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and Monitoring; Education Performance Management and Development; Whole School Evaluation; and Education Labour Relations Management and Conditions of Service.
The candidate will ensure effective and efficient labour relations while analysing and reporting on human resource requirements and capacity. They will develop and implement a teacher recruitment strategy and system, and assess and monitor the effective utilisation of teachers in schools.
The candidate will serve the entire education sector and lead and manage a team. They will work closely with other branches within the Department of Basic Education, as well as with other state and provincial departments.
In addition, the candidate will redesign the school post-allocation system to reduce class sizes. They will develop and implement the Human Resource Management Information System to support integrated quality management, performance evaluation, and educator development. Furthermore, they will strengthen the teacher performance management system to improve the quality of teaching and learning in South Africa.
ENQUIRIES
Direct enquiries to Ms M Mahape at (012) 357 3291 or Ms N Kumalo at (012) 357 3398.
APPLICATIONS
Submit applications to Private Bag X922, Pretoria 0001. Alternatively, deliver applications by hand or courier to the Reception Desk, 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Building, Second Floor, Pretoria.
The Department will not accept late applications, and it will disqualify any application that does not meet this requirement. It will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Complete and submit the revised Z83 application form as prescribed by the Public Service Act. Obtain the form from any Public Service Department or the Public Service and Administration website.
Submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that details positions held, employment dates, and key responsibilities. Do not submit copies of qualifications or supporting documents at this stage. However, shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies on or before the interview date. Failure to provide the required documents will result in disqualification.
The Department will require shortlisted candidates to complete a technical competency assessment and will communicate the details in due course. After the assessment and interviews, the selection panel will recommend a suitable candidate.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a security clearance process. The Secretary of Police Service reserves the right not to fill the position. All positions are based in Pretoria.
In line with the employment equity policy, the Department will give preference to women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Applicants must ensure that their applications reach the office by 16:00 on weekdays.