DIRECTOR: TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION REF NO:DBE/27/2025
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Curriculum and Professional Development Institute
SALARY: R1 266 714 per annum
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) or its equivalent, as recognised by SAQA; five years of experience in the education sector at the middle or senior managerial level; extensive experience in the field of institution and employee performance management; and a thorough understanding of the strategies for teacher support and development, including the ability to integrate ICT and other innovative strategies.
An additional benefit will be the ability to do research, impact assessment, monitoring, evaluation, knowledge of the education sector. Strong computer abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the capacity to operate under pressure; a current driver’s license.
Knowledge management, innovative service delivery, client orientation, customer focus, communication skills, problem solving, and analysis are examples of process competencies. Strategic capability, leadership, people management, empowerment, financial management. Change management, reliability, accuracy, flexibility, diplomacy, a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: The chosen applicant will be in charge of organising, overseeing, and assisting provinces’ teacher development initiatives in accordance with DBE priorities, including carrying out effect assessments; creating frameworks for the creation of programs; creating plans to enhance and support the performance of schools and educators; promoting the creation of content and the curation of digital resources for teaching and learning; encouraging the active use of ICT platforms for career advancement.
Keeping an eye on and assessing programs for teacher development; exercising strategic leadership and managing funds in accordance with PFMA; giving employees strategic direction and creating yearly plans; encouraging the use of the online Teacher Development Platform and other cutting-edge methods to increase teachers’ capacity.
Overseeing the Directorate’s finances in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act. Identifying the main obstacles to both the timely and efficient planning and execution of important sector priorities and mandates. Facilitating the exchange of best practices and creating quarterly analytical reports for HEDCOM and CEM to direct sector improvement practices.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
DEPARTMENT OF CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE
The Secretariat for Police service is committed to both the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment.
CLOSING DATE: 29 May 2026. NB: Please ensure that your application reaches this office not
later than 16h00 on weekdays
NOTE: Applications must be filed using the new Public Service Act application form Z83 available at Public Service Department. Public Service and Administration website, or the Secretariat for Police Service Recruitment Office.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (e.g. indicating positions held, dates and key performance areas/responsibilities). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews.
Applications won’t be taken into consideration if you don’t provide the necessary paperwork. Every shortlisted applicant—including the SMS—must complete two pre-entry tests. One will be a practical exercise to assess a candidate’s suitability based on the technical and general needs of the position, and the other must be an evaluation of their integrity (ethical behaviour).
The selection panel will suggest the best applicant after the technical exercise and interview. A security clearance will be required for those who make the short list. The Police Service Secretary is entitled to not to fill the position. Every position has its headquarters in Pretoria. According to our employment equity policy, preference will be given to both adolescents and individuals with disabilities. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. The candidate will be disqualified if they don’t meet this condition.