DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Basic Education

Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation (WSE)

Salary or stipendR1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)

The Department of Basic Education is looking for a Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation (WSE). This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)Applications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/03, page 6

Reference number
DBE/75/2026
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
9 November 2026
Job level
12
Centre
Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
Directorate
Teacher, Education Human Resources Management — Education Performance Management & Development and Whole- School Evaluation

What you will need

  • Applicants must be in possession of NQF level 6 post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
  • A post graduate will serve as an advantage

Experience

Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent At least 10 years (10) years overall experience as an educator with five (5) years management experience Experience in project management, supervision and managing a budget in line with strategic plan

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence

Skills and competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Programmes: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent people skills in order to interact with stakeholders

Key responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating meetings and training of provincial WSE-supervisory teams and district officials
  • Developing training material and instruments for internal and external school evaluations
  • Monitoring and reporting on the quality and effectiveness of school evaluations
  • Analysing reports on lesson observations
  • Monitoring WSE post-address areas of underperformance
  • Effectively use reliable and valid data for School Improvement Plans to support systematic evaluation processes
  • Creating a repository of school evaluation reports for system wide consumption
  • Work collaboratively to establish partnerships with stakeholders in the sector to strengthen accountability and promote improvement.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Ms N Monyela
  • Telephone: (012) 357 3294, (012) 357 4291

Please note

  • The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

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