
Director: Public Examination
Salary or stipendR1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
The Department of Basic Education is looking for a Director: Public Examination. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/02, page 6
- Reference number
- DBE/74/2026
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Centre
- Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
- Directorate
- Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring — Public Examinations
What you will need
- An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification (as recognised by SAQA) in Education or a related field.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge curriculum Policies and Assessment Policies.
- Sound knowledge of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination system, including question paper development, moderation, standardisation processes, quality assurance processes, marking, monitoring of examinations, examinations policy and examination irregularities.
- Working knowledge of the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 and the Regulations Pertaining to the Conduct, Administration and Management of the NSC Examinations.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, and other relevant prescripts governing public examinations administration.
- Proven project management, strategic leadership, and stakeholder liaison skills, including engagement with provincial education departments, examiners, moderators, and Umalusi.
- Process competencies: Knowledge Management
- Service Delivery Innovation
- Report Writing
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus
- and Communication.
- Core competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership
- Programme and Project Management
- Financial Management
- Knowledge Management
- People Management and Empowerment
- Communication
- Innovation
- and Creativity.
- A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
- The incumbent will undergo a vetting process through the State Security Agency before assumption of duty.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years' experience at a middle/senior management level, of which at least three (3) years must be within the education assessment and examinations.
Driver's licence
A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.
Skills and competencies
- Proven project management, strategic leadership, and stakeholder liaison skills, including engagement with provincial education departments, examiners, moderators, and Umalusi.
- Process competencies: Knowledge Management
- Core competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership
Key responsibilities
- Manage, coordinate and support the activities of the
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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