DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Basic Education

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.

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

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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