PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY

Chief Director: Assessment And Examinations

Salary or stipendR1 554 696 per annum (Level 14). An all-inclusive salary package consists of a basic salary, and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs

The hiring department is looking for a Chief Director: Assessment And Examinations. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Cape Town

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/343, page 270

Reference number: 337
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Western Cape
Job level: Successful completion of the Certificate for entry
Centre: Cape Town
Directorate: Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director. People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate Plan. Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the

What you will need

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience at a senior management

Key responsibilities

Line Management: Line management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Develop and maintain the assessment systems pertaining to all phases of curriculum delivery: Develop provincial assessment systems and see to application of national assessment systems
Build skills and capacity in respect of the application of assessment systems
Review assessment systems based on feedback and feed into provincial intervention programmes and national review processes
Administration support regarding examination irregularities.
Manage the planning and administration of examinations and certification throughout the education system: Administer examination and certification processes
Provide a provincial printing service and manage examination distribution and marking services
Provide administrative support services.
Plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of examination and assessment information systems for the

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr B Loriston
Telephone: (021) 467 2946