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Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation (Wse)
Branch: Teacher, Education Human Resources Management Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Management Directorate: Education Performance Management & Development and Whole- School Evaluation
Closes Friday 6 November 2026
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Deputy Director post in the Department of Basic Education for Whole School Evaluation. Suits experienced educators with at least five years of management experience and school evaluation knowledge.
- Plan and run training and meetings for provincial WSE teams and district officials, and develop training material for school evaluations.
- Monitor and report on the quality of school evaluations, analyse lesson observation reports, and track areas of underperformance.
- Must have an NQF level 6 post-matric qualification (or an equivalent recognised by SAQA), at least 10 years of educator experience including 5 years of management, and 4 years as an Assistant Director or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the GET and FET curriculum, school evaluation, performance management, and the national WSE policy is required. A valid driver's licence is required, and extensive travel and long hours may be needed.
- The post is based at the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria.
- The text does not state what documents to submit or how to apply.
- The text does not state a closing date. Enquiries can be made to Ms N Monyela on (012) 357 3294 or Mr M Segowa on (012) 357 4291.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of NQF level 6 post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
- Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent;
- A post graduate will serve as an advantage;
- 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;
- Extensive knowledge of the General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) curriculum;
- Knowledge and understanding of school evaluation, performance management and accountability systems;
- Knowledge of and insight into relevant education policies and legislation as well as CAPs;
- Knowledge of the national WSE-policy;
- Knowledge of research methods;
- Ability to conduct and report on classroom observations;
- Ability to keep up with a challenging education environment for the 21st Century;
- Adapt an outcomes approach and foster data-driven decision-making;
- Have capacity to work without supervision and be able to meet targets and deadline;
- Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel;
- 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;
- A valid driver’s licence;
- Have a passion for making a positive contribution in the South African Education Sector.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application HR@dbe.gov.za in PDF format. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za
For attention:Ms N Monyela/ Mr M Segowa
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Enquiries
Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291
Notes from the department
The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 6 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/03: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WHOLE SCHOOL EVALUATION (WSE) REF NO: DBE/75/2026 Branch: Teacher, Education Human Resources Management Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Management Directorate: Education Performance Management & Development and Whole- School Evaluation SALARY: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12) CENTRE: Department of Basic Education (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of NQF level 6 post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent; A post graduate will serve as an advantage; 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; Extensive knowledge of the General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) curriculum; Knowledge and understanding of school evaluation, performance management and accountability systems; Knowledge of and insight into relevant education policies and legislation as well as CAPs; Knowledge of the national WSE-policy; Knowledge of research methods; Ability to conduct and report on classroom observations; Ability to keep up with a challenging education environment for the 21st Century; Adapt an outcomes approach and foster data-driven decision-making; Have capacity to work without supervision and be able to meet targets and deadline; Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel; 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; A valid driver’s licence; Have a passion for making a positive contribution in the South African Education Sector. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291 NOTE: The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.