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Director: Public Examination
Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring Chief Directorate: National Assessment and Public Examinations Directorate: Public Examinations
Closes Friday 6 November 2026
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Director post managing the Public Examinations Directorate at the national Department of Basic Education. Suits a senior education assessment leader with NSC examination experience.
- Manage and coordinate the Public Examinations Directorate.
- Set high-quality Grade 12 question papers for the NSC and Senior Certificate.
- Manage marking, moderation, and irregularities in the NSC examinations across nine provincial education departments.
- Must have an NQF Level 7 qualification in Education or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Must have at least five years of middle or senior management experience, including three years in education assessment and examinations.
- Based in Pretoria at the Department of Basic Education. Submit your application under reference DBE/74/2026. Enquiries: Ms N Monyela, (012) 357 3294.
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Requirements
- An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification (as recognised by SAQA) in Education or a related field.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- 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.
- 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.
Duties
- Manage, coordinate and support the activities of the Directorate:
- Public Examinations.
- Facilitate the setting of high-quality Grade 12 question papers for the National Senior Certificate examination and the Senior Certificate.
- Enhance the National quality assurance system for School Based assessment in Grade 12.
- Facilitate the implementation of high quality and standardised marking of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) across all marking centres and pilot e-marking.
- Support and co-ordinate the implementation of the NSC and SC examinations across the nine Provincial Education Departments.
- Manage irregularities and enhance the integrity of the NSC.
- Contribute to strengthening communication.
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 38/02: DIRECTOR: PUBLIC EXAMINATION REF NO: DBE/74/2026 Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring Chief Directorate: National Assessment and Public Examinations Directorate: Public Examinations SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package) CENTRE: Department of Basic Education (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification (as recognised by SAQA) in Education or a related field. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. 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. 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. DUTIES: Manage, coordinate and support the activities of the Directorate: Public Examinations. Facilitate the setting of high-quality Grade 12 question papers for the National Senior Certificate examination and the Senior Certificate. Enhance the National quality assurance system for School Based assessment in Grade 12. Facilitate the implementation of high quality and standardised marking of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) across all marking centres and pilot e-marking. Support and co-ordinate the implementation of the NSC and SC examinations across the nine Provincial Education Departments. Manage irregularities and enhance the integrity of the NSC. Contribute to strengthening communication. 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.