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POST 09/244 : DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: MPUMALANGA πŸ“ Head Office, Mbombela ⏳ Closes: 02 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 09/244 # Ref: A2/011

Key details

Salary
R1 266 714 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office, Mbombela
Reference
A2/011
Closing date
02 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead the Quality Assurance Directorate to evaluate and improve education quality through systemic assessments and school support. Manage examination systems and contribute to departmental leadership.

Requirements

Competencies

Sound knowledge of and experience in education and/or public sector management, as well as interactions between the various role players in the education sector.

Sufficient knowledge and understanding or current national and provincial education and public service policies.

Distinct competence and a proven track record in the areas of participative style of management and leadership, organizational development, policy formulation, as well as performance management and evaluation.

Proven negotiation skills and experience in conflict resolution.

Computer literacy.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of role players both in writing and verbally. A strong interest in the development of the education system.

Valid driver's license.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise.

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Duties

The Department of Education seeks to employ a dynamic leader as Director for the Quality Assurance Directorate.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the evaluation of the system.

He/ she will drive the implementation of systemic assessments, whole school evaluation and support schools to improve on the quality of the delivery of education.

He or she will also be a member of the management structure of the Department, and will be expected to contribute at that level.

Develop and maintain a quality Assurance system and manage all systems concerning examinations.

Conduct systematic evaluation on all levels of the education system.

Promote the improved performance of learners at all learners’ sites.

Manage systems concerning public examination, which includes the co-.ordination of matters pertaining to Grade 9 and 12 and ABET level 4 exams, as well as all matters regarding the computerized examination system.

Render support services for all types of examinations and the administration thereof.


How to apply

Postal address: The Head of Department
Department of Education
Private Bag X11341
Nelspruit
1200.

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Enquiries

ENQUIRIES: Ms. L Goba Tel No: (013) 766 5811


Notes

Duties

The Department of Education seeks to employ a dynamic leader as Director for the Quality Assurance Directorate.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the evaluation of the system.

He/ she will drive the implementation of systemic assessments, whole school evaluation and support schools to improve on the quality of the delivery of education.

He or she will also be a member of the management structure of the Department, and will be expected to contribute at that level.

Develop and maintain a quality Assurance system and manage all systems concerning examinations.

Conduct systematic evaluation on all levels of the education system.

Promote the improved performance of learners at all learners’ sites.

Manage systems concerning public examination, which includes the co-.ordination of matters pertaining to Grade 9 and 12 and ABET level 4 exams, as well as all matters regarding the computerized examination system.

Render support services for all types of examinations and the administration thereof.

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