EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PRACTITIONER III REF NO:HR4/4/8/166
SALARY : R605 745 per annum,
CENTRE : Labour Centre Upington
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3)-year qualification in Social Science (Psychology, Industrial
Psychology)/ Public Administration/ Public Management/Business
Administration/ Business Management. Valid driver’s Licence. Four years
(Functional and Supervisory experience) functional experience in Public
Employment Services environment. Knowledge: Immigration Act. Employment
Service Act. Unemployment Insurance Act. Compensation for Occupational
Injuries and Diseases Act. ILO Conventions. Human Resources Management
Policies. Public Financial Management Policies. Public Services Act.
Departmental Internal Policies. National Development Plan. Skills: Planning
and organizing. Communication. Computer. Analytical. Presentation. reporting
writing. Negotiation. marketing Interpersonal. Leadership. Networking.
DUTIES : Coordinate and maintain the relationship within Employment Services
Stakeholder. Manage the provision of registration and referral of work seekers
for the department. Supervise the provisioning of technical advice and
administration services regarding PES legislation to the client. Provide
administrative support to PES Labour Centre. Monitor the implementation of
employment schemes, Labour Activation Programmes (LAP) projects and
Temporary Relief Schemes (TES) Manage all resources of the division.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Kleinsmith, Tel: (053) 838 1707
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, KIMBERLEY, 8301
OR hand deliver at Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley
For Attention: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office Kimberley
Email: Jobs-NCUPI@labour.gov.za
NOTE : EE targets- Priority will be given to African female, Coloured males, Indian
Males and females, White males.
SENIOR SECRETARY
SENIOR SECRETARY: REF NO: DBE/40/2026 (X8 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Strategic Planning, Research Evaluation and Monitoring
Directorate: Social Cohesion and Equity in Education;
Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (GET); Inclusive
Education; Education Management and Governance Development; Reading;
Rural Education; Human Resources Management and Administration.
SALARY : R280 278.per annum.( Level 6)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; The ideal candidate must have a good understanding of the
operation of the Public Sector; Good interpersonal relations; Good
communication skills (written and verbal); Good telephone etiquette; Computer
literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook); Ability to think
clearly and concisely, be friendly, confident, work independently; Ability to work
under pressure; Ability to multi-task and cope with a high workload; General
office management; Willingness to learn quickly; Accuracy and be adaptable;
Planning and organisational skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for secretarial and general
administrative support services to the Chief Directorate/Directorate;
Maintaining a professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders
and serve as a direct point of contact for visitors; Taking responsibility for the
general organisation, tidiness and image of the Office of the Chief
Directorate/Directorate; Handling, screening and managing incoming and
outgoing telephone calls, taking messages and routing telephone calls to the
Chief Directorate/Directorate or relevant units ensuring the efficient flow of
information; Managing and coordinating the diary of the manager; Facilitating
logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and appointments; Making
arrangements for the Chief Directorate/Directorate work-related travel itinerary
by coordinating transport, accommodation requirements, compiling,
reconciling subsistence and travel claims; Maintaining a document
management in an orderly filing system (electronically and manually);
Managing all documents, receiving, recording, screening, quality assuring,
filing and dispatching all documents (submissions and memorandums); Quality
assuring submissions and reports; Assisting with the consolidation of the
Directorate’s/ Chief Directorates reports; Providing secretariat support during
meetings and drafting minutes as required; Performing other work related
duties as required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: DBE/39/2026
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services.
Chief Directorate: Care and Support on Schools.
Directorate: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
SALARY : R338 106 per annum. (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
Good understanding of the National School Nutrition Programme; A minimum
of one (1) year relevant experience in the operation of the Public Sector;
Conceptual and analytical skills; Verbal and writing communication skills;
Report writing; Problem solving skills; Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel,
Outlook, Power-Point presentation); Ability to communicate with stakeholders
at different level; Presentation skills; Driver’s license.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the collection,
capturing, verification and consolidation of programme information; Updating
and maintaining the NSNP record keeping system; Providing data
management and information flow in the Directorate; Compiling monthly
monitoring schedule; Supporting the review of monitoring tools, tracking
progress on Monitoring targets, Reporting and Response (MRR) Dashboards;
Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations and source data from
the MRR dashboard; Supporting directorate’s research project; Assisting with
other NSNP activities as required within the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMME REF
NO: DBE/29/2026
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate: Care and Support in Schools
Directorate: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum. (Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E); At least four (4) years of relevant technical
experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent in research; Experience in
consolidating, analysing, interpretating and presenting performance data;
Complex and technical report; Ability to write; Ability to engage in proactive and
informative discussions at all levels; Knowledge of Monitoring and
Evaluation(M&E and Research Methodologies; Understanding of frameworks,
indicators and techniques for assessing program effectiveness; Understanding
of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP); Knowledge of public
sector legislative and regularity environment; knowledge of policy formulation;
Leadership, management and conflict resolution skills; Strong organisational,
planning and problem-solving skills; Effective public relations and public
speaking skills; Interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office package).
Strategic Capacity and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment,
Financial Management and Change Management, promotion of
communication, innovation and creativity; Ability to prepare speeches; the
candidate must be confident, trustworthy, accurate, adaptable and diplomatic;
Applicant must have a valid driver’s licence and willing to travel extensively.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the Directorate’s Annual
Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Operational Plan;
Collaborating with key role players ensuring that monitoring and evaluation of
the programme is aligned with the M&E Framework, including Provincial NSNP
Teams responsible for Monitoring, Reporting and Response (MRR); Reviewing
and strengthening the M&E Framework; Building processes or systems
towards MRR digitisation; Coordinating monitoring activities and ensuring the
Directorate meets its targets; Monitoring and facilitating internal and external
research/evaluation of the NSNP; Supporting and holding provinces
accountable for providing quality-assured and timeous reports; Consolidating,
analysing, and reporting on quarterly programme performance data; Reviewing
the Directorate’s monthly and quarterly performance information reports and
supporting evidence; Compiling and customising reports for various audiences
as requested by the Directorate; Reviewing and analysing provincial business
plans; Attending to internal and external audit findings, resolving audit matters
and reporting on progress; Identifying and reporting on key programme risks
on the Risk Register; Developing and reviewing monitoring tools and reporting
templates; Facilitating training on programme implementation; Communicating
effectively with internal and external stakeholders; Liaising and networking with
research organisations; Providing effective monitoring, evaluation and support
to Provinces, Districts, and Schools for compliance with the NSNP Framework
and Treasury Regulations. Ensuring performance development and
performance management of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance
CHIEF DIRECTOR
CHIEF DIRECTOR: (PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION) REF NO:
DBE/28/2026
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate: Partnerships in Education
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum. (Level 14)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of a qualification at NQF Level 7 as
recognised by SAQA; Five (5) years’ experience at Senior Managerial level is
required Experience, knowledge and understanding of violence prevention,
social cohesion and equity in education, sport, arts and culture; Experience in
discharging high level strategic planning processes, human resource
management and financial management; Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and writing skills; Strong negotiation and presentation skills;
Experience of working closely and cooperatively with internal and external
associates; Excellent organisational, time management and administrative
skills; An understanding of Education policies and legislation; Process
Competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation;
Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientated and Customer Focus and
Communication skills; Core Competencies: Strategic capability and
Leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management;
Knowledge management; People management and Empowerment; Promotion
of communication, Innovation and Creativity; Applicants must have a valid
license and be willing to travel extensively.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic and operational
leadership in the development, implementation, coordination and
implementation of education policies and legislation and policies, programmes
and systems to ensure quality education for all; Providing strategic leadership
and operational management of the Chief Directorate, which includes the
Directorates: Social Cohesion and Equity; School Sport and Enrichment as well
as Safety in Education; Promoting school sport, arts and culture programmes;
Promoting safety in education; Promoting social cohesion, human rights and
non-discrimination in education; Liaising and co-operating with Provincial
Education Departments, National Government Department, Universities,
Research Organisations, Sport Federation, as well as Non- Government
Organisations and Civic Organisations; Overseeing monitoring and evaluating
policies and strategies for promoting the work of the Chief Directorate;
Representing the Department, both internally and externally as required;
Liaising with and reporting to project funders; Managing the MTEF budgets and
monthly cashflow statements of the Chief Directorate; Coordinating and
monitoring the performance management and development as well as needsbased capacity building of staff; Overseeing the development and
management of risk and fraud management plans; Coordinating and
monitoring the implementation of programmes as directed by the Council of
Education Ministers, Heads of Education Department Committee, the Minister
and Senior Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : A Certificate for SMS pre-entry programme is required for all SMS
appointments, the full details of the outlined requirements and course
information can be sourced by following the link
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise
that intends to test relevant technical element of the job, the logistics of which
will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and the
technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a
generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA
Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The incumbent
will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually
disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.