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Job Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. In depth knowledge and understanding of education policies and legislation, in particular the policy frameworks governing the provision of further education and training, as well as the PFMA and Financial Regulations. Extensive knowledge of and credible experience in the area of further education and training. Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. Sound analytical and problem solving skills. Advanced planning, organising and project management skills. Sound financial management skills. Ability to develop logical frameworks and other planning models. Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules. Ability to maintain the required level of information confidentiality and security. Developed computer literacy. Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours. Valid driver’s license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise. Please
Duties
Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for further education and training. Promote the planning, research and establishment of a co-ordinated system for FET and the facilitation of the design of programmes relevant to the development needs of the province. Promote the development and implementation of FET curriculum in line with the 12 fields of learning. Render a FET institutional management support services, including the following: The administration of the establishment/ amalgamation/ conversion/ closure of institutions/campuses. The facilitation of norms and the distribution of
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package. The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and 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.
Location
Head Office, Mbombela
How to Apply
Mr. ER Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 0918
Postal address: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200. For Attention: Mr. J Ngomane / Ms. C Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, HR Recruitment Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex, Mbombela or uploaded on the following link: https://forms.gle/o9MBmwvn3xDFCSub8
Apply Before:
4/2/2026
Reference No:
A2/009
Additional Information
With effect from 1 April 2020, an 163 individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. 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