Department of Basic Education is currently accepting applications for a Chief Director Human Resource Management.
REF: DBE/25/2026
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Management
SALARY : R1 494 900 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in a possession of a Bachelor’s degree or undergraduate qualification in the Education or Social Science (NQF Level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; A post bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage; At least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level; Experience in Education Planning, Education Human Resources.
DUTIES : The candidate will be in charge of the Chief Directorate, which comprises the Directorates: Education, Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and Monitoring; Education Performance Management and Development; Whole School Evaluation; Education Labour Relations Management and Conditions
of Service; The successful candidate will be responsible for serving the entire sector and will be expected to lead and manage a team of people, working in close collaboration with other branches in the Department of Basic Education, other state departments, and the provincial departments; Ensuring effective and efficient labour relations; Analysing and reporting on human resources requirements and capacity; Developing a teacher recruitment strategy and system; Assessing the effective utilisation and teachers at schools, revamping the post allocation system by reducing class size at school; Developing and implementing the Human Resource Management Information System, as well as improving the effectiveness of the teacher performance system, as part of the integrated quality management performance evaluation and development of educators and improving the quality of teaching and learning in South African.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291 or Ms N Kumalo (012) 357 3398
APPLICATIONS : 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 at Recruitment@dbe.gov.za. Indicate the relevant reference number and job title on the subject line.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Applicationfor Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication
of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (Only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview