ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NEEDED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (CPTD) REFERENCE NO: DBE/03/2026/SFG
Branch: Teachers Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Development
Directorate: Continuing Professional Teacher Development
SALARY :
R468 459 per annum
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
- The applicants must be in a possession of an appropriate three-year relevant
post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification in Labour
Relations as recognised by SAQA; - Three years relevant experience at supervisory level in an education sector;
- Two years’ experience in quality design of Continuing Professional Teacher Development Programs;
- Experience in formal writing and document management;
- Experience of dealing with Integrated Teacher recognition & Appreciation;
- Experience to the Teacher Well-Being Programs will be an added advantage;
- Understanding of Teacher Development Framework, Policies and National Education Policy Act
(NEPA); - Understanding of the education policy environment;
- Knowledge of Government prescripts and procurement processes;
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations;
- Knowledge of monitoring, evaluating and reporting systems and processes;
- Knowledge of the Educational Framework and Policies;
- Ability to plan, prioritise and execute assigned duties;
- Ability to work independently and be willing to work long hours where required;
- Ability to interact and nature relationships at all levels of the employer;
- Good communication (verbal and written);
- Presentation analytical and reporting skills;
- Operational planning, management and problem solving skills;
- Decision making and conflict resolution skills;
- Computer literate;
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
DUTIES :
- The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting the Teacher
Appreciation and Support Programs (TASP) that includes the inter-provincial
concession and determine the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
Threats (SWOT) analysis through reviewing the programs annually with the
Provincial co-ordinators; - Assisting in the composition of the TASP management plans within the stipulated budget, followed by a comprehensive reporting and a clear strategic monitoring and evaluation plan;
- Assisting in the designing and implementing the Advocacy strategy;
- Assisting with the execution and implementation of the holistic activities for the National Teaching Awards (NTA) programme which includes analysis of the risk and mitigations pertaining to the
awards; - Compiling documentation required in the project;
- Assisting in promoting innovation and creativity in the management of programs;
- Liaising with other Directorates in the Department for effective planning, execution, and
delivering of the NTA events; - Management and administration of projects;
- Communicating with the DBE and other stakeholders involved such as the
Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), Teacher Unions, School Governing
Bodies, Curriculum Specialists and the internal officials; - Conducting comprehensive administration of TASP within the Department;
Ensuring that teacher training is holistically co-ordinated by collaborating with Directorates
within Branch: Teachers Education Human Resources and Institutional
Development and other relevant Directorates within the Department.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
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 his/her
financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.