Department of Basic Education Vacancies

Kholofelo Modise16 September , 2025

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Looking for stable government work that makes a real difference in our schools? The Department of Basic Education Vacancies for 2025 are now open, with senior posts based in Pretoria. These roles help lead important areas like communications, legal services, teacher development, examinations, curriculum support, health promotion, and planning across provinces and districts. If you have strong leadership skills and experience in the public sector or education, this could be your next step.

Full List of Department of Basic Education Vacancies (2025)

Below are all the advertised posts from the circular you provided. Each listing includes the Post Number, Title, Reference Number, Salary, Centre, Key Requirements, Main Duties, and Enquiries.

POST 33/01: Chief Director — Media Liaison and National & Provincial Communication

Ref No: DBE/07/2025
Branch: Office of the Director-General
Chief Directorate: Media Liaison and National & Provincial Communications
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Communication or equivalent (SAQA-recognised).
5 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level in the communication field.
Strong experience in media and communications, including campaign development, speech preparation, and crisis/unplanned communication.
Process competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem-Solving & Analysis; Client Orientation & Customer Focus; Communication Skills.
Core competencies: Strategic Capacity & Leadership; People Management & Empowerment; Financial & Change Management; strong creativity.
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Main duties

Provide strategic direction to all DBE communication directorates to support the Minister, Deputy Minister, and the Department.
Lead communication campaigns, manage reputation, handle media/press conferences, and respond to media enquiries and deadlines.
Oversee use of appropriate communication channels and manage delegated communication tasks from the Minister, Deputy Minister, Director-General, HEDCOM and CEM.
Ensure proper financial, administrative, and personnel management in line with Public Service and PFMA prescripts.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Certificate required for appointment. Shortlisted candidates will do a technical exercise and DPSA managerial competency assessment.

POST 33/02: Chief Director — Legal and Legislative Services

Ref No: DBE/08/2025
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Legal and Legislative
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

LLB (NQF Level 7) or equivalent (SAQA-recognised).
Master’s in Law is an advantage.
10 years legal experience with minimum 5 years at Senior Managerial level.
Admission as Attorney or Advocate.
Education Law experience is a prerequisite.
Strong leadership, strategy, research, policy, drafting, and litigation management skills; MS Office; presentation; analysis; problem-solving.
Valid driver’s licence; ability to work long hours and travel.

Main duties

Manage two directorates: Legal Services and Legislative Services.
Provide litigation support for provinces; draft and monitor education legislation (Bills, Acts, Regulations).
Offer legal advice to DBE; coordinate, monitor, and support the implementation of DBE legislation and statutory bodies’ laws.
Manage court cases for the Minister and DG; draft/advise on national and international agreements and negotiate terms.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Certificate required; technical and managerial assessments apply for shortlisted candidates.

POST 33/03: Chief Director — Education Human Resource and Development

Ref No: DBE/09/2025
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Development
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent (SAQA).
5 years at senior managerial level; postgraduate degree is an advantage.
Experience in the education sector; understanding of Teacher Development policies and data analysis.
Process competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving & Analysis; Client Orientation & Customer Focus; Communication.
Core competencies: Strategic Capability & Leadership; People & Financial Management; Knowledge Management; Change Management.

Main duties

Oversee ISPFTED implementation and monitor SACE performance on the CPTD system.
Lead training in Mother-Tongue-based Bilingual Reading and Learning (MTBbRL) and Mother-Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTBbE).
Manage Professional Learning Communities, Teacher Union Collaboration, Funza Lushaka bursaries, National Teaching Awards (NTA), and National Teacher Induction Programme (NTIP).
Oversee quality of programmes offered by DHET and HEIs; support skills for a Changing World and online Teacher Development platforms.
Ensure programmes are SACE-endorsed.
Provide strategic leadership, manage APP, staff performance, and budget, and report to oversight structures.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Required; technical and competency assessments for shortlisted candidates.

POST 33/04: Chief Director — Public Examinations and Assessments

Ref No: DBE/10/2025
Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring
Chief Directorate: Public Examinations and Assessments
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent (SAQA).
5 years at senior managerial level.
Education sector experience; understanding of Public Examination & Assessment policies.
Process competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving & Analysis; Client Orientation & Customer Focus; Communication.
Core competencies: Strategic Capacity & Leadership; People & Financial Management; Change Management.

Main duties

Manage and administer the National Examination and Assessment system.
Oversee setting of Grade 12 question papers of high quality.
Enhance the National Computer System for assessments in GET and FET.
Improve certification for Senior Certificate and National Senior Certificate.
Lead South Africa’s participation in international assessments (TIMSS, PIRLS, SACMEQ, TALIS).
Administer the GEC pilot, develop assessment regimes for mother-tongue-based bilingual education in GET, and produce diagnostic/summative/systemic assessment items.
Promote formative assessment integration in GET and FET; implement GEC at end of Grade 9; roll out systemic evaluation and Grade R readiness assessments.
Support and coordinate exam implementation across nine provinces; strengthen SBA quality in GET/FET; improve marking quality; provide reliable learner performance data.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Required; technical and competency assessments for shortlisted candidates.

POST 33/05: Director — Curriculum Implementation & Quality Improvement (FET: Grades 10–12)

Ref No: DBE/11/2025
Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring
Chief Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Monitoring
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent (SAQA) related to Curriculum Implementation & Quality Improvement in the FET band.
5 years at Middle/Senior managerial level.
At least 5 years working within the FET band in Basic Education.
Deep knowledge of NCS, NQF, curriculum development processes, and FET challenges.
Ability to set norms and standards per NEPA (sections 3 & 8).
Strong management, project management, PFMA compliance, M&E and reporting skills; advanced computer skills; valid driver’s licence.

Main duties

Lead and mentor staff in the Directorate: CIQI (FET).
Provide visionary leadership, guide policy development, monitor curriculum & assessment implementation.
Coordinate curriculum activities supporting the Learning Recovery Framework, strengthen Curriculum project initiatives.
Manage the directorate budget, forecast/projection, analyse spend, and adjust as needed.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Required; technical and competency assessments for shortlisted candidates.

POST 33/06: Director — Health Promotion

Ref No: DBE/12/2025
Branch: Social Mobilisation and Support Services
Chief Directorate: Care and Support
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in social/health sciences, public health, or education (relevant postgraduate is an advantage).
5 years at Middle/Senior managerial level.
Experience in education and/or health promotion/public health.
Knowledge of school health, adolescent SRHR, psychosocial services.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing, HR and financial management skills.
Advantageous: managing research, monitoring and evaluation.
Process competencies: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving & Analysis; Client Orientation & Customer Focus; Communication.
Core competencies: Strategic Capacity & Leadership; People & Financial Management; Change Management.

Main duties

Strategic and operational planning for Health Promotion; manage projects, business plans, performance, budgets, cash flows, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Create an integrated response to HIV, TB, learner pregnancy, and other health-related issues.
Develop and implement a teenage pregnancy prevention and management programme for schools; strengthen SRHR in schools.
Promote health, psychological and social services in schools; manage partnerships with provinces, national departments, universities, NGOs and civic organisations.
Liaise with funders; monitor and evaluate policies and strategies; manage internal/external partnerships; represent the directorate.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Required; technical and competency assessments for shortlisted candidates.

POST 33/07: Director — Provincial & District Planning and Implementation Support

Ref No: DBE/13/2025
Branch: Delivery and Support
Chief Directorate: Planning and Implementation Support
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent (SAQA); relevant postgraduate an advantage.
5 years at Middle/Senior Management level in the education sector, focused on District Development Support.
Minimum 5 years project/programme management and 5 years stakeholder/community work.
Knowledge of education policies and strategies; strong communication; MS Office; valid driver’s licence; ability to work long hours and travel.
Core: Strategic leadership; programme/project management; financial management.
Process: Knowledge management; people management & empowerment; communication; innovation & creativity.

Main duties

Manage systems to identify and address planning, implementation, and monitoring challenges at provincial/district level.
Monitor policy implementation and institutionalise the District Development Model (DDM).
Monitor, support, evaluate, and report on district performance; track filling of critical vacancies and tools of trade.
Strengthen human capacity and support district effectiveness initiatives.
Support HEDCOM Subcommittee processes and Minister–district directors meetings; share best practices.
Analyse teacher development implementation in line with District Improvement Plans (DIP); oversee district routines & operations; clarify circuit manager roles.
Coordinate recruitment guidelines distribution; contribute to models for small, economically/educationally unviable schools.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Required; technical and competency assessments for shortlisted candidates.

POST 33/08: Director — Teacher Development and Implementation

Ref No: DBE/14/2025
Branch: Teachers, Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Curriculum and Professional Development Institute
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum
Centre: Pretoria

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent (SAQA); relevant postgraduate is an advantage.
5 years at Middle/Senior managerial level in the education sector.
Extensive experience in institution and employee performance management; deep understanding of teacher support & development (including ICT integration).
Capacity for research, impact assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to work under pressure; valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel.
Process: Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Client Orientation & Customer Focus; Communication; Problem-Solving & Analysis.
Core: Strategic Capacity; Leadership; People Management & Empowerment; Financial Management; Change Management; trustworthy and diplomatic.

Main duties

Coordinate, monitor, and support teacher development programmes across provinces, including impact assessments.
Develop frameworks for programme development; improve and support school and educator performance.
Drive content development and curation of digital resources for teacher support and classroom use; promote ICT-based professional development.
Monitor and evaluate teacher development initiatives; provide strategic leadership; manage finances per PFMA.
Support use of the online Teacher Development Platform and innovative practices; identify blockages to planning/implementation; compile quarterly analytic reports for HEDCOM and CEM; facilitate best-practice sharing.

Enquiries

Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291 | Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

SMS Pre-entry: Required; technical and competency assessments for shortlisted candidates.

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How to apply

Get the latest Z83 form
- Download from the DBE website or collect from any national/provincial department. Make sure it’s the latest version.
Fill in all sections
- Complete the entire Z83 and sign page 2. Incomplete forms are often rejected.
Write the correct post and reference number
- Example: “Chief Director: Media Liaison and National & Provincial Communication — Ref DBE/07/2025”.
Prepare your CV
- Detailed, with contactable references. No copies of certificates/ID at this stage.
Submit your application
- Post: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand-deliver: 222 Struben Street, Pretoria
- Email: [email protected] (confirm first due to the conflicting note)
Keep proof
- Keep a post receipt or take a photo of your hand-delivery. For email, keep the sent email and any auto-response.
Watch your phone and email
- Shortlisted candidates will get requests for certified copies and may be scheduled for technical exercises and competency assessments.
Prepare your documents for later
- If shortlisted, have certified copies of your qualifications, ID, and other relevant documents ready.

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These Department of Basic Education Vacancies offer a chance to lead important programmes that shape teaching, learning, health promotion, and exams across the country. If you have the right experience and passion, prepare a strong application and submit before 29 September 2025. Remember to use the latest Z83, include the correct reference number, and follow the submission method that you have confirmed.