DCES: e-TEACHING & LEARNING (MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & DIGITAL CONTENT)

Reference Number: DOE-LM53/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: e-TEACHING & LEARNING

Chief Directorate: e-TEACHING & LEARNING

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 657 492.00 PA

Location: ZWELITSHA

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Whitepaper 7 on e-Education; Operation
Phakisa, Action Plan to 2024: Towards the realisation of Schooling 2030,
Digital Education Transformation Strategy (draft), Education Sector
Transformation Plan (ESTP), Professional Development Framework for Digital
Learning, Digital content development, as well as content curation. A relevant
Programming Language, Knowledge and understanding of current trends in
eLearning, Broadcasting solutions, educational applications regarding the
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Virtual, augmented and holographic reality,
artificial intelligence, coding and robotics, Internet of Things, cloud
computing, etc. Classroom Management Systems, Learning Management Systems,
Development of websites and mobile Apps, Data handling, Cyber security. Project
management, Budget Management. Competency Skills: Leadership and Management
Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking. Creativity, People and
Project Management Skills, Collaboration and Communication, Decision Making.

Requirements

Teaching qualification REQV 14, 8 years’
experience in educational field. Management experience. A relevant e-Teaching
and eLearning qualification. Experience in e-Teaching and Learning as SES added
advantage. Advanced skills regarding all Microsoft and Google applications.
Clear understanding of the legislative framework that governs the Department of
Education: Understanding and application on South African Schools Act,
Employment of Educators Act, Public Service Act, understanding and knowledge of
Curriculum and Assessment Policies (CAPS), Public Finance Management Act,
Division of Revenue Act as Amended, Treasury Regulations. SACE certificate,
Driver’s license and minimum Code 8. 

Duties

Develop and integrate the e-Teaching and
eLearning policy into the curriculum through innovation systems eContent
Management and Distribution: Implement metadata standards and taxonomies to
facilitate efficient search, retrieval, and organization of eContent. Develop
and maintain a user-friendly eContent management system (CMS) or learning
management system (LMS) for seamless distribution and access to eContent. eContent
Licensing and Intellectual Property: Establish clear guidelines and procedures
for managing intellectual property rights and licensing for eContent developed
by the department or third-party providers. eContent Technical Support and
Infrastructure: Collaborate with the IT department to ensure that the necessary
infrastructure and technical support are in place for the effective delivery
and utilization of eContent. Develop and implement policies and procedures for
data backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity measures to protect eContent
assets and user data. eContent Promotion and Adoption: Develop and implement a
comprehensive communication and marketing plan to promote the availability and
benefits of eContent to educators, learners, and stakeholders. Organize
training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities to
enhance educators' digital literacy and eContent integration skills.

ENQUIRIES: Ms LS Kota-Mgwali
(Tel: 040 608 4487)

For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: [email protected]a
  

More Information

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS USING THE FOLLOWING OPTION

1) only via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or eMail Address. Hand-delivered, eMailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

ADVERT NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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 Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programmeSuccessful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. (you will add this only if applicable to you)