CES: e-TEACHING & LEARNING (DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION)

Reference Number: DOE-DT24/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: E-TEACHING & LEARNING

Chief Directorate: E-TEACHING & LEARNING

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 1 151 079.00 per annum (MMS Package) OSD An all-inclusive salary package), structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary. The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules

Location: ZWELITSHA

Closing Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

Requirements

Teaching qualification REQV 14, Nine years’
experience in educational field, Management experience, A relevant e-Teaching
and eLearning qualification. Experience in e-Teaching and Learning as SES and
DCEs, 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 and Department of
Public Service and Administration Directives. SACE certificate, Driver’s license
and minimum Code 8. Knowledge: 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, Budget Management.
Competency Skills: Leadership and Management Skills, Complex Problem Solving,
Critical Thinking, Creativity, People and Project Management Skills.
Collaboration and Communication Decision Making.

Duties

This role is central to the Department's
mandate to effectively integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
into the education system, thereby enhancing teaching practices and improving
learner outcomes, particularly as South Africa embraces the possibilities of
the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and 5th Industrial Revolution (5IR). The
CES (eLearning) provides leadership for a dedicated team and oversees a diverse
portfolio encompassing several critical areas: e-Technology infrastructure and
support, eLearning-focused Professional Development (PD) for educators, the
administration and utilization of the Learning Management System (LMS), the
development and management of electronic content (eContent), and the execution
of Special eLearning Projects.

The successful integration of ICT is
recognized as key to advancing educational performance within the province.
However, the Eastern Cape context presents unique challenges, including
complexities in the eLearning value chain (spanning content digitization). The
CES (eLearning) must navigate these complexities while driving the strategic
adoption of digital tools and methodologies to ensure no learner is left
behind. The CES will be responsible for eLearning Strategy Development,
Monitoring, and Review - To outline the systematic process for formulating,
implementing, monitoring, and periodically reviewing the ECDoE's eLearning
strategy, ensuring its alignment with departmental priorities, national
educational goals, and the evolving technological landscape. e-Technology
Infrastructure and Procurement Management: To establish standardized procedures
for the planning, specification, procurement, deployment, maintenance, support,
and lifecycle management of eLearning-related technology infrastructure (hardware,
software, connectivity) and devices within ECDoE schools and achieving value
for money.

Learning Management System (LMS) Oversight and
Administration: To define the standard procedures for the effective and secure
administration, configuration, maintenance, user management, course management,
support, and reporting of the ECDoE's designated Learning Management System
(LMS), ensuring optimal performance, user accessibility, data integrity, and
alignment with educational objectives. CES will cover all administrative and
operational aspects of the primary LMS platform used by the ECDoE for
delivering and managing eLearning content and activities. eContent Lifecycle
Management: To establish a standardized, quality-driven process for the entire
lifecycle of curriculum-aligned electronic learning content (eContent) within
the ECDoE eLearning ecosystem. This includes identifying needs, planning,
sourcing (curating existing content, including OERs), developing (creating new
content), assuring quality (including curriculum alignment, pedagogical
soundness, technical functionality, and accessibility), managing copyright and
plagiarism, storing in a central repository, deploying via the LMS, and
maintaining/reviewing content over time.

The CES will ensure digital learning materials
intended for use by ECDoE educators and learners, such as interactive eLearning
modules, educational videos, audio resources, simulations, presentations,
digital documents (e.g., PDF guides, worksheets), quizzes/assessments, and
curated Open Educational Resources (OERs) are in place. Special eLearning
Project Management: To provide a standardized, structured framework for
initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing discrete,
time-bound special eLearning projects undertaken by the ECDoE eLearning unit.
eLearning Team Leadership and Performance Management: To outline the standard
procedures for effective leadership of the ECDoE eLearning unit, including team
coordination, communication, task management, and the formal implementation of
the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) for all staff
reporting to the CES (eLearning).

This ensures alignment of individual
performance with strategic eLearning goals and fosters a productive,
collaborative, and development-oriented work environment. Stakeholder
Engagement and Communication Management: To define systematic procedures for identifying,
analyzing, planning, engaging, and managing communication with all internal and
external stakeholders relevant to the ECDoE's eLearning portfolio. This ensures
that stakeholder needs and expectations are understood and managed,
communication is effective and transparent, and stakeholder buy-in and support
for eLearning initiatives are fostered.

eLearning Budget Planning and Financial
Management: To establish clear and compliant procedures for the planning,
allocation, management, monitoring, and reporting of all financial resources
assigned to the ECDoE eLearning portfolio. This ensures fiscal responsibility,
transparency, adherence to public finance regulations (PFMA), and alignment of
expenditure with strategic eLearning objectives. CES (eLearning): Designated
Budget Holder for the eLearning cost centre(s). eLearning Policy Compliance and
Quality Assurance Management: To establish a systematic approach for ensuring
that all activities, platforms, content, and processes within the ECDoE
eLearning portfolio consistently adhere to relevant legislation, departmental
policies, professional standards, and established quality benchmarks. This
includes proactive compliance management and integrated quality assurance (QA)
measures.

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: 18 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)