CES: TECHNICAL & TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS (SENIOR & FET PHASE)

Reference Number: DOE-TT10/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: SECONDARY CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT

Chief Directorate: SECONDARY CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT

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 11, 2026

Requirements

A recognised three- or
four-year qualification (REQV 13/14), which includes professional teacher
education, with major(s) in Technical and Technology Subjects at Senior and FET
Phase (Grades 8–12). Registration with SACE as a professional educator. Nine (9)
years’ experience in Secondary Schools at FET Band) teaching and/or providing
curriculum support. A minimum of 5 years’ managerial experience in education at
post level 2 or higher. Experience as a Curriculum Deputy Chief Education
Specialist in the subjects above will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s
license. Preparedness to undergo vetting processes. Sound knowledge and
understanding of the NQF, NCS and the Curriculum and Assessment Policy
Statements (CAPS) in GET, FET & ABET. A thorough understanding of the
principles and teaching methodologies underpinning Curriculum and Assessment
Policy Statements (CAPS) and assessment in GET, FET and ABET. Proven experience
in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating projects.
Competencies/Skills: Excellent management, leadership, interpersonal and
networking skills. Strategic planning and problem-solving skills. Ability to
plan, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate projects. Creative, logical and
independent thinking.

Excellent verbal
communication and writing skills, including efficiency in report writing.
Ability to take initiative, exercise leadership, display dedication, and a
positive attitude. Excellent computer literacy in MS Office Suite and MS
Outlook. Work long hours, under pressure, both in a team and as an individual.
A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues and capacity building
processes in education. Interpret, analyze, and apply current legislation and
departmental policies.

Duties

Coordinate Subject Planners and Advisors responsible
for Technical and Technology Subjects. Coordinate, Plan and manage
implementation of all related programmes and activities of the subjects.
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of curriculum and assessment programmes in
line with CAPS. Ensure effective planning, monitoring, implementation and
support of teacher and subject advisor training and support courses, on-site
support visits, etc., to ensure effective planning, decision-making, monitoring
and implementation of CAPS. Management and administration of all SBA related
activities in the subjects. Coordinate, monitor and support operations of
Subject Committees.

Represent the province at National Level (DBE) and
facilitate participation in all departmental curriculum projects in conjunction
with outside agencies regarding the subject. Coordinate in-service training
programmes for the subjects. Ensure the coordination, management and
implementation of ICT Integration in curriculum. Develop and manage the budget
and procurement processes of the subjects. Provide leadership in the
development and utilisation of extra LTSM. Ensure the effective growth in
learner participation and performance in the subjects. Participate in the
Directorate and Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process. Report to the
Director on a regular basis on the activities of the field.

Participate in the Sub-Directorate, Directorate and
Chief Directorate’s strategic planning processes. Duties: The overall function
is to monitor, facilitate and support teachers on the implementation of
programmes in their area of responsibility. They are field workers and are also
managers accountable to the Director for Secondary Curriculum Management for
their operations. Promote learner participation in Technical and Technology
Subjects through Road Shows, Exhibitions, Expos, Festivals, Olympiads, etc. Coordinate
processes for the provisioning and maintenance of Computer Labs and Technical
Workshops in the schools.

Review and analyse the impact of policies within the
province and give feedback to the Office of the Director and Department of
Basic Education. Facilitate greater coordination and collaboration with
relevant stakeholders in implementing the Learner Enrichment Programmes.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M Njomeni (Tell: 040 608 4200)

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

More Information

ADVERT 2 OF 2026

Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability and females are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.

APPLICANTS: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED; NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ALLOWED.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should apply using e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za. Applicants applied via the system must ensure that a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification(s), [Matric certificate must also be attached] ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable] be uploaded and available on the system. Such copies need not be certified. Communication regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 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). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. New employees who are appointed for the first time in Public Service will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a top-secret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The Department of Education will conduct pre-employment screening on short-listed candidates. Candidates will be subjected to a Practical Test to determine their suitability for the post. All shortlisted candidates for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competency-based assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

PLEASE NOTE:
NB: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw 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)

CLOSING DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

The system closes at 23:59 on the closing date; however, the technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri) APPLICANTS: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. For any technical assistance emails could be sent to [email protected]