SENIOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST: CURRICULUM SERVICES IN THE FET & GET x2 SUBJECT: MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – SENIOR & FET

Reference Number: DOE-CS84/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: SOCIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGES & ARTS – SENIOR & FET

Chief Directorate: SOCIAL STUDIES, LANGUAGES & ARTS – SENIOR & FET

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 535 146.00 PA

Location: NELSON MANDELA BAY

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Requirements

A recognised three or four-year qualification,
which includes professional teacher education. Registration with SACE as
Professional educator. 5 years’ experience in the educational field. Majoring
in the Subject Field applying for. Experience as a Head of Department in the
relevant subject will be advantageous. A valid Code 08 driver’s license.
Competencies/skills. Experience in research of education policies. Sound
understanding of Management. Principles. Sound knowledge and understanding of
the NCS, CAPS and Assessment Policies.

A thorough understanding of the principles and
teaching methodologies in the subject applied for. Experience in the
development of curriculum materials. Good management and leadership skills.
Able to work under pressure in both a team and as an individual. Excellent
communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Computer Literacy in MS
Office Suite and MS Outlook.

Duties

Knowledge and understanding in the teaching of
the subject that is being applied for. Crossfield knowledge and experience in
research, teacher training and materials development in the subject. Experience
in networking with relevant stakeholders in the field of the subject applied
for. Knowledge and understanding of all major relevant education legislation
and policies. A commitment to participative management. The ability to
communicate with ease at all levels. Project Management skills.

Knowledge and understanding of the unpacking
and facilitation of the curriculum, development of teaching materials such as
Year Plans, Lessons Plans, Learner Workbooks where relevant to the subject.,
identifying the relevant LTSM to be used in the subject. Ability to train
teachers. Understanding of planning and report writing. Be able to structure
and facilitate constructive relationships with various teacher and curriculum
development providers in the community, private, government and non- government
sectors. Ensure the establishment and sustenance of appropriate structures,
mechanisms, processes, and procedure to facilitate the development and
implementation of the subject in the phase. Be able to effectively sustain a
high level of performance.

ENQUIRIES: Ms CN Bula (Tel:
040 608 4200)

e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: [email protected]

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)