CES: AFRIKAANS, ENGLISH, ISIXHOSA & SESOTHO (SENIOR & FET PHASE)

Reference Number: DOE-AE08/08/2026

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

Job Description

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.

Requirements

A recognised three- or four-year
qualification (REQV 13/14), which includes professional teacher education, with
major(s) in Afrikaans, English, IsiXhosa and SeSotho 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. 

Duties

Coordinate Subject Planners and Advisors responsible for
Afrikaans, English, IsiXhosa and SeSotho. 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 Afrikaans, English,
IsiXhosa and SeSotho 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 Njomeni (Tel: 040 608 4200)

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)