CES: GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, LIFE ORIENTATION & RELIGION STUDIES (SENIOR & FET PHASE)

Reference Number: DOE-GH09/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: SECONDARY CURRICULUM MGT

Chief Directorate: SECONDARY CURRICULUM MGT

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 Geography, History, Life Orientation and Religion
Studies 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 Geography, History, Life Orientation and Religion Studies.
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
Geography, History, Life Orientation and Religion Studies 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 (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)