Government EntityMpumalanga - Education
    LocationMbombela, Mpumalanga
    Reference NumberA6/112
    SalaryAn all-inclusive remuneration package of R 1 151 079 p.a.
    Centre / LocationHead Office, Mbombela
    Closing DateOctober 8, 2026
    Apply hereerecruitment.mpg.gov.za

    Reference Number: A6/112

    Department: Education (DOE)

    Job Type: Permanent

    Directorate: N/A

    Chief Directorate: TEACHER EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT

    Programme: Programme 1

    Salary Level: 12

    Remuneration: An all-inclusive remuneration package of R 1 151 079 p.a.

    Location: Head Office, Mbombela

    Closing Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

    Requirements

    An appropriate recognised three- or four- year qualification, which includes professional teacher education in the learning/subject area/phase, plus nine years relevant experience. Management experience will be an advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of the education sector related legislation and policies, including the IQMS. Sound knowledge and experience of educational management, project management and HR development strategies. Good organisational- and planning skills. Strong interpersonal-, communication-, motivational-, negotiation-, problem solving and liaison skills. Report-writing skills. Innovative, analytical and creative thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license. Registration with SACE. 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.

    Duties

    Monitor and evaluate learning systems. Research and analyse teacher needs (Induction and INSET). Analyse and develop a database of existing programmes and qualifications for teachers. Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of the teacher development aspects of the IQMS. Determine the appropriateness of educator development programmes. Analyse district Development Plans and suggest possible teacher support-, development- and mentoring programmes. Support, monitor and analyse the implementation of learning programmes, - systems and learning support materials as well as related in-service education and training for teachers. Support and evaluate policies and strategies set for flexible teaching systems. Provide development, support and mentoring. Develop a consolidated departmental register of teacher training needs and -programmes. Assist in setting standards for performance development. Co-ordinate education development centre activities. Co-ordinate PDP and National Teaching Awards for educators.

    More Information

    Mr R Thwala, Tel (013) 766 0996

    DEPARTMENT
    OF EDUCATION: MPUMALANGA

     

    The Mpumalanga
    Department of Education is committed to provide equal opportunities and
    practices affirmative action employment. It is the intention of the Department
    to promote representivity (disability, gender and race) through the filling of
    posts and a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote
    representivity will receive preference.

    The Mpumalanga
    Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and
    experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below:

    APPLICATIONS: Should be uploaded via the following link
    https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

     

    Enquiries should be
    directed to 013 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL
    Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa - HR Recruitment.

     

    CLOSING DATE: 1 October
    2026

     

    NOTE:Applications
    must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a
    post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity
    document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following
    communication from the relevant HR section of the Department.

     

    The filling of posts
    will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due
    to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw
    any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications
    of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
    All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to
    appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education
    within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must
    assume that their application was not successful.

     

    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.   

     

    Requirements

    An appropriate recognised three- or four- year qualification, which includes professional teacher education in the learning/subject area/phase, plus nine years relevant experience. Management experience will be an advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of the education sector related legislation and policies, including the IQMS. Sound knowledge and experience of educational management, project management and HR development strategies. Good organisational- and planning skills. Strong interpersonal-, communication-, motivational-, negotiation-, problem solving and liaison skills. Report-writing skills. Innovative, analytical and creative thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license. Registration with SACE. 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.

    Duties

    Monitor and evaluate learning systems. Research and analyse teacher needs (Induction and INSET). Analyse and develop a database of existing programmes and qualifications for teachers. Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of the teacher development aspects of the IQMS. Determine the appropriateness of educator development programmes. Analyse district Development Plans and suggest possible teacher support-, development- and mentoring programmes. Support, monitor and analyse the implementation of learning programmes, - systems and learning support materials as well as related in-service education and training for teachers. Support and evaluate policies and strategies set for flexible teaching systems. Provide development, support and mentoring. Develop a consolidated departmental register of teacher training needs and -programmes. Assist in setting standards for performance development. Co-ordinate education development centre activities. Co-ordinate PDP and National Teaching Awards for educators.

    Source / Circular Reference

    erecruitment.mpg.gov.za