DCES: EDUCATION LANGUAGE POLICY (STATUS PLANNING)

Reference Number: DOE-EL52/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: EDUCATION LANGUAGE POLICY

Chief Directorate: EDUCATION LANGUAGE POLICY

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 657 492.00 PA

Location: ZWELITSHA

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Sound knowledge of the Language provisions in
the Constitution, extensive knowledge of the legislative framework underpinning
language use in Education; extensive knowledge of Language in Education Policy
and Practice and the major difference between the two. Sound knowledge of the
concepts of                                   semi-linguicism,
monolingualism, bilingualism, multilingualism and language acquisition will
demonstrate understanding of the science of Language Planning. Must be
proficient in isiXhosa and or Sesotho, plus English and or Afrikaans. The
incumbent must demonstrate competence to MTbBE pedagogy, translanguaging,
translate and version material when required. He/she must quality assure
outsourced documents.

Requirements

The incumbent must have 8 years of Experience
in the Educational field of which 3 years must be in the Education Policy
Implementation. Must possess a 3-year qualification in an indigenous African
language (isiXhosa or Sesotho). Must demonstrate Project Management of a
Language in Education Policy Implementation Project. 

Duties

Drive the management of the implementation of
the Language in Education Policy (1997) through national and provincial
programs including Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTBBE). Facilitate
Status Planning activities of the indigenous languages in the province;
facilitate capacitation and training of School Governing Bodies and school
communities on School Language Policy (SLP) development and/or SLP reviews to
comply with the Language in Education Legislative Framework. Assist school
communities to develop SLPs that ensure multilingualism and intervene where
language violations occur and offer assistance and guidance. Establish
infrastructure to enhance Acquisition Planning by ensuring that schools are
fully multilingual as enshrined in the Constitution.

Advocate and reinforce government
responsibility to ensure that the benefits of service delivery are distributed
equally by providing equitable access to services for all our clients
irrespective of language in order to enhance their participation and voice in
education matters. Monitor language use in the department to ensure the
functional use of all the official languages of the province, promoting the
public image of Government. Encourage language learning, specifically tailored
to the needs of the Public Service, to improve Public Servant's efficiency and
productivity in the workplace and make the benefits of multilingualism visible.
Encourage vibrant discourse on multilingualism with language role players and
stakeholders. Establish collaborative partnerships to ensure the successful
implementation of the Language in Education Policy (1996). Facilitate advocacy
campaigns of Language Transformation.

ENQUIRIES: Dr. Z Wababa (Tel:
040 608 4287)

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)