DCES: POLICY IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING, EXAMINATION ETHICS & SBA MANAGEMENT

Reference Number: DOE-PI27/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: EXAMINATION ASSESMENT MANAGEMENT

Chief Directorate: EXAMINATION ASSESMENT MANAGEMENT

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 657 492.00 PA

Location: ZWELITSHA

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Requirements

A recognized three or
four-year qualification, which includes professional teacher education plus 8
years’ experience in the educational field with credible, relevant management
experience. Must be registered with SACE. Good knowledge of relevant education
Acts and policies. Proven experience in examination management processes and
leadership skills. Sound communication, negotiation, report-writing and
strategic management skills. The ability to coordinate and collaborate with
internal and external stakeholders. The ability to work independently as well
as in a team. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in
computer literacy is essential (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint). In
possession of a valid minimum Code B driver’s license. Be willing to undergo
vetting process.

Duties

Manage
and monitor the implementation of examinations and assessment policies from
Grade 1-12. Manage, co–ordinate and monitor all National and Provincial
Examinations and Assessment activities within GET, FET. (School Based
Assessment (SBA), District Coordination, Monitoring and handling of Examination
Ethics and Security). Manage and monitor the registration of independent
schools as examination centers, registration of learners in line with policy,
subject changes, quality assurance of promotion schedules etc. Manage the
design and co – ordination of all monitoring processes for the smooth running
of all examinations and assessment activities. Manage the co-ordination and
compliance to the assessment and examinations related policies, regulations and
guidelines. Monitor the appointment and training of invigilators, monitors and
examination officials in all matters pertaining to management of Assessment and
Examinations. Verify the compliance of all facilities storing high security
examination material. Co-ordination of accommodation and concessions for
learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN). Management and handling of
assessment and examination irregularities. Manage and implement the norms and
standards for examination and assessment security.

ENQUIRIES: Mr EM Mabona (Tell: 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)