Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation (wse)

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the role of Deputy Director for Whole School Evaluation (WSE) within the Department of Basic Education, located in Pretoria. This position falls under the Branch of Teacher, Education Human Resources Management, specifically within the Chief Directorate of Education Human Resources Management and the Directorate of Education Performance Management & Development and Whole-School Evaluation. The successful candidate will be remunerated at R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12). The role requires the successful candidate to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests, and be subjected to a security clearance. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Planning and coordinating meetings and training of provincial WSE-supervisory teams and district officials. * Developing training material and instruments for internal and external school evaluations. * Monitoring and reporting on the quality and effectiveness of school evaluations. * Analysing reports on lesson observations. * Monitoring WSE post-address areas of underperformance. * Effectively using reliable and valid data for School Improvement Plans to support systematic evaluation processes. * Creating a repository of school evaluation reports for system-wide consumption. * Working collaboratively to establish partnerships with stakeholders in the sector to strengthen accountability and promote improvement. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * NQF level 6 post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. * Four (4) years relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent. * A post graduate will serve as an advantage. * At least 10 years (10) years overall experience as an educator with five (5) years management experience. * Experience in project management, supervision and managing a budget in line with strategic plan. * Extensive knowledge of the General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) curriculum. * Knowledge and understanding of school evaluation, performance management and accountability systems. * Knowledge of and insight into relevant education policies and legislation as well as CAPs. * Knowledge of the national WSE-policy. * Knowledge of research methods. * Ability to conduct and report on classroom observations. * Ability to keep up with a challenging education environment for the 21st Century. * Adapt an outcomes approach and foster data-driven decision-making. * Have capacity to work without supervision and be able to meet targets and deadline. * Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Programmes: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. * Report writing and presentation skills. * Excellent people skills in order to interact with stakeholders. * A valid driver’s licence. * Have a passion for making a positive contribution in the South African Education Sector. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced education professional with at least an NQF level 6 post-matric qualification, ideally with a postgraduate qualification, and a minimum of 10 years' overall experience as an educator, including 5 years in management and 4 years as an Assistant Director or equivalent. This individual should possess extensive knowledge of educational curricula (GET and FET), school evaluation, performance management, accountability systems, relevant education policies (including CAPs and the national WSE-policy), and research methods. They should be proficient in project management, budget management, and capable of conducting and reporting on classroom observations. The candidate must be forward-thinking, able to adapt to a challenging education environment, and committed to data-driven decision-making. Essential personal attributes include the capacity to work autonomously, meet deadlines, willingness to work extensive hours and travel, strong verbal and written communication skills, advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office), report writing and presentation abilities, excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder interaction, a valid driver's licence, and a genuine passion for contributing positively to the South African Education Sector. The successful applicant must also be prepared to meet public service requirements such as signing annual performance agreements, financial disclosure, and undergoing security clearance. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-basic-education-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-dbe-75-2026 Source: govpage

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• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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