Deputy Director

About the role

The Department of Basic Education is seeking a Deputy Director for its Health Promotion work in Pretoria, within the Social Mobilisation and Support Service branch. The role supports health promotion in schools, with a particular focus on HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis and teenage pregnancy prevention, as well as programmes that support the health and well-being of children and adolescents. The successful candidate will help manage and coordinate national programmes, work with provinces and partners, and monitor progress so that school health work reaches learners effectively. The salary is R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12). Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications close on 6 November 2026. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, Post 38/04, Ref No: DBE/76/2026.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the HIV and AIDS conditional grant at national level; consolidate monthly, quarterly, annual financial and programme reports; monitor the performance of the provincial HIV and AIDS programme; facilitate the development of the HIV and AIDS Life Skills Conditional Grant Framework and provincial business plans; ensure adherence to allocated budgets as per approved business plans; consolidate financial performance reports for the grant; manage the HIV and AIDS Life Skills programme in compliance with the grant framework in provinces; ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV, AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis programme activities and policies; conduct oversight visits in the nine provinces and hold interprovincial meetings; facilitate and maintain strategic partnerships with sister departments and stakeholders.

Requirements

A NQF Level 6 post-matric qualification in Health Promotion, Health Science or Education or an equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; four years of relevant experience as an Assistant Director or equivalent; understanding of the policy mandate, biomedical evidence and the social determinants relevant to the provision of sexuality education and health education and promotion, coupled with extensive experience in the development, implementation and management of programmes for children and adolescents; knowledge of education sector policies and strategies guiding the development; implementation and management of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancy prevention programmes in schools; understanding of current school health policies and trends as well as evidence and interventions aimed at vulnerable girls and boys; stakeholder and partnership management; strong financial management skills; strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as conceptual, organisational and administrative skills and networking skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills