Deputy Director: Whole School Evaluation (WSE)

About the role

The Department of Basic Education is looking for a Deputy Director to support Whole School Evaluation (WSE) in Pretoria. The role helps the department understand how schools are performing, how teaching and learning can improve, and where support is most needed. The successful candidate will work with provincial and district teams, help plan and run school evaluations, and turn findings into practical improvement plans that schools can use. The work involves travel, classroom observation, reporting and building strong working relationships across the education sector. 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 38/03, Ref No: DBE/75/2026.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate meetings and training of provincial Whole School Evaluation supervisory teams and district officials; develop training material and instruments for internal and external school evaluations; monitor and report on the quality and effectiveness of school evaluations; analyse reports on lesson observations; monitor Whole School Evaluation post-address areas of underperformance; effectively use reliable and valid data for School Improvement Plans to support systematic evaluation processes; create a repository of school evaluation reports for system-wide consumption; work collaboratively to establish partnerships with stakeholders in the sector to strengthen accountability and promote improvement.

Requirements

A NQF Level 6 post-matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; four years of relevant experience; 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 the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS); knowledge of the national Whole School Evaluation 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; ability to adapt an outcomes approach and foster data-driven decision-making; capacity to work without supervision and to meet targets and deadlines; willingness to work extensive hours and to travel; strong verbal and written communication skills; good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; report writing and presentation skills; excellent people skills to interact with stakeholders; a valid driver's licence; a passion for making a positive contribution in the South African Education Sector.

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