ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS APPLICATION AND SUPPORT REFFERENCE NUMBER HERE : DBE/51/2026

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUSINESS APPLICATION AND SUPPORT REFFERENCE NUMBER HERE : DBE/51/2026

Branch: Business Intelligence
Chief Directorate: Information and Management Systems
Directorate: Education Management Information Systems

SALARY : R605 742 per annum

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIRED :

• The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6)or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software development or related fields;
• Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level in software development and testing, in the Microsoft Development Environment ( VB.net , VB6, ADO, CHM, MS Access, and SQL );
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
• Experience with reviewing requirements, developing and automating test cases based on User requirements;
• Extensive knowledge of SA-SAMS and proven knowledge of user and database support;  Experience in the Education sector and Project
  Management;
• White and Black box testing experience at the unit, integration and system levels;
• Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fastpaced start-up environment;
• Take initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance;
• Must be in possession of a driver’s license and willing to travel;
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are critical with the ability to work as a team player is essential Good communication (verbal and written) skills.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate must lead a team of support and technical specialists
on the development, testing and supporting of DBE programs in particular the
SA-SAMS and in-house/SITA developed software; Designing and developing
ad hoc survey, data collection and reporting tools/applications as required;
Trouble shooting and fixing Access and SQL databases; Evaluating and testing
new or modified software programs and software development procedures
according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines;

Writing revise and verifying quality standards and test procedures for program design, product evaluation and quality assurance; Planning, designing and authoring effective test cases and develop automated tests for test cases and integrate automations into test suites; Designing and developing tools for test
management, execution and reporting to enhance the overall software testing
process;

Monitoring system program/application performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation; Writing documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and correction; Facilitating problem-solving between end user and SA-SAMS developers; Writing monthly/quarterly/annual reports on the status and progress on the support, testing and ad hoc system development; Standardising and supporting SA-SAMS and Provincial Data Warehouses;

Supporting on training, advocacy and change management of SA-SAMS and other Data Systems; Liaising with the Education Sector Policy Owners and support on managing the SDLC of requirements on SASAMS/programs for version release; Supporting on the SA-SAMS Modernisation Project; Supporting on the Learner Unit Record Information and Tracking System, the Business Intelligence System and other relevant systems; Attending to ad-hoc requests and supporting the Director on relevant Projects as requested.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT COORDINATORS REFFERENCE NUMBER DBE/52/2026

(X6 Contract Posts)
Branch: Delivery and Support
Chief Directorate: Planning and Implementation Support
Directorate: School-Level Planning, Monitoring, Development and Support

SALARY : R487 197 per annum

CENTRE : Eastern Cape: (Mandela Bay and Sarah Baartaman, Alfred Nzo East and East, Amathole West and Buffalo City Districts)
Kwa-Zulu Natal: (Zululand and Umzinyathi Districts) 9 Mpumalanga:
(Bohla Bela District)

REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three year qualification (NQF level 6) in Education as recognized by SAQA, which includes professional teacher education and registration with SACE as a professional Educator;
• Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level;
• At least three (3) years’ experience as a deputy principal or principal and above;
• An Honours degree or higher qualification will be an added advantage;
• Academic achievements must be coupled with at least eight years’ teaching experience;
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a good understanding of the
  education sector in South Africa, proven experience in managing the
  implementation of projects;
• Proven ability to produce quality work under pressure;
• Manage deadlines;
• Ability to work with people at different levels, team player able to work autonomously;
• Interpretation and utilisation of performance data to identify and address gaps in performance.

• A sound knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Programme development;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication (verbal and written) skills, process management;
• Willingness to frequently travel;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Possession of own transport;
• Computer literacy.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate must work with circuit managers to develop a datadriven approach to school improvement support; Participating in specialised
multi-disciplinary teams to implement and manage various interventions aimed
at improving the quality of education; Developing a plan for addressing
identified weaknesses in order to improve teaching; Evaluating circuit priorities,
deliverables and calendars (year plans) and work with the identified circuit
managers to implement circuit improvement plans so that all deliverables are
delivered (met or achieved) within agreed deadlines;

Monitoring on behalf of the DBE the refinement, implementation and monitoring of responsive improvement plans in order to record lessons for possible replication; Overseeing the implementation of the turnaround strategies for each identified circuit; Undertaking follow-up work to ensure sustainability of expertise and compile and present progress, quarterly and annual reports on programmes
undertaken.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 3573 3398

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