Basic Education Assistant Director (Educator Planning) Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Basic Education is seeking to appoint an Assistant Director for Educator Planning. This full-time position is based in Pretoria and falls under the Teacher Human Resource Development and Institutional Development branch, specifically within the Chief Directorate: Education Human Resource Management.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Education Human Resource Planning, Provisioning and Monitoring Directorate. This role offers a salary of R605,742 per annum and is crucial for strategic human resource management within the education sector, focusing on educator planning, provisioning, and monitoring.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate three-year (NQF level 6) post matric qualification or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Planning / Management.
• Three (3) years relevant supervisory experience in human resource management within the education sector.
• In-depth understanding of human resource planning and provisioning in the public education sector.
• Experience in data capturing, management and analysis for compiling accurate reports.
• Understanding the Post Provisioning Model, including norms and standards for allocating teaching posts in public schools.
• Ability to work with the National Recruitment Database or large databases.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain attention to details.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced technical skills in data analysis and report compilation.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal relations.
• Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, drive, eager to learn and self-starter.
• A valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support forecasting of short, medium, and long-term educator demand in the sector.
• Analyse and monitor educator allocation and mobility trends.
• Assist in commissioning research on teacher demand, supply and utilisation.
• Develop and support systems and tools for effective educator demand planning.
• Monitor and manage educator utilisation to ensure every class has a qualified teacher.
• Monitor and report on Post Provisioning processes in the sector.
• Oversee implementation of policies on educator remuneration, including budget and salary agreements.
• Co-ordinate and manage work related to the HEDCOM Subcommittee on Human Resource Matters.
• Manage the National Recruitment Database and respond to ad hoc HR data requests, parliamentary questions, media queries, and public inquiries.
• Draft reports and submissions in line with the work associated with the post.
• Handle incoming HR-related queries and liaise with provincial education departments.
• Provide input for quarterly and monthly reports.