Basic Education Assistant Director: Provincial School Improvement Support Coordinators Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Basic Education is seeking dedicated professionals for six (X6) contract posts as Assistant Directors for Provincial School Improvement Support Coordinators. These vital roles are aimed at enhancing the quality of education across various districts in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga.

Successful candidates will play a crucial part in implementing support strategies and interventions to improve school performance and teaching quality at the provincial level. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to the South African education sector.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An appropriate three-year qualification (NQF level 6) in Education, as recognized by SAQA, which includes professional teacher education.
• Registration with SACE as a professional Educator.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience at a supervisory level.
• At least three (3) years’ experience as a deputy principal or principal, or a higher role.
• Academic achievements coupled with at least eight years’ teaching experience.
• Demonstrated 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 and manage deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with people at different levels and as part of a team, while also being able to work autonomously.
• Proficiency in the interpretation and utilization of performance data to identify and address gaps in performance.
• Sound knowledge of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) and Programme development.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and process management.
• Willingness to frequently travel.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Possession of own transport.
• Computer literacy.

An Honours degree or a higher qualification will be considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with circuit managers to develop and implement data-driven approaches to school improvement support.
• Participating in specialized multi-disciplinary teams to execute and manage various interventions focused on improving the quality of education.
• Developing plans to address identified weaknesses in order to enhance teaching practices.
• Evaluating circuit priorities, deliverables, and annual plans, and working with identified circuit managers to implement circuit improvement plans to ensure all deliverables are met within agreed deadlines.
• Monitoring, on behalf of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the refinement, implementation, and monitoring of responsive improvement plans to record lessons for potential replication.
• Overseeing the implementation of turnaround strategies for each identified circuit.
• Undertaking follow-up work to ensure the sustainability of expertise and compiling and presenting progress, quarterly, and annual reports on undertaken programmes.