Basic Education Deputy Director (Quality Management System) QMS Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Basic Education is seeking a dedicated Deputy Director for Quality Management Systems (QMS) in Pretoria. This role is within the Teacher Education Human Resources and Institutional Development Branch, specifically supporting Education Performance Management and Development and Whole-School Evaluation.

This position focuses on enhancing the quality of education through effective human resource management. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and promoting the efficient implementation of educator appraisal systems across provinces.

Minimum Requirements

• Appropriate three-year (NQF level 6) post-matric qualification or an equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience as an Assistant Director or at an equivalent level.
• Four (4) years of experience in the operations of employee performance management systems.
• Experience in educator supervision, training, budget management, and programme management.
• Proven experience in planning and implementing projects.
• Experience in school evaluations within the Basic Education sector.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of human resource matters, including educator performance management systems as informed by relevant ELRC collective agreements.
• Understanding of the National Development Plan 2030, as well as other relevant education policies, legislation, and regulations.
• Communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Willingness to work extensive hours and to travel when required.
• A valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of specialists supporting and promoting efficient and effective implementation of educator appraisals within provinces.
• Conduct monitoring and oversight visits.
• Compile progress reports.
• Coordinate and monitor compliance with all performance management-related agreements, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Set up digital platforms and systems to evaluate educator performance data.
• Collect and analyse reports from provinces.
• Analyse the impact of the Quality Management System on school performance and create strategies to give feedback to provinces.
• Set in place strategies to enhance accountability levels within schools and address under-performance.
• Establish linkages between the Directorate and other stakeholders.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.