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SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED

Shape the Future of Education: DBE Hiring Deputy Directors in Research & Evaluation (2026)

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is calling on experienced research and evaluation professionals to step into two senior leadership roles within its Business Intelligence Branch.

If you are passionate about evidence-based policy, education reform, and system-wide impact, this is a rare opportunity to influence how South Africa’s education system is planned, monitored, and improved.

🔔 Position at a Glance

  • Role: Deputy Director: Research Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Reference: DBE/30/2025

  • Posts Available: 2

  • Directorate: Strategic Planning, Research, Evaluation and Monitoring

  • Location: Pretoria

  • Salary: R1 059 105 per annum

🎓 Who Should Apply?

DBE is looking for dynamic professionals who bring strong leadership and technical expertise in research and evaluation. Ideal candidates will have:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or SAQA-recognised equivalent

  • Four or more years’ experience at Assistant Director level (or equivalent), including supervisory responsibilities

  • Hands-on experience in research coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and project management

  • At least two years managing education-sector evaluations, including large-scale surveys and data collection

  • A solid understanding of basic education policies and legislation

  • A proven track record as a lead author of research or evaluation reports

  • Advanced analytical skills across quantitative and qualitative data

  • Proficiency in MS Office and statistical software such as R or STATA

  • Experience developing monitoring tools and presenting findings to diverse stakeholders

Experience working with national education datasets or contributing to education system reform research will be a strong advantage.

📝 What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and coordinate research, monitoring, and evaluation initiatives across the Department

  • Design and manage large-scale research and evaluation projects that inform national education policy

  • Strengthen planning, monitoring, and evaluation capacity within the DBE

  • Collaborate with universities, research bodies, and strategic partners

  • Represent the Department at local and international conferences, seminars, and research forums

🏛 Employment Equity Commitment

The DBE is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and representative workforce. In line with the Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 How to Apply

Submit your application using the latest Z83 form, together with a detailed CV only.

Apply via:

  • Post: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001

  • Hand Delivery: 222 Struben Street, Pretoria

  • Email: HR@dbe.gov.za

Certified documents will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.

⏰ Closing Date

06 February 2026

Late or faxed applications will not be accepted.

📞 Need More Information?

  • Ms N Kumalo: (012) 357 3398

  • Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294

  • Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291

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