HIRING DIRECTOR IN NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) AND PSET PLANNING NOW GET REFERENCE NO: DHET01/02/2026/GDR
HIRING DIRECTOR IN NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) AND PSET PLANNING NOW GET REFERENCE NO: DHET01/02/2026/GDR
Branch: Planning Policy and Strategy
Chief Directorate: Social Inclusion and Quality
SALARY :
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
An appropriate Bachelor’s degree/ Advanced National Diploma (NQF level 7)
in Education or related qualification. Demonstrated competency/credential in
project Management will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’
relevant experience at the middle/ senior management level in Public
Management or a related environment. Experience in managing National
Qualification Framework (NOF) related aspects and systems.
Sound knowledge and understanding of the NQF supporting systems and related
matters, the role and functions of the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA), Council on Higher Education (CHE), Quality Council for Trades and
Occupations (QCTO), and the Quality Council for General and Further
Education and Training (UMALUSI); (NQF) Act, 2008; accreditation of
institutions and registering of qualifications; and quality assurance.
Knowledge and understanding of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Articulation policies and processes. The incumbent must have expertise in developing concept documents and policies in education and training. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related policies. Good strategic
capability, leadership skills. Change Management and Project Management
skills. People Management and Empowerment skills. Stakeholder
Management and good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to develop basic online applications for general use. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. A pre-entry certificate into SMS within the public service.
DUTIES :
Manage the NQF Directorate to fulfil its mandate, which is to coordinate the
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) responsibilities in terms
of the NQF Act. Monitor and support the actions needed to implement the
statutory functions assigned to DHET, the SAQA and the three Quality Councils
(QCs).
Produce annual monitoring and evaluation reports on the performance
against the Annual Performance Plan (APP) of SAQA. Initiate discussions and
provide correct advice to Legal Services and Research Directorates on the
implementation of the NQF. Manage the NQF Directorate to ensure
achievement of the deliverables set out in DHET’s Strategic Plan and APP.
Provide leadership in NQF-related knowledge, information and policy
directions within DHET and to external stakeholders including representing the
DHET in committees. Managing the functions and outputs of Task Teams,
Committees and Working Groups and set up online applications and workflow
to manage their work.
ENQUIRIES :
Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5442/5498/5513\
APPLICATIONS :
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE :
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the
Departmental Website and follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the
supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other
document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos
are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote
representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates
for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test
relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be
communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required
to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry
requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The
candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement,
disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not
be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote
representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all DHET
posts”.
N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant
competency exercise.