Chief Director: Public Examinations and Assessments Jobs

Chief Director: Public Examinations and Assessments

Organization Overview

The Department of Basic Education oversees South Africa’s schooling system from Grade R to Grade 12, including adult literacy programs. Our mandate is to develop and maintain an equitable education system that fosters lifelong learning opportunities.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent
• Experience: 5+ years senior management experience in education sector
• Location: Gauteng Province

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee national examinations and assessments administration
• Manage development of Grade 12 examination papers and certification processes
• Implement international assessment programs (TIMSS, PIRLS, SACMEQ)
• Lead quality assurance for school-based assessments
• Develop assessment systems for bilingual education programs
• Coordinate provincial examination implementation nationwide
• Analyze and report on learner performance metrics

Essential Qualifications

• Recognized bachelor’s degree (SAQA-approved equivalent acceptable)
• Proven track record in educational leadership
• Comprehensive understanding of national assessment frameworks

Application Process

Qualified candidates may submit applications through the official DPSA government portal: www.dpsa.gov.za

Important: No payments are required during any recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to use free CV-building resources to prepare application materials.