Administration · Circular 24 of 2026

Deputy Director: Transformation

Department of Education

Overview

Deputy Director: Transformation at the Department of Education Head Office in Mbombela, managing transformation processes and staff performance.

Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Management / Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience.
  • Competencies: Extensive knowledge of the legislation regulating the transformation of the public service and related HR policies and practices.
  • Planning and organising skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal-, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good presentation and report writing skills.
  • Proven managerial skills and the ability to liaise at a high level.
  • Good computer user knowledge and experience.
  • Condition: Appointment will be subject to competency assessment.
  • Valid driver's license

Duties

  • This role is responsible for managing staff performance and executing management function regarding the transformation of civil society in order to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Develop and manage transformation processes.
  • Render support services.
  • Manage and develop democratization of the workplace.
  • Develop policies and procedures.
  • Perform management functions.
  • Execute HR Performance Management.
  • Ensure the development, monitoring and implement Employment Equity Plan and the reporting therefore.
  • Co-ordinate the Employment Equity Committee meetings.
  • Facilitate Diversity Management programmes.

How to apply

Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520

Notes

Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. 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. OTHER POSTS

Post 24/276, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Education by 30 July 2026, quoting reference A5/101. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Salary
R932 292 p/a
Closing date
30 July 2026
Reference
A5/101
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.