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Department of Higher Education and Training Announces Senior Management and Specialist Vacancies for 2026

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has opened applications for a range of senior management and specialist positions for the 2026 recruitment cycle. These vacancies present an opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced professionals to contribute to the development and strengthening of South Africa’s Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system.

The majority of posts are based in Pretoria, with selected positions located at Community Education and Training (CET) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges nationwide. The closing date for all applications is 27 February 2026.

The vacancies span several functional areas, including strategic leadership, policy development, international scholarship management, teacher education, finance, infrastructure funding, and education data analysis.

Senior Management Service (SMS) Positions – Level 13

DHET invites applications for Director-level positions within the Senior Management Service. These posts offer an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1 266 714 per annum and require extensive leadership experience, policy expertise, and strong management capabilities.

Available Director Posts Include:

  • Director: National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and PSET Planning
    Responsible for coordinating DHET’s mandate in terms of the NQF Act, overseeing collaboration with SAQA and Quality Councils, and ensuring effective policy implementation and monitoring.

  • Director: CET Institutional Planning and Support
    Focuses on strategic planning, enrolment growth, institutional support, and monitoring and evaluation within the CET sector.

  • Director: International Scholarships
    Leads the development and administration of international scholarship programmes, including funding oversight, stakeholder engagement, and student support.

  • Director: Teacher Education
    Oversees national policies and programmes related to initial teacher education and continuing professional development across early childhood, schooling, CET, and TVET sectors.

Deputy Director and Deputy Principal Posts – Levels 11 and 12

DHET is also recruiting for Deputy Director and Deputy Principal positions, with remuneration ranging from R896 436 to R1 059 105 per annum. These roles are suited to professionals with strong analytical, financial, planning, and implementation skills.

Key Positions Include:

  • Deputy Director: University Capacity Development

  • Deputy Director: Implementation Oversight (SETA Coordination)

  • Deputy Director: CET Planning, Curriculum and Institutional Support

  • Deputy Director: Norms and Standards for Infrastructure Funding (TVET)

  • Deputy Director: Data Analyst

  • Deputy Principal: Finance (CET and TVET Colleges)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • A relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or higher qualification

  • Appropriate experience at junior, middle, or senior management level

  • Sound knowledge of education policy, planning, public finance, and governance

  • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

  • A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel

  • A pre-entry certificate into SMS (where applicable)

Employment equity considerations will apply, and applications from women and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online only using the New Z83 application form via the DHET careers portal:

👉 http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply

Applicants must upload:

  • A completed and signed Z83 form

  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified supporting documents and undergo competency-based assessments.

Key Dates and Locations

  • Closing Date: 27 February 2026

  • Duty Stations: Pretoria and selected CET/TVET colleges nationwide

Conclusion

These vacancies offer an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national development through leadership and service in South Africa’s post-school education and training sector. Qualified professionals are encouraged to apply.

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