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DIRECTOR: PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga · Head Office

Closing date
8 October 2026
Reference
A6/109
Salary band
R 1 317 384
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 15 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga Location: Head Office, Mbombela Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs Requirements: An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Valid driver's license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise. Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. 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 and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments 170 to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Duties: Manage the examination administration system including certification- and logistical services. Manage the rendering of IT and data management support systems and examination administrative support services. Manage and co- ordinate the development and editing of question papers. Manage production of question papers and manage the overseeing of marking processes of content- languages and technical subjects. Manage the rendering of examination policy compliance and district co-ordination services. Identify and resolve examination irregularities. Manage GET and FET examinations as school based assessments. Manage the rendering of general administration- as well as risk and security services. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education and will be expected to contribute at that level. Enquiries: Mr ER Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 0918 Notes: The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant te

Requirements

  • An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level
  • Valid driver's license
  • Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise
  • Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost
  • For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg
  • 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 and interview
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments 170 to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the examination administration system including certification- and logistical services
  • Manage the rendering of IT and data management support systems and examination administrative support services
  • Manage and co- ordinate the development and editing of question papers
  • Manage production of question papers and manage the overseeing of marking processes of content- languages and technical subjects
  • Manage the rendering of examination policy compliance and district co-ordination services
  • Identify and resolve examination irregularities
  • Manage GET and FET examinations as school based assessments
  • Manage the rendering of general administration- as well as risk and security services
  • Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour
  • Promote a culture of efficiency and quality