Are you looking for a new career opportunity within the Gauteng Department of Education? The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced several exciting vacancies across various districts and departments. These positions offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and the chance to contribute to the education sector in South Africa.
Current Gauteng Department of Education Vacancies
Below is a detailed list of the open posts, their requirements, and key responsibilities:
1. Assistant Director: Anti-Corruption Ethics & Integrity Management
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Investigations, Ethics, or Integrity Management plus 3 years relevant experience.
- Role: Oversee anti-corruption policies, conduct investigations, maintain ethics registers, and supervise staff.
- Enquiries: Ms Mamogodi Makgolo (011) 355 0261
2. Assistant Director: Office Service Pool (3 Posts)
- Locations: Gauteng East, Tshwane North, Gauteng North Districts
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Public Administration or Office Management plus 3 years supervisory experience.
- Role: Manage registry compliance, courier services, office resources, vehicle fleet, contracts, and security.
- Enquiries: Mr Mpho Leotlela (011) 736 0717, Ms Aluciah Malegopo (012) 543 4313, Ms Matlhodi Moloto (012) 846 3641
3. Assistant Director: Labour Relations
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Degree in Labour Relations, HR Management or Labour Law plus 3 years supervisory experience.
- Role: Manage disciplinary enquiries, dispute resolution, labour relations policies, and maintain labour peace.
- Enquiries: Mr Milton Mashele (011) 355 1506
4. Assistant Director: Conditions of Service (3 Posts)
- Locations: Sedibeng West, Gauteng North, Tshwane South Districts
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Degree/Diploma in HR Management or Public Management plus 3 years experience.
- Role: Manage personnel conditions of service, advise managers, ensure compliance, and supervise staff.
- Enquiries: Ms Bertha Mlotshwa (016) 594 9193, Ms Matlhodi Moloto (012) 846 3641, Mr Thabiso Mphosi (012) 401 6434
5. Assistant Director: Finance Management
- Location: Ekurhuleni North District
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Degree/Diploma in Financial Management or Accounting plus 3 years supervisory experience.
- Role: Manage district financial administration, budgeting, audits, compliance with PFMA, and reporting.
- Enquiries: Ms Emily Mochela (011) 746 8190
6. Assistant Director: Human Resource Provisioning (2 Posts)
- Locations: Tshwane North and Ekurhuleni South Districts
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Degree/Diploma in HR Management or Public Management plus 3 years experience.
- Role: Manage post provisioning, recruitment strategy, HR policies, personnel administration and supervise staff.
- Enquiries: Ms Rejoice Manamela (012) 543 4312, Ms Ellen Raphoto (011) 389 6077
7. Physical Resource Planner
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Degree in Town Planning, Architecture or Architectural Technology plus 3 years experience.
- Role: Manage school infrastructure planning, asset management, stakeholder communication.
- Enquiries: Ms Lerato Machaka (011) 843 6532
8. Assistant Director: District IT Support
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in IT or Computer Science plus 3 years IT technical support experience.
- Role: Manage IT service desk, server rooms, network security, and technical support.
- Enquiries: Ms Eva Motshwaedi (011) 843 6724
9. Assistant Director: IT Service Desk
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in IT or Computer Science plus 3 years IT service desk experience.
- Role: Lead IT service desk, incident management, customer support, and team development.
- Enquiries: Ms Eva Motshwaedi (011) 843 6724
10. Assistant Director: Internal Control and Compliance
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Auditing or Accounting plus 3 years internal control/audit experience.
- Role: Perform internal controls, compliance reviews, audits, and risk management.
- Enquiries: Ms Unity Ramasobane (011) 355 0268
11. Assistant Director: Finance and Procurement
- Location: Tshwane North District
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Finance or Supply Chain Management plus 3 years SCM experience.
- Role: Manage procurement policies, vendor registration, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Enquiries: Ms Aluciah Malegopo (011) 355 0268
12. Assistant Director: Publications
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations plus 3 years experience.
- Role: Develop publications, manage content, coordinate printing, and supervise staff.
- Enquiries: Mr Jeffrey Mmope (011) 355 0972
13. Assistant Director: Transport and Nutrition
- Location: Gauteng East District
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Transport Management or Food & Nutrition plus 3 years experience.
- Role: Manage National School Nutrition Programme, learner transport, compliance, and staff supervision.
- Enquiries: Mr Mpho Leotlela (011) 736 0717
14. Legal Admin Officer MR5
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R464,634 per annum
- Requirements: LLB Degree plus 8 years post-qualification legal experience.
- Role: Provide legal advisory, draft legislation, attend litigation, and ensure compliance with laws.
- Enquiries: Ms Agnes Muthelo (011) 355 1182
15. Admin Officer: Examination Administration
- Responsibilities:
- Administer concessions for all schools during assessments/examinations.
- Confirm and clear immigrant candidates on the Integrated Examination Computer System (IECS).
- Audit and establish readiness of exam centers.
- Manage examination plans and oversee the conduct and management of examinations (AET Level 4, NSC, amended Senior Certificate, etc.).
- Appoint Script Library Manager for secure storage and distribution of scripts.
- Handle emergency concessions with district psychologists.
- Administer result certification, remarks, and certificate issuance.
- Manage queries related to registration, results, and certifications.
- Coordinate budget, resources, and staff performance.
- Liaise with service providers on exam-related matters.
- Enquiries:
- Ms Matlhodi Moloto (012) 846 3641 (GN)
- Ms Priscilla Ravele (012) 725 1451 (TW)
- Ms Nelisiwe Mashazi (011) 694 9321 (JN)
- Ms Bertha Mlotshwa (016) 594 9207 (SW)
16. Assistant Director: Transport and Nutrition
- Location: Gauteng East District
- Salary: R468,459 per annum
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Public Admin, Transport Management, Food & Nutrition plus 3 years experience.
- Role: Manage National School Nutrition Programmes, learner transport, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, develop policies, supervise staff.
- Enquiries: Mr Mpho Leotlela (011) 736 0717
17. Legal Admin Officer MR5
- Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
- Salary: R464,634 per annum
- Requirements: LLB plus 8 years post-qualification legal experience.
- Role: Provide legal advisory, draft legislation, attend litigation, monitor compliance with legislation.
- Enquiries: Ms Agnes Muthelo (011) 355 1182
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How to Apply for Gauteng Department of Education Vacancies
Applications for the Gauteng Department of Education vacancies must be hand delivered, posted to the relevant district or head offices listed below, OR you can apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.
Physical and Postal Addresses for Application Submission
Head Office (HO)
- Physical Address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2001
- Enquiries: See enquiries on the specific job advert.
District Offices:
- Ekurhuleni North (EN)
78 Howard Avenue, Munpen Building, Benoni
Postal Address: Private Bag X059, Benoni, 1500
Enquiries: Ms Emily Mochela Tel: (011) 746-8190 - Ekurhuleni South (ES)
Infinity Office Park, 2 Robin Close, Meyersdal
Postal Address: Private Bag X8001, Alberton, 1456
Enquiries: Ms Ellen Raphoto Tel: (011) 389-6077 - Gauteng East (GE)
Corner 7th Street and 5th Avenue, 5th Floor Telkom Towers, Springs
Postal Address: Springs, 1560
Enquiries: Mr Mpho Leotlela Tel: (011) 736-0717 - Johannesburg North (JN)
Corner Biccard & Jorrison Street, FNB Building, Braamfontein
Postal Address: Private Bag X01, Braamfontein, 2017
Enquiries: Ms Nelisiwe Mashazi Tel: (011) 694-9378 - Sedibeng East (SE)
Corner Joubert & Kruger Street, SL & M Building, Vereeniging
Postal Address: Private Bag X05, Vereeniging, 1930
Enquiries: Ms Nomathemba Xawuka Tel: (016) 440-1717 - Sedibeng West (SW)
Sebokeng College, 6 Samuel Street, Zone 18, Sebokeng
Postal Address: Private Bag X067, Vanderbijlpark, 1900
Enquiries: Ms Bertha Mlotshwa Tel: (016) 594-9193 - Tshwane South (TS)
President Towers Building, 265 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Postal Address: Private Bag X198, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Mr Thabiso Mphosi Tel: (012) 401-6434 - Tshwane West (TW)
Klipgat Road, Old Hebron College
Postal Address: Private Bag X38, Rosslyn, 0200
Enquiries: Ms Priscilla Ravele Tel: (012) 725-1451 - Gauteng North (GN)
Yorkcor Park Building, 86 Watermeyer Street, Val De Grace, Pretoria
Postal Address: Private Bag X75, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Ms Matlhodi Moloto Tel: (012) 846-3641 - Tshwane North (TN)
Wonderboom Junction, 11 Lavender Street, Pretoria
Postal Address: Private Bag X945, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Ms Aluciah Malegopo Tel: (012) 543-4313
Important Notes on Applications
- Due to high volume, no acknowledgement of receipt will be sent. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Applications must be submitted on form Z83, which you can get at any public service department or download from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- Old Z83 forms will NOT be accepted.
- The Z83 form must be fully completed, signed, and initialled on the first page. Incomplete or unsigned forms may be disqualified.
- Attach a detailed CV along with your Z83 form.
- You do NOT need to submit copies of qualifications or other documents with your application initially. However, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies before or on the interview day.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Suitable candidates will undergo suitability checks such as identity verification, qualification checks, fraud listing, employment references, criminal record checks, and security clearance.
- Candidates may also be required to complete skills or computer assessments, as well as a generic MMS competency assessment.
- The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for advertised posts.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given according to Employment Equity targets.
- Late, faxed, or emailed applications will NOT be considered.
- Quote the specific reference number (REF NO) of the post in your application.
