WCED Latest Vacancies – October 2025

We are pleased to present to you an updated list of Western Cape Education Department, WCED latest vacancies for October 2025 and how to apply. It involves the Job titles, roles/responsibilities, requirements and the salary involved.

WCED VACANCIES POSITIONS, ROLES, REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for the WCED vacancies shown below.

1. Senior Management Service

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

General Eligibility (applies to all posts)

• South African citizenship or permanent residence.
• Successful completion of the NSG Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Certificate for entry into the SMS) – proof required if shortlisted.
• Clean personnel record (no pending disciplinary or criminal matters).
• Willingness to undergo personnel suitability, security, and background checks.
• Commitment to the principles of Employment Equity — persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate disability status during registration.

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Chief Director: Assessment and Examinations

Branch: Curriculum and Assessment Management
Contact Person: Mr B.J. Loriston | 📞 021 467 2346

Key Role Purpose:
Provide strategic direction, management, and leadership for all assessment and examination programmes in the province, ensuring alignment with national curriculum policy, examination integrity, and learner performance monitoring.

Minimum Requirements:

• Recognised bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) and postgraduate qualification (NQF 8 or higher) in Education, Curriculum Management, or Educational Assessment.
• At least 8 years’ senior management experience in assessment, examinations, or curriculum implementation.
• Sound knowledge of CAPS, NSC, assessment policy, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Strong leadership, policy development, and stakeholder-management skills.

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Director: Institutional Management and Governance Planning (IMGP)

Branch: Institutional Management and Governance
Contact Person: Mr A.J.E. Meyer | 📞 021 467 2105

Key Role Purpose:
Provide leadership in planning, governance, and institutional management systems for public schools, ensuring policy compliance, good governance, and strategic resource utilisation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Education, or Management.
• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Governance or Policy Studies (advantage).
• Minimum 8 years’ management experience within the education or governance environment.
• Proven record in strategic planning, policy analysis, and institutional oversight.

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Director: Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI)

Branch: Curriculum and Assessment Management
Contact Person: Mr J. Benjamin | 📞 021 467 2368

Key Role Purpose:
Provide strategic leadership for teacher and leadership development programmes through the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute, ensuring quality professional development and alignment with provincial education priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Education or Human Resource Development.
• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Education Management or Leadership (preferred).
• At least 8 years’ senior-level management experience in teacher education, training, or leadership development.
• In-depth understanding of CPD frameworks, school leadership development, and education training quality assurance.

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GENERAL COMPETENCIES (applies to all WCED senior posts)

Knowledge

• Public policy and strategy development processes.
• Governance systems, PFMA, HR and financial management in the public sector.
• Public communication, education, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• South African constitutional and legal framework affecting education.

Skills

• Strong conceptual, analytical, and leadership ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
• High-level written and oral communication.
• Computer literacy and digital competence.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker and innovator.
• Able to manage ambiguity, pressure, and tight deadlines.
• Team builder with integrity, influence, and resilience.

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SALARY PACKAGE

• Salary Level: Senior Management Service (SMS)
• All-inclusive annual package: Approximately R1 200 000 – R1 900 000 per annum, depending on the specific post, grade, and experience level.
• Package includes basic salary, pension, medical aid, and flexible benefits in line with DPSA SMS guidelines.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR WCED JOBS

Please read the instructions carefully before applying.

• This post is advertised on the department’s on-line
• The website can be access via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/, click on vacancies and click on the link: E-Recruitment System for Office-Based and Public
• Applicants can register their profiles and apply for posts on-line.
• Applicants must ensure that they click on the correct post and post number when applying for

Applicants are to take cognizance of the following:

• Applicants already registered on the system: e-Recruitment for Educators need not register again.
• All information must be captured on the online profile. The system will generate curriculum vitae (CV) for you. The uploading of documents is not necessary.
• When shortlisted for an interview, certified copies of all supporting documentation (e.g. qualifications, driver’s licence, identity document, etc.) must be submitted to the interview committee.
• Non-RSA citizens/Permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy of his/her Permanent Resident Permit with his/her on-line
• Only on-line applications will be considered.

Application Deadline

• Applications should reach the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Management on time. As it is indicated for each positions of interest above.

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