SOCIAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION (DBE)

Contact Details

PHYSICAL: Sol Plaatje House, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria

POSTAL: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001

TEL: 012 357 3000 / 0800 202 933

WEB: www.education.gov.za

EMAIL: info@dbe.gov.za

Overview

The vision of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is of a South Africa in which all people have access to lifelong learning, as well as education and training, which will, in turn, contribute towards improving quality of life and building a peaceful, prosperous and democratic South Africa.

The Department’s strategic goals are: effective and efficient governance and management; effective development, monitoring of curriculum implementation and support; improved teacher supply, development and utilisation; effective systems for planning, coordination, information management, assessment and district support; and improved social cohesion in schools and well-being of learners.

Office Bearers

Minister: Mrs Angie Motshekga (Minister of Basic Education) (ANC)

Deputy Minister: Dr Reginah Mhaule (Deputy Minister of Basic Education) (ANC)

Director General: Mr Hubert Mathanzima Mweli

Chief of Staff: Mr Paul Sehlabelo

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Patrick Khunou

Deputy Directors General: Ms Simone Geyer (Planning and Delivery Oversight Unit), Mr Paddy Padayachee (Teachers, HR and Institutional Development), Dr Granville Whittle (Educational Enrichment Services)

Senior Management: Dr Faith Kumalo (Chief Director: Office of the Director General), Ms Mataole Ramohapi (Director: Office of the Director General)

Communications Officers: Mr Terence Khala (Media Liaison Officer), Mr Chris Leukes, Mr Elijah Mhlanga (Departmental Spokesperson), Ms Hope Mokgatlhe (Ministry Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson)

Secretaries: Ms Nomathemba Maake (Personal Assistant: Director General), Mr Steve Mabua (Private Secretary: Minister), Ms Zubeida Sattar (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister)