The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is a national department of the Republic of South Africa under the national government of South Africa.
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 strategic goals of the Department of Basic Education 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
- Improved social cohesion in schools and well-being of learners
Reporting Entities
- Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC)
- South African Council for Educators (SACE)
- Umalusi – Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
Office Bearers/Management
Minister
- Ms Siviwe Gwarube (Minister of Basic Education) (DA)
Deputy Minister
- Dr Makgabo 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 (Delivery and Support)
- Mr Patrick Khunou (Finance and Administration)
- Dr Barney Mthembu (Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring)
- Mr Paddy Padayachee (Business Intelligence)
- 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
- Adv Ntini Mashigo (Deputy Information Officer)
- Mr Elijah Mhlanga (Departmental Spokesperson)
- Lukhanyo Vangqa (Ministerial Spokesperson)
Secretaries
- Ms Nomathemba Maake (Personal Assistant: Director General)
- Mr Steve Mabua (Private Secretary: Minister)
- Ms Zubeida Sattar (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 222 Struben Street, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 357 3000 / 0800 202 933 |
| Email: | callcentre@dbe.gov.za |
| Website: | www.education.gov.za |
