See also: Department of Basic Education.
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Superseding1: | Department of Basic Education |
| Superseding2: | Department of Higher Education and Training |
| Jurisdiction: | Government of South Africa |
The Department of Education was one of the departments of the South African government until 2009, when it was divided into the Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training. It oversaw the education and training system of South Africa, including schools and universities. The political head of the department was the Minister of Education, the last of which was Naledi Pandor.