ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TVET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Job Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is hiring an Assistant Director for TVET Curriculum and Institutional Support based in Cape Town (Northern and Western Cape Regional Office). The role requires an NQF Level 6 qualification in Education or a related field, alongside 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in post-school education. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum delivery, monitoring TVET colleges, supporting teaching and learning, coordinating lecturer development, and managing assessment processes. Applicants must apply online via the new Z83 application system.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate Bachelor's Degree / Diploma / National Diploma (NQF 6) in Education or related qualification
• A certificate in facilitation, assessor, or moderator will be an added advantage
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years at Supervisory level in post-school education or a related field
• Knowledge of Teaching and Learning
• Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Services Regulations, Public Services Act and Labour Relations Act
• Knowledge of Public TVET sector
• A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues, capacity building, and policy interpretation
• Administrative, planning, organizing, financial management, report writing, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy, analytical skills, client-oriented approach, project management, team leadership, and people management
• Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee, support, monitor, and verify college system and sub-systems regarding curriculum delivery in public TVET colleges
• Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on monitoring findings and recommendations
• Conduct teaching and learning support in line with national policy and process reports on time
• Develop and implement interventions/support mechanisms in line with gaps identified in teaching and learning
• Plan and conduct Student Support Services monitoring in line with the framework and address identified gaps
• Ensure timeous interventions regarding issues affecting students who are to be allocated NSFAS allowance
• Plan and implement lecturer development support and ensure reports are generated on interventions regarding gaps identified
• Plan and implement lecturer development support on new and revised curricula
• Plan and conduct Site-Based Assessment and examination monitoring per each examination cycle
• Ensure Site-Base Assessment and examination monitoring reports are generated and approved timeously, developing interventions for non-compliance
• Analyse and report on examination results per cycle

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