DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DELIVER

Job Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Deputy Director: Occupational Qualifications Delivery based in Olifantsfontein (Ref: DHET 19/09/2026). Offering an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1,101,468 per annum (Level 12). Applicants must possess an NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Administration, Management, or Engineering, alongside 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in skills development or TVET, and 3 years at a junior management level. Responsibilities include coordinating occupational qualifications implementation, stakeholder engagement, and supporting workplace-based learning.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Management or Engineering related qualifications.
• An artisan trade qualification and experience as an artisan assessor, trainer and moderator would be an advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant experience in skills development, TVET, or occupational qualifications environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years at a junior management level or Assistant Director.
• Sound knowledge of Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system, including Occupational Qualifications, SETAs, TVET colleges, and workplace-based learning.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and policy frameworks such as the Skills Development Act, Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF), and the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training.
• Understanding of the District Development Model (DDM) will be an added advantage.
• Good coordination, stakeholder management, monitoring and evaluation, report writing, and project management skills.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate, support, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of Occupational Qualifications (OQs) in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate and support the participation of SETAs, State-Owned Companies (SoCs), government departments, Provincial Skills Development Forums (PSDFs), and industry partners in the provision of workplace-based learning opportunities for A21 learners.
• Coordinate and support the phased-out implementation of NATED N1–N3 Engineering programmed in collaboration with the TVET Branch, QCTO, and other stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the District Development Model (DDM) for the development of artisans and entrepreneurs.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of the Pre-Vocational Learning Programmed (PLP) for engineering programmers.
• Provide operational support and coordination to the Occupational Qualifications Delivery (OQD) Sub-Directorate.

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