Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation (Short Skills Programs, Special Projects And Data Management)

Requirements

National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/ plus a recognised Degree/Diploma in Education. A minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in the TVET sector of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial level. Must be registered with SACE. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook) and must also have a valid Driver’s License. Working experience in Data Management or TVETMIS. Competencies: Knowledge of PSETA and CET Act, Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, and the Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework, Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, Knowledge of Education Act. Skills: Administrative, Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, client-oriented, project management, Team leadership. Planning and organizing. Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Project management, Team leadership, and people management.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and monitor the implementation short skills occupational programs, learnerships and special programs, ensuring all administrative functions related to ongoing programmes are efficiently managed. Conduct regular monitoring of programme progress, including site visits where necessary, to ensure effective delivery. Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with both the public and private sectors to secure funding for learnerships and short skills programmes and facilitate work placements for learners requiring practical experience. Manage SETA funding. Drive programme accreditation applications with all relevant SETAs/ QCTO, aligning these with industry needs and community demands as identified through Skills Audits of the respective Municipalities. Ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of occupational qualifications across all college delivery sites. Oversee the development of project plans, including milestones, resource requirements and timeframes. Compile the project budgets and manage all related expenditure. Oversee the sectional budget, managing payments to training providers, facilitators, and learner stipends, as well as procurement of stationery, PPE, and work equipment. Proactively identify and manage risks that could impact the smooth running of the unit, such as learner dropouts linked to stipend delays, and ensure timely submission of monthly reports and quarterly reports to maintain transparency and accountability. Oversee the management of TVETMIS, including data capturing, validation and extradition of College data. Compile college reports based on TVETMIS data. Manage human, physical and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

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Notes

To Apply: Applications must be submitted on completed latest Z83 form. A detailed comprehensive CV is required. Certified copies of the required documents as per the advert specification will be requested from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit completed latest Z83 form and detailed comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, financial record 93 checks, verification of qualification and previous employment verification). Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their applications within 3 months after the advert closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful. The employer is an equal opportunity and reserves the right not to appoint. The decision of employment in terms of employment equity will be determined by the employment equity targets of the Department/College. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All Applications must be submitted through email addresses per position and ensure that it is 1 attachment. CLOSING DATE : 06 November 2026 at 14H00