Deputy Director: Cet Curriculum And Institutional Support (X2 Posts) Branch: Community Education And Training Salary : R1 101 468 Per Annum (Level 12), (All-Inclusive Remuneration Package) Centre : Johannesburg

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification. A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) or PSET Sector environment with at least three (3) to five (5) years ‘of relevant experience at the junior management level is required. Sound Knowledge of Curriculum Development and Institutional Support in line with the strategic objectives of the Department of Higher Education and Training. Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the TVET sector. Advanced experience in the interpretation, development, and implementation of policies. Skills requirements are good and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills. Good project management and communication skills, including proposal and report writing and understanding of basic financial management systems. The ability to work with a team; the ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies. The ability to work in collaboration with lecturers at TVET Colleges and with other government departments and relevant role-players, and good computer skills. willingness to travel and a valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Director: Curriculum and Institutional Support: will be responsible for implementing curriculum and institutional support in the Region; Ensuring the TVET curriculum development and support for the TVET Colleges; Providing TVET institutional Planning; Providing advice and guidance on formal non-and formal programmes; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of developed frameworks for TVET Colleges; Support monitor and verify college systems and sub-systems in relations to student admission and enrolment management, as well as data reporting; Ensure Supporting and monitoring the implementation of the National Improvement Plan for teaching and learning in TVET Colleges. Ensure monitoring and evaluation of appropriate data collection and management; Provide oversight functions on governance and management areas in TVET Colleges Conducting monitoring visits to pilot centres, give advice to the department on matters related to programmes; curriculum and assessment in TVET Colleges. Be a member of the National Coordinating Curriculum Committee. Provide support to the public CET College on matters relating to labour relations, change management, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS. Ensure compliance with Public Service Regulations and all administrative matters. Support the Director in managing the Directorate including assisting with planning, budgeting, and management of staff within the line function. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Notes

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, 44 disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“ DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026