Assistant Director: Curriculum Development (Ministerial Programmes) at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12. A recognised tertiary qualification (REQV 13) in the relevant field, including a professional teaching qualification.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the TVET teaching environment, of which three (3) years must be at Campus Management level. A valid SACE certificate. A valid code B driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Develop, implement, and monitor academic and curriculum policies. Develop, implement, and monitor all QMS documents related to Ministerial Programmes. Ensure that classroom management takes place. Support the implementation of new programmes, qualifications, and revised NV(C) and R191 programmes and qualifications, or any other Ministerial programmes. Coordinate review and implementation of the ICASS instructions for NC(V) and R191. Ensure the conduct of assessment on all ministerial programmes takes place.
• Provide required reports to the college executive and oversight bodies. Oversee coordinated curriculum delivery at all campuses. Ensure the implementation of best practice teaching in collaboration with the campus manager. Monitor the recording and implementation of memos and directives received from DHET. Provide academic support to lecturing staff. Design and provide the college Academic Year Planner to guide staff with the campus manager. Monitor compliance with the College Academic Year Planner.
• Plan for delivery of quality teaching and learning. Monitor the Teaching and Learning Plan. Ensure that enrolment targets are set in line with campus facilities. Assist with admission processes. Ensure that the Admission Policy and Programme Policy are kept updated. Report on results and any other relevant indicators. Manage and oversee other modes of delivery, e.g. part-time classes. Analyse results and plan for intervention of critical subjects (Intervention Plan).
• Monitor class visit for support of ICASS and ISAT. Plan for delivery quality teaching and learning. Oversee SBA processes. Oversee staff development where applicable. Coordinate activities for the acquiring of learning materials. Identify learner materials, equipment and other resource requirements.
• Assist and authorise requests for PPE. Disseminate overall learning materials. Support and assist with blended learning. Support and assist with a learning management system (LMS). Manage and oversee COLTECH or other relevant programmes at campuses. Render management services to the staff. Convene HODs meetings.
• Monitor the allocation of staff and resources on the timetable and planning documents. Provide and present Academic Board reports. Submit documentation to DHET for approval of new programmes/subjects. Manage and oversee the Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP). Any other duties related to the post as requested by the DPA.