Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation (NCV, Occupational REF NO: EMC/1/21/26 at Department of Higher Education and Training

SALARY : R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10) 

CENTRE : Head Office 

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.
• Competencies: Knowledge of PSETA and CET Act, Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Knowledge of Skills development Act, Public service Regulations and Public Service Act, and 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: Planning and organizing, financial management, Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, Planning and organizing, People management. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic and curriculum policies to ensure alignment with national directives. Support the introduction of new programmes, qualifications, and revisions to the National Curriculum (Vocational), and coordinate policy updates with SAQA accordingly.
• Manage the review and implementation of ICASS guidelines for all assessments, including the development of classroom management policies to enhance curriculum delivery. Monitor and evaluate the conduct of assessments across all programmes and provide comprehensive reports to college executive management and relevant oversight bodies.
• Ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of the curriculum across all college delivery sites, promoting best-practice teaching in collaboration with campus managers. Provide academic management services by offering ongoing support to lecturing staff, planning for quality teaching and learning, assisting with student admissions, and ensuring enrolment targets are met. Facilitate access to career guidance to support students in making informed programme selections.
• Guide the improvement of curriculum content and delivery through active engagement with public and private industry stakeholders. Analyse academic results, develop intervention plans for critical subjects, and coordinate classroom visits to support ICASS and ISAT compliance. Oversee the provision of appropriate learning materials by coordinating development activities, identifying material and resource requirements, and managing the dissemination of learning tools. Effectively manage all human, financial, and physical resources allocated to the unit to ensure optimal academic performance and service delivery.