Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation (Short Skills Programs, Special Projects and Data Mangement) REF NO: EMC/1/20/26 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. 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. 

DUTIES :

• 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.