Chief Director: Curriculum Support and Trainer Professionalisation REF NO: NSG 20/2026 at National School of Government

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, People who have applied previously are encouraged to re-apply. 

Job Purpose:

• To lead the institution-wide curriculum support and ETD practitioner Professionalization functions, positioning the National School of Government as a credible, innovative, and quality-driven education and training provider, constitutional values, public sector capability requirements, and the higher education and skills development mandate of the institution. 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7). A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an advantage. The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.
• Experience: Extensive proven and relevant experience of which five (5) years must be at a senior managerial level, leading curriculum design and development in education, training, or public sector capacity building.
• Proven experience in: Curriculum development of courses, occupational qualifications, skills programmes, and higher education programmes. Proven experience in developing curriculum qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Leading large-scale education or professionalization programmes. Managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets. Stakeholder engagement at the executive level (government, academia, international bodies).
• Demonstrated experience in driving innovation in learning and digital education. Experience in applied research, publication in curriculum, and development of curriculum frameworks.
• Knowledge: Higher education and skills development frameworks. Curriculum design, instructional design models, and outcomes-based education principles. Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation (including the Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act, Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, National Qualifications Framework Act and related Policies, Higher Education and Training Act. ETD practitioner professionalization frameworks, standards, and competency models. Public sector governance, administration, and policy environment. Digital learning ecosystems, e-learning platforms, and emerging EdTech trends.
• Research methodologies, knowledge management, and policy development in public education sectors. Financial management, budgeting, and MTEF processes within government. Change management, organisational development, and institutional transformation. Skills Curriculum architecture design for multi-course blended programmes. Advanced design and management of complex simulations and action learning. Strategic selection and procurement of new learning technologies.
• Learning analytics by linking data from other systems (e.g., LMS). Change management to drive adoption of new learning technologies and methods. Mentoring and leadership of curriculum and instructional design teams. High level of integrity and ethical conduct. Intellectual leadership and credibility in the education and public sector space. Results driven with a strong sense of accountability. Innovative and forward-thinking mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing ability. Resilience and ability to operate under pressure. Commitment to public service values and transformation. Attention to detail balanced with strategic perspective. Proven advanced writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Good conflict management skills. Public presentation & engagements. Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and Adobe.
• Competencies: Must be able to initiate and support organisational transformation and change to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver service delivery commitments. Must be able to promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning to enhance the collective knowledge of the organisation.
• Must be able to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to improving organisational processes to achieve organisational goals. Must be able to systematically identify, analyse, and resolve existing and anticipated problems to reach optimum solutions in a timely manner. Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs, and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve organisational goals.
• Must be willing and able to deliver services effectively and efficiently to put the spirit of customer service (Batho Pele) into practice. Must be able to exchange information and ideas in a clear and concise manner appropriate for the audience to explain, persuade, convince, and influence others to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Must be able to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the Public Service. Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends. Ability to multi-task and organise, prioritise and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions, take appropriate action, and resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision-making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders, and the public.
• Integrity and honesty, detail-oriented, creative and innovative, ability to work under pressure. Domestic and international travel and extended work hours when required. Preference will be given to African Males, Youth, African and Coloured Males and people with disability in accordance with our employment equity requirements. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Develop, review, and implement curriculum policies, norms, standards, and institutional curriculum frameworks aligned with national priorities and organisational strategy.
• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive ETD practitioner professionalization framework, including competency standards, learning pathways, and continuous professionals’ development programmes.
• Oversee the incorporation of Africanised and decolonised perspectives through a formal curriculum transformation plan incorporating inclusivity, citizen-centered service delivery, and social justice principles to enhance cultural relevance and responsiveness to the public sector needs.
• Oversee the planning and development and management of qualification and programme pipelines aligned to NQF level descriptors and institutional priorities. Integrate digital learning strategies and innovation frameworks into curriculum planning and delivery. Lead and manage the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of accredited and non-accredited programmes. Develop and implement standardised curriculum development methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Support other units to maintain quality assurance systems, including moderation, peer review, and continuous improvement processes. Lead the development of modular, stackable, and credit-bearing programmes including micro-credentials and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Facilitate the integration of digital learning technologies and innovative instructional methodologies into programme delivery. Ensure alignment between curriculum architecture, accreditation requirements, learner pathways, and institutional strategy. Implement rigorous quality assurance mechanisms including accreditation, moderation, peer review, continuous improvement, and impact evaluation to ensure curriculum relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with accreditation standards across accredited and non-accredited programmes.
• Integrate cutting edge educational technologies and diverse instructional methodologies within a coherent digital leaning ecosystem, informed by learning analytics and emerging EdTech trends to enhance accessibility and learner impact. Contribute towards programme effectiveness, including learner performance, impact, and continuous improvement interventions.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises to align programmes with national and international best practices. Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with government institutions, higher education institutions, SETAs, and international organisations. Design and implement capacity-building and continuous professional development initiatives for ETD practitioners. Provide advice and support to public sector institutions on curriculum development and professionalization.
• Plan and facilitate knowledge-sharing platforms, including workshops, seminars, and communities of practice. Identify and secure funding opportunities, partnerships, and sponsorships to support curriculum and professionalization initiatives.
• Design and tailor programme offerings to meet the needs of diverse learner groups. Facilitate collaboration and coordination with internal units and external stakeholders to strengthen curriculum and professionalization initiatives.
• Provide secretariat and technical support to academic, curriculum and Professionalization governance structure including the preparation of reports, submissions and compliance documentation.
• Establish, chair, and manage interdepartmental and intergovernmental forums, higher education institutions, Setas, professional bodies and international organisation to support curriculum development, Professionalization, accreditation and research initiatives. Initiate and manage collaborative programmes with local and international institutions.
• Represent the institution at national and international platforms, forums and conferences, providing intellectual and Professionalization leadership in public-sector education and training. Develop and maintain partnerships to support curriculum and professional development. 

APPLICATIONS : Apply Online (fill out the form and give detailed information and email the form and Z83)