Deputy Director: CET Institutional Planning and Support at Department of Higher Education and Training

CENTRE :

• Gauteng and Free State Regional Office 
• Johannesburg Regional Office Ref No: DHET09/02/2026 
• Bloemfontein Regional Office Ref No: DHET10/02/2026 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification. A minimum of three (3) years’ appropriate experience in Junior Management/ Assistant Director in Community Education and Training or PSET Sector environment.
• 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 CET sector. Advanced experience in the interpretation, development, and implementation of policies. 

DUTIES : 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 CET curriculum development and support for the CET Colleges; Providing CET institutional Planning; Providing advice and guidance on formal non-and formal programmes;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of developed frameworks for CET 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 CET Colleges.
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation of appropriate data collection and management; Provide oversight functions on governance and management areas in CET Colleges Conducting monitoring visits to pilot centres, give advice to the department on matters related to programmes; curriculum and assessment in CET 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.