Director: CET Curriculum and Institutional Support )- Ref No: DHET06/10/2023 at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification. 
• A relevant postgraduate degree in Education (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage. 
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10 years of experience in the Post-School Education and Training sector with at least of five (5) of years proven experience at the Middle Management level.
• Consideration will be given to candidates with proven management experience working in Community Education and Training (CET) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) environments.
• Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the CET sector will be an added advantage. 
• Further requirements are excellent and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours. 

Skills required: 

• Ability to work in a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, financial management, strategic planning, and leadership.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively.
• A valid driver’s licence is essential.

DUTIES: 

• Ensure effective leadership and management of the strategic planning process, institutional governance, and management support in the Region.
• Provide proper and effective curriculum development and support in the region. 
• Manage lecturer development and support, including the effective support of the governance (councils, SRCs, Academic Boards and others) in the Region. 
• Manage and support teaching and learning in the colleges.
• Oversee the management of examinations and assessments. 
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation functions of the programmes in the Colleges.
• Provide overall monitoring and evaluation, including reporting in line with the departmental frameworks. 
• Liaise with industry, SETAs, and other government institutions to create a conducive environment for partnerships and stakeholder relations. 
• Manage the delegated administrative and financial responsibilities.
• Manage the compensation of employees’ budget in the unit including the recruitment processes and 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.