The Department of Basic Education was formed when the former National Department of Education was split into two: Department of Basic Education and the Department of Higher Education and Training. The DBE deals with all schools from Grade R to Grade 12, including adult literacy programmes. The aim of the DBE is to develop, maintain and support a South Africa...
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Director: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (Further Educatin and Training – Grades 10 – 12)
The applicant must be in a possession of a Bachelors' degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement in the FET band coupled with relevant experience in the field;
5 years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level; At least five (5) years’ experience in working within the FET band, in the Basic Education Sector;
Knowledge of the key challenges in Further Education and Training (FET) and how these can be mediated to improve learner performance in schools;
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assuming overall responsibility for the management, leadership and mentoring of staff in the Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (FET);
Providing visionary and strategic leadership as well as guidance pertaining to policy development; Monitoring of the implementation of the curriculum and assessment;
Coordinating of the curriculum related activities to support the learning Recovery Framework; Leading and coordinating the strengthening of the Curriculum project;
Prudently handling the budget of the Directorate, including doing forecasts and projections, analyse spending trends and adapt spending accordingly.