Director: Curriculum Support at National School of Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design, and teaching, especially in areas of politics and economic governance.
• Masters or post-graduate qualification in curriculum development and instructional design and experience in teaching Public Affairs will be an added advantage.
• The job holder will be subjected to a security vetting process, the clearance level of which will be determined. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela).
• Experience Five 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Research and collate relevant content to inform NSG curriculum and ensure its alignment with Constitutional Values and Principals and the objectives of the National Framework towards the Professionalisation of the Public Sector. Design and develop compelling course content based on applicable international and national standards and policy to mediate capacity building towards capable public servants. Write learning materials for face-to-face as well as for eLearning delivery. Determine the appropriate instructional methodologies for face-to-face and online delivery. Utilize multimedia resources to enhance learning effectiveness. Collaborate with international programmes and initiatives to incorporate international and global perspectives into the curriculum. Ensure that the course materials and activities comply with legal and ethical standards, including copyright and intellectual property rights. Examine the course content, teaching materials, and resources to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant. Implement a structured review and approval workflow for curriculum changes to maintain consistency and quality. Review data related to student performance as well as evaluation reports to identify trends and areas for improvement. Design course content and materials cognisant of principles and values of inclusivity and social justice. Interpret macro policies to translate into learning content and segments. Provide guidance and advice to curriculum developers on the interpretation of government policy to develop learning content. Write clear, concise, and comprehensive policy documents outlining objectives, strategies, guidelines, and procedures for implementation. Compose and write scholarly articles and position papers to influence NSG’s curriculum content. Develop and implement NSG curriculum design and delivery policy in line with the objectives of the National Framework towards the Professionalisation of the public service. Establish a system for ongoing policy monitoring to inform NSG curriculum content and development processes. Assess the curriculum's compliance with external accreditation, regulatory, and Total Quality Management System (TQMS) standards. Communicate TQMS policies and quality standards to all relevant stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding. Implement a structured review and approval workflow for curriculum changes to maintain consistency and quality. Navigate the policy landscape to build capacity in the development team for policy interpretation in the learning content. Identify the specific needs and goals of learners and facilitators to tailor the curriculum learning pathways. Define the educational goals and outcomes that the learning pathways are intended to achieve. Evaluate the quality, credibility and relevance of NSG’s courses towards structuring learning pathways. Organize learning content into a logical sequence to progress from foundation to advanced competency levels. Curate the learning pathways into manageable learning units. Provide specifications for the institutional Learner Management System (LMS) to enable the implementation of skills programmes, short learning programmes and qualifications. Ensure that the learning pathways accommodate the diverse learning needs and professional progression needs of the NSG’s target audiences. Ensure that all materials and activities are accessible to a diverse range of learners and address any accessibility and inclusivity concerns. Establish quality control measures to ensure that the courses and materials within the pathway are up-to-date and of high quality. Update and improve the learning pathway based on feedback, changes in the field, and evolving educational goals. Collaborate with Faculties and Technical support services to ensure that trends and gaps are addressed in the learning content. Liaise with quality assurance and accreditation to ensure consistency with quality standards and accreditation requirements. Present reviewed courses to Quality Assurance (QA) meetings. Provide the materials developers with feedback from stakeholder consultations. Implement QA recommendations. Report on QA recommendations and reports for implementation. Foster a collaborative relationship with internal and external faculty to incorporate inputs into the learning content and ensure continuous improvement of learning material. Facilitate internal working sessions on the latest effective teaching, facilitation methods and curriculum innovations. Explore in collaboration with eLearning Unit innovative tools and platforms to enhance online learner experiences. Review the technology tools, and online resources used in the course to ensure they remain current, relevant, and effective. Curate and update digital content and resources to keep them current and relevant. Apply principles of instructional design to create engaging and effective online learning experiences. Implement quality control measures to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of online courses and materials. Evaluate the effectiveness of the eLearning curriculum, make necessary adjustments, and stay current with evolving eLearning trends and technologies. Establish and manage public and private sector networks and multi-sector relationships relevant to the subject matter area located within the bands. Manage cross-functional projects to advance capacity development support initiatives. Participate in capacity development interventions, including facilitation of offerings, publications and presentation of papers. Identify potential risks in the curriculum design and delivery process and develop mitigation strategies. Management of people and resources.