DHET Vision
An integrated, coordinated and articulated PSET system for improved economic participation and the social development of youth and adults.
DHET Mission
To provide strategic leadership to the PSET system through the development of appropriate steering mechanisms; effective oversight, monitoring and evaluation; the provision of support service...
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An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Education and Training Development /Teaching or related qualification.
A minimum of Five (5) years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level in Education Management/ Higher Education environment;
Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulatory frameworks governing the basic and higher education sector; Advanced experience in interpretation, development, and implementation of teacher education and development policies;
DUTIES :
Lead and manage the Department of Higher Education and Training’s responsibilities with respect to developing, maintaining, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of policies for initial teacher education and continuing professional development of education professionals.
Conceptualise and implement programmes and projects to strengthen early childhood, schooling, community education and training (CET) and technical and vocational training (TVET) college lecturers’ teacher education programmes and qualifications at universities. Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development (ISPFTED) and the National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development (NPFTED).
Provide strategic support to the sector through the Provincial Teacher Education Development Committee (PTEDC). Monitor teacher supply and demand patterns, teacher education enrolments, graduation and graduate employment patterns and using information to inform teacher production planning.
Have constant engagements with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and universities on various matters of interest in the sector. Draft speeches, briefing notes and replies to parliamentary and media questions. Collate inputs for Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP). Prepare and make presentations to different stakeholders. Travel extensively and attend meetings with universities, stakeholders, and partners for various purposes.
Manage and monitor the Directorate, the Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme (TLDCIP) and partner- and donor-funded projects’ budget and expenditure. Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan (APP) and ensure the compilation of annual report and strategic plan of the Directorate.