Senior Manager: Curriculum and Material Developmental Assurance at Border Management Authority

The successful candidates  will be expected to perform the following duties 

Strategic Curriculum Planning and Skills Development

• Provide strategic leadership in curriculum planning and development by conducting training needs analyses aligned to the BMA mandate, organisational priorities, operational requirements and identified skills gaps to support workforce capability and institutional performance.

Curriculum and Learning Programme Development

• Oversee the design, development, review and implementation of occupational curricula, learning programmes, unit standards and curriculum management plans in line with QCTO requirements, organisational objectives and national skills development priorities.

Learning Material and Assessment Design

• Manage the development and quality assurance of learner guides, facilitator guides, assessment instruments and related learning resources to ensure effective delivery, learner support and compliance with occupational learning standards.

Regulatory and Legislative Compliance

• Ensure alignment of all curricula, learning programmes and training interventions with SAQA, NQF,  QCTO and other applicable legislative, regulatory, policy and governance requirements, including the integration of operational and legislative content into learning materials.

Stakeholder and Subject Matter Expert Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration and engagement with subject matter experts, regulatory bodies, operational environments and relevant stakeholders to validate learning content, strengthen programme relevance and support effective curriculum implementation.

Programme Accreditation and Learning Support Coordination

• Support the accreditation and approval of learning programmes and training providers, including the sourcing and coordination of project facilitators, assessors, moderators and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) practitioners to ensure compliant programme delivery

Monitoring, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor curriculum implementation, learner participation, assessments, attendance, retention and certification processes, and compile accurate management and compliance reports to support decision-making, continuous improvement and the effectiveness of occupational learning interventions.

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight of the Quality Assurance function for occupationally directed learning programmes by ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks, QCTO requirements, delegated functions, policies, standards and service level agreements, while providing strategic advice to management on quality assurance, accreditation, certification and occupational learning matters.

Provider Accreditation and Workplace Approval

• Manage the accreditation, approval, registration, auditing, monitoring and continuous compliance of training providers, workplaces and learning sites, including the evaluation of Service Providers’ Quality Management Systems, implementation of developmental improvement plans and coordination of corrective actions arising from audits and verification processes.

Learning Programme and Qualification Management

• Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of occupational qualifications, curricula, learning programmes, skills programmes, assessment specifications and learning materials to ensure alignment with organisational capability requirements, national skills priorities and regulatory standards.

Assessment, Moderation and Certification Management

• Manage learner assessment, moderation, workplace-based learning, external integrated summative assessments, certification and Statements of Results processes to ensure fairness, validity, reliability, quality assurance compliance and the timeous issuing of certificates and learner achievements.

Assessor, Moderator and Stakeholder Coordination

• Oversee the registration, appointment, development, monitoring and record management of assessors, moderators, subject matter experts, consultants and external service providers, while facilitating effective stakeholder collaboration with regulatory bodies, SETAs, professional bodies, industry partners and internal business units.

Quality Assurance Administration, Records and Reporting

• Ensure effective governance, administration, document control, record keeping and data management relating to learners, providers, assessors, moderators, qualifications, assessments and certification, including the management of quality assurance information systems and the compilation of accurate strategic, operational, accreditation and compliance reports within prescribed timeframes.

Operational Excellence, Risk and Continuous Improvement

• Manage financial, human and operational resources within the Quality Assurance Unit and implement continuous improvement, risk management, compliance monitoring and innovation initiatives to strengthen occupational learning quality, governance, operational efficiency and service delivery excellence. Prepare and present reports for submission to the BMA Management/Executives and Governing committees and other stakeholders.Facilitate and oversee the development and monitoring of policies, standard operating procedures, systems and controls Cultivate strategic partnerships and collaborations with relevant institutions. Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing. Provide advocacy on matters related to Learning & Development to empower the BMA stakeholders to make informed decisions. Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required. Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the operational work plans to impact stakeholders. Develop and management of the budget of the Division by ensuring financial stability within the Division. Ensure expenditure is in line with budget requirements. Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE) Maximise revenue and reduce expenditure through effective cost control measures. Set, establish goals for budget adherence and controls for relevant area and establish best practice principles in process and application. Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of departmental resources. 
• Lead the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the department.  Lead the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring and nurturing of departmental talent. Lead and drive a high performance culture by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures based on agreed upon objectives.

Requirements

• An undergraduate Qualification at NQF 7 in Education Management/ Education Training and Development and OD ETDP Diploma NQF Level 5/6.
• An Honours degree at NQF 8 in Education Management would be advantageous. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at managerial level in Learning environment.
• Willingness to work outside of official hours.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.