Specialist: Curriculum and Materials Development at Border Management Authority

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties: 

 Curriculum Development & Implementation 

•  Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning objectives, outcomes, and competencies required for various roles and programs.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to gather relevant content and resources for curriculum development.
• Design comprehensive curriculum frameworks, course outlines, and learning pathways to guide the development of instructional materials.
• Incorporate best practices in instructional design to create engaging and learner centered curriculum.
• Assist in the sourcing of programme accreditation, registration of project facilitators, assessors, RPL Practitioners and Moderations.

Instructional Materials Development 

• Develop a wide range of learning materials, including presentations, participant guides, elearning modules, job aids, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Apply instructional design principles to create clear, concise, and visually appealing instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Utilize a variety of media and technology tools to enhance learning experiences, such as videos, interactive activities, and simulations.
• Ensure instructional materials are aligned with learning objectives, promote active learning, and facilitate knowledge retention.

Stakeholder Management and Relations   

• Provide advocacy on Curriculum and Material Development related matters to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the necessary organs of state and domestic and international organisations to promote and enhance effective, efficient and secure human movement.
• Ensure the development and effective stakeholder relations management with both local and international communities in support of national objectives and Curriculum and Material Development priorities.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration.
• Lead the identification and mitigation of internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
• Represent and participate in the BMA’s committees and tasks teams as members of the executive team.
• Lead the implementation of timeous communication on relevant information and legislation to the BMA.
• Participate in industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement and position the BMA.

Risk & Compliance  

• Keep abreast of changes in Curriculum and Material Development legislation, regulations and respond to changes through adjustments to the strategy and operational plans as required.
• Ensure submission of mandatory reports and information.
• Ensure the mitigation of the business units’ risk profile through the application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementing of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks. Assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to the business unit in consultation with the Executive Manager.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements.
• Ensure effective support in the provision of evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the BMA.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Matric (Grade 12)
• An undergraduate Qualification at NQF 7 in Education Management/ Education Training and Development Practices (ODETDP).

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at supervisory in Learning environment. Experience in Education, Training and Development (ETD) environment

Knowledge:

• South African Constitution. 
• BMA Act 2020
• Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and all applicable human resources legislation.
• National Qualification Framework Act 67 of 2008
• South African Qualifications Authority 58 of 1995
• Human Resources Development Strategy of South Africa
• National Skills Development Strategy III
• Public Finance Management Act. 
• Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable in the corporate environment. 
• National Treasury Regulations. 
• National Treasury Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
• Understanding of corporate governance best practice e.g. COSO Framework, ISO International Standard, King Report on Corporate Governance, and Ethics Frameworks. 
• Understanding of the Public Sector Integrity Management Framework