Job Vacancies at National School of Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) in curriculum development, instructional design, education, capacity development, or a related field. A post-graduate qualification (NQF level 9 or 10) will be an added advantage, particularly given the higher education mandate.
• Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an advantage. The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers.
• Experience: Extensive proven and relevant experience of which five (5) years must be at a senior managerial level, in education, training, or public sector capacity building. Proven experience in: Curriculum development and accreditation processes (CHE/QCTO/SAQA). 

DUTIES :

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following Key Results Areas: Develop, review, and implement curriculum policies, norms, standards, and institutional curriculum frameworks aligned with national priorities and organisational strategy. Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive ETD practitioner professionalization framework, including competency standards, learning pathways, and continuous professionals’ development programmes. Oversee the incorporation of Africanised and decolonised perspectives through a formal curriculum transformation plan incorporating inclusivity, citizen-centered service delivery, and social justice principles to enhance cultural relevance and responsiveness to the public sector needs. Oversee the planning and development and management of qualification and programme pipelines aligned to NQF level descriptors and institutional priorities.
• Integrate digital learning strategies and innovation frameworks into curriculum planning and delivery. Lead and manage the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of accredited and non-accredited programmes. Develop and implement standardised curriculum development methodologies, tools, and templates. Support other units to maintain quality assurance systems, including moderation, peer review, and continuous improvement processes. Lead the development of modular, stackable, and credit-bearing programmes including micro-credentials and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Facilitate the integration of digital learning technologies and innovative instructional methodologies into programme delivery.
• Ensure alignment between curriculum architecture, accreditation requirements, learner pathways, and institutional strategy. Implement rigorous quality assurance mechanisms including accreditation, moderation, peer review, continuous improvement, and impact evaluation to ensure curriculum relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with accreditation standards across accredited and non-accredited programmes. Integrate cutting edge educational technologies and diverse instructional methodologies within a coherent digital leaning ecosystem, informed by learning analytics and emerging EdTech trends to enhance accessibility and learner impact.
• Contribute towards programme effectiveness, including learner performance, impact, and continuous improvement interventions. Conduct benchmarking exercises to align programmes with national and international best practices. Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with government institutions, higher education institutions, SETAs, and international organisations. Design and implement capacity-building and continuous professional development initiatives for ETD practitioners.
• Provide advice and support to public sector institutions on curriculum development and professionalization. Plan and facilitate knowledge-sharing platforms, including workshops, seminars, and communities of practice. Identify and secure funding opportunities, partnerships, and sponsorships to support curriculum and professionalization initiatives. Design and tailor programme offerings to meet the needs of diverse learner groups. Facilitate collaboration and coordination with internal units and external stakeholders to strengthen curriculum and professionalization initiatives. Provide secretariat and technical support to academic, curriculum and Professionalization governance structure including the preparation of reports, submissions and compliance documentation.
• Establish, chair, and manage interdepartmental and intergovernmental forums, higher education institutions, Setas, professional bodies and international organisation to support curriculum development, Professionalization, accreditation and research initiatives. Initiate and manage collaborative programmes with local and international institutions. Represent the institution at national and international platforms, forums and conferences, providing intellectual and Professionalization leadership in public-sector education and training. Develop and maintain partnerships to support curriculum and professional development. 

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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.