DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Higher Education And Training

Assistant Director: Curriculum Development And Implementation (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES)

Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits

The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Assistant Director: Curriculum Development And Implementation (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES). This is a permanent role based in Gauteng Department Of Health.

Corporate OfficeApplications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/30, page 28

Reference number
CORP/ASD/CURR/04 (Re-advert) Permanent (PERSAL Appointment)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng Department Of Health
Closing date
20 November 2026
Job level
10
Centre
Corporate Office

What you will need

  • Matric / Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Education or a relevant qualification.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the registration processes and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the of the PSET White paper and CET Act.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NDP 2030, Skills Development Act, Employment of Educators Act, Public Service Act, and Labour Relations Act.
  • Knowledge of the Ethical regulatory and legislative framework.
  • Knowledge of practice notes, provincial and national policy frameworks relevant to Education, Training and Development.
  • Knowledge of Skills Development Act, PSET Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act.
  • Should have 29 strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, problem solving, project management and people management skills.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 5 years work experience in the TVET sector delivering academic programmes. Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience as a Senior Lecturer (PL2) or Head of Division (PL3).

Professional registration

Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the registration processes and procedures.

Driver's licence

Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the registration processes and procedures.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NDP 2030, Skills Development Act, Employment of Educators Act, Public Service Act, and Labour Relations Act.
  • Knowledge of Skills Development Act, PSET Act, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act.
  • Should have 29 strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, problem solving, project management and people management skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide curriculum improvement and implementation support for ministerial programmes in line with the strategic objectives.
  • Oversee and report on the implementation of IQMS and provide lecturer development support.
  • Conduct impact assessment on training interventions and initiatives to improve student and lecturer performance.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor academic and curriculum policies.
  • Support the implementation of new programmes, qualifications, and curriculum.
  • Conduct research on labour market needs to identify and recommend new demand driven, relevant and responsive programmes.
  • Coordinate the implementation of ICASS guidelines for Occupational programmes, Report 191 and NC(V).
  • Manage the phase out of R191 and NC(V).
  • Develop policy/guidelines for the management of curriculum.
  • Provide required support to the college executive and oversight bodies.
  • Oversee coordinated curriculum delivery at college delivery sites.
  • Plan for the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
  • Provide support and assistance with admission processes.
  • Ensure the provision of guidance for the improvement of curriculum content and delivery based on engagement with public and private industry stakeholders.
  • Plan, implement and monitor the blended curriculum delivery mode and online learning across campuses.
  • Analyse results and implement intervention plans for critical subjects.
  • Oversee accreditation of Occupational Programmes to establish partnerships for work integrated learning Plan class visits for classroom teaching and learning, ICASS and ISAT support.
  • Identify learner material, equipment, and other resource

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Please hand deliver your application or email it to [email protected] in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.

  • Application method: Hand delivery
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Ms M Hlatshwayo/Mr P Motai
  • Telephone: (011) 692 4004

Please note

  • All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR Office.
  • Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  • Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification).
  • People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  • Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts.
  • People with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full.
  • Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.

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