
Assistant Director: Curriculum Development And Implementation (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES)
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.
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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