ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION: MINISTERIAL PROGRAMMES (PORTFOLIO FOCUS: DIGITAL, BLENDED & DISTANCE LEARNING)

Department of Higher Education and Training

Reference number: ASDCI/05/09/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus actual benefits
Centre: Central Office, King William’s Town
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate recognised three-year qualification in Education, Curriculum Studies, Education Technology, Open/Distance Learning, Institutional Design or related field. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage. Relevant experience in TVET/post school curriculum implementation, teaching and learning, e-learning/LMS implementation, instructional design or academic development, with demonstrated coordination. At least three years at supervisory level. Sound knowledge of NC(V), occupational and other applicable Ministerial programmes and curriculum implementation requirements. Practical knowledge of Moodle or a comparable Learning Management System, including course design, quizzes, assignments, resource management and learning analytics. Knowledge of blended, remote and distance learning principles, digital learning material development, copyright/OER considerations and online assessment integrity. Ability to train and support lecturers, manage projects, analyse academic performance and prepare management reports. Ability to develop academically sound and costed concepts for short courses, continuing education and remote learning offerings in collaboration with Finance and Partnerships and Linkages. Computer Literacy and a valid driving license. Skills: Curriculum implementation and quality assurance, digital/blended/remote teaching, Moodle/LMS academic Implementation, Instructional design and learning-material development, lecturer development and facilitation, Data analytics and learning analytics, project and change management, business-case development and innovation, stakeholder management, strong communication and report-writing skills. Extensive knowledge of relevant academic governance, assessment and moderation processes, including the Continuing Education and Training Colleges Act, 2006 (CET Act) and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001).

Duties

Coordinate and monitor implementation of Ministerial programmes. Ensure curriculum coverage and compliance with DHET curriculum requirements, coordinate teaching plans, pacing schedules and academic improvement interventions, lead implementation of blended, online and distance learning. Manage institutional utilisation of Moodle and other approved learning platforms. Coordinate development and quality assurance of digital learning content, promote online quizzes, virtual classrooms, simulations and technology-enabled teaching. Monitor lecturer and student participation on digital learning platforms. Coordinate lecturer development in digital teaching methodologies, support student digital literacy and online learning access. Develop and monitor distance-learning delivery models, collaborate with ICT and relevant partners on digital learning infrastructure and innovation. Monitor the impact of digital learning on student performance and access, prepare curriculum implementation and digital learning reports, support expansion of flexible learning opportunities and alternative revenue-generating programme delivery in collaboration with finance and Linkages and Partnerships. Supervise staff and manage the performance of the portfolio.

Where to send your application

Please hand-deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Qonce, 5600. Email: Address: vacancies@lovedale.org.za

Enquiries

Ms P Xamesi / Ms U Ncethelo / Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223

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. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. 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. NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified. The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. 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 generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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