ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

Department of Higher Education and Training

Reference number: ASDE&A/03/09/2026
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

Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). An appropriate M+3-year degree or Diploma. Recognised teaching qualification. At least three (3) years teaching experience in the TVET College. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience at supervisory level. An in-depth knowledge of academic support with proven experience. A proven understanding of vocational training and its importance for delivery of critical skills. Knowledge of all Education related legislative framework such as PAM, CET Act of 2006 as amended, all Assessment related policies &guidelines, curriculum guidelines, Public Service Act. Be in a possession of a valid code 8 driver’s license. Sound Computer Skills in MS Office (Beginners-intermediate level) and self-motivated good organizing, planning, problem solving and analytical skills. Registration with SACE. An extensive understanding of the DHET Examination & Assessment Policies and latest ICASS Guidelines; Excellent management and organization skills; when the arises. Must be able to work under pressure and adapt to changes in the TVET sector. Computer literate on Assessment & Examinations eLearning platforms.

Duties

Manage and coordinate internal and external examinations and assessments activities across the College. Ensure compliance with DHET, Umalusi, QCTO and institutional assessment and examination policies, procedures and regulations. Coordinate examination and assessment planning, candidate registration, mark capturing results processing and verification processes. Manage, secure handling of examination materials and scripts. Coordinate invigilation, marking and moderation processes. Manage assessment and examination irregularities. Monitor examination centre readiness and compliance. Coordinate outstanding results, certification and National N Diploma matters. Analyse assessment results and prepare performance reports, support academic interventions arising from assessment performance, maintain examination records and assessment databases, liaise with relevant regulatory and certification bodies. Supervise staff and manage the performance of the examinations and assessments function.

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 29

Enquiries

Ms P Xamesi / Ms N Mjonono / 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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