ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TVET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Technical And Vocational Education And Training Component: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office

Reference number: DHET 24/09/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor's Degree / Diploma / National Diploma (NQF 6) in Education or related qualification. A certificate in facilitation/ assessor/ moderator will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years at Supervisory level in post-school education or a related field. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning. Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Services Regulations, Public Services Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Public TVET sector. A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues, and capacity building, interpretation, analyse and apply current legislation and departmental policies, administrative skills, planning and organizing skill, Financial Management skills, Report writing skills, Communication and interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Project Management, Team leadership and People Management, Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license.

Duties

Oversee, support, monitor, and verify college system and sub-systems about curriculum delivery in the public TVET colleges. Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Conduct teaching and learning support in line with national policy and process reports on time. Develop and implement interventions/support mechanisms in line with the gaps identified in teaching and learning i.e., curriculum workshop. Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Plan and conduct Students support Services monitoring in line with the framework. Develop and implement interventions/support regarding the identified gaps. Ensure timeous interventions regarding issues affecting students who are to be allocated NSFAS allowance. Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Plan and implement lecturer development support and ensure reports are generated on interventions regarding gaps identified. Plan and implement lecturer development support on new and revised curricula. Plan and conduct Site-Based Assessment and examination monitoring per each examination cycle. Ensure Site-Base Assessment and examination monitoring reports are generated and approved timeously. Develop and implement intervention mechanisms in areas of no compliance. Analyse and report on the examination results per cycle. Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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