DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: HO 2026/11/39
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office: Directorate: Formal Education and Skills Development
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised Degree/Diploma in Education/ Advanced Technical and Vocational Teaching/ Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training and Teaching or relevant qualification. 3-5 years management experience within an education and training environment at an ASD level. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of DBE/DHET curriculum. Understanding the National Qualification Framework. Management of education and training. Risk assessment, skills development, capacity building, strategic planning and performance management. Understanding of DCS environment, justice cluster, relevant prescripts. PFMA – compilation of expenditure and reporting. Applied strategic thinking, communication, project management, presentations, report writing, service delivery standards, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training), project and programme management. Decision making, problem solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation, organising, conflict management and analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation.

Duties

Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and operational frameworks relating to education, occupational and vocational training programmes. Manage the development, review, alignment and implementation of education, occupational and vocational training curricula to ensure compliance with legislative prescripts, education standards and offender rehabilitation requirements. Manage systems and mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality, effectiveness and impact of curriculum delivery. Manage assessment, moderation, certification and qualification processes to ensure learners receive recognised qualifications. Manage performance information. Management of human resources, finance and assets.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.