Assistant Director: Curriculum Development and Implementation (Occupational Programmes)

About

Permanent PERSAL appointment at Western TVET College Corporate Office. Requires an education or relevant qualification, TVET-sector and senior lecturer/head-of-division experience, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence. Job grade: Level 10. Salary: R605 742 per annum, plus benefits. Terms of service: Permanent (PERSAL Appointment). Reference: CORP/ASD/CURR/04. Duty station: Corporate Office.

How to apply

Hand deliver your application or email it in PDF format as one attachment to asdcurriculum@westcol.co.za, quoting reference CORP/ASD/CURR/04, to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760. Submit a signed, fully completed new Z83 form and comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references.

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.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Education or a relevant qualification.
• 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).
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of the registration processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework.
• Knowledge and understanding 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 strong administrative, planning, organising, report writing, problem solving, project management and people management skills.