The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is seeking four Directors for CET Curriculum and Institutional Support across different regional offices in South Africa. These critical leadership roles require extensive experience in post-school education, technical and vocational training environments, with competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement.
POST: DIRECTOR: CET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT (X4 POSTS)
REFNO:
Mpumalanga/North-West Regional Office Ref No: DHET04/02/2025 Eastern Cape Regional Office Ref No: DHET05/02/2025 Limpopo Regional Office Ref No: DHET06/02/2025 Western/Northern Cape Regional Office Ref No: DHET07/02/2025
SALARY: R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE: Mpumalanga/North-West Regional Office , Eastern Cape Regional Office , Limpopo Regional Office ,Western/Northern Cape Regional Office
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification.
- A relevant postgraduate degree in Education (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) to ten (10 years of experience in the Post-School Education and Training sector and five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level.
- Consideration will be given to candidates with proven management experience working in Community Education and Training (CET) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) environments.
- Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the CET sector will be an added advantage.
- Further requirements are excellent and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours.
- Skills required: Ability to work in a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, financial management, strategic planning, and leadership.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively.
- A valid driver’s license is essential..
DUTIES:
- Ensure effective leadership and management of the strategic planning process, institutional governance, and management support in the Region.
- Provide proper and effective curriculum development and support in the region.
- Manage lecturer development and support, including the effective support of the governance (councils, SRCs, Academic Boards and others) in the Region.
- Manage and support teaching and learning in the colleges.
- Oversee the management of examinations and assessments.
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation functions of the programmes in the Colleges.
- Provide overall monitoring and evaluation, including reporting in line with the departmental frameworks.
- Liaise with industry, SETAs, and other government institutions to create a conducive environment for partnerships and stakeholder relations.
- Manage the delegated administrative and financial responsibilities.
- Manage the compensation of employees’ budget in the unit including the recruitment processes and provide support to the public CET College on matters relating to labour relations, change management, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS.
- Ensure compliance with public Service Regulations and all administrative matters..
ENQUIRIES: Ms X Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 213 5513 / Mr R Kgare Tel No: (012) 312 5442 /Ms N Liwane Tel No: (012) 312 6365
APPLICATIONS:
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.
Upload the supporting documents namely, (1) a comprehensive CV, and (2) copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required).
NOTE:
A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature.
Only shortlisted 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment.
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-preentry-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.
Shortlisted 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 affirmative action employment.
It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization.
Women and people living with disability will receive preference on all DHET positions”..
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