**Job Title:** Assistant Director: Occupational Curriculum (Reference ASD/CUR 09/2026)
**Overview**
This permanent (PERSAL) position within the Department of Higher Education and Training, based at the King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET Centre, Administration Centre in Mthatha, is a re-advertisement. The role offers a salary of R605 742 per annum (Level 10) and is centered on the facilitation, development, implementation, and quality assurance of occupational qualifications and learning programs within the TVET sector.
**What you will do**
* Facilitate Occupational qualifications implementation.
* Facilitate Occupational qualifications policy development and implementation.
* Facilitate OHS Compliance, POE’s format and content, types of machinery used, Tools handling in the workshop and storage, Floor demarcations and workshop cubicles.
* Facilitate Teaching and learning Policy, Assessment, Certification and Appeals policy.
* Facilitate Leaner support services, before, during and after the training intervention.
* Facilitate Teaching & learning portfolios content aligned to QCTO.
* Identify new market trends to determine needs and opportunities.
* Formulate strategies to expand delivery of occupational programmes.
* Develop and review procedures and templates for the implementation of occupational learning programmes.
* Manage and facilitate registration of learning programmes.
* Manage and facilitate registration of project facilitators, assessors, RPL practitioners and moderators with respective authorities.
* Manage and facilitate partnerships with industries.
* Ensure quality assurance functions are performed following the set regulations.
* Facilitate the certification for competent learners in accordance with relevant legislation and QCTO requirements.
* Provide curriculum improvement and implementation support for occupational programmes.
* Ensure accreditation of programmes offered and workshop through the relevant accreditation.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/ STD 10 or NCV level 4.
* Three (3) years recognised National Diploma / Degree (NQF L7).
* Recognised teacher’s qualification.
* SACE Certificate.
* Five (5) years’ experience in Curriculum Development.
* Minimum of 3 year’s supervisory experience.
* Valid driver’s licence.
* Knowledge of Public Service Act.
* Knowledge of CET Act of 2006 as amended.
* Computer Literacy.
* Leadership skills.
* Management skills.
* Project management skills.
* Communication skills, inclusive of presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as a team.
* Planning, organizing, leading and control skills.
* Research, reporting and presentation skills.
**Who should apply**
The ideal candidate is an experienced curriculum development professional with a strong educational background including an NQF L7 qualification, a teacher's qualification, and SACE certification. Applicants should possess at least five years of experience in curriculum development, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory role. Essential attributes include leadership, management, project management, and communication skills, alongside computer literacy and a valid driver's license. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and the CET Act of 2006 as amended is also required. Candidates must be capable of working both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong planning, organizing, leading, control, research, reporting, and presentation abilities.
**Deadline**
16 October 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-6#spani-ref-asd-cur-09-2026
Source: govpage
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Job description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES) REF NO: ASD/CUR 09/2026
Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL)
Re advertisement
SALARY
: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET Centre, Administration Centre, Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/ STD 10 or NCV level 4 together with
three (3) years recognised National Diploma / Degree (NQF L7) and a recognised teacher’s qualification, SACE Certificate. Five (5) years’ experience in Curriculum Development plus a minimum of 3 year’s supervisory experience and a valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of CET Act of 2006 as amended, Computer Literacy. Leadership skills and management skills, project management skills and communication, inclusive of presentation skills. Ability to work independently as well as a team. Planning, organizing, leading and control skills. Research, reporting and presentation.
DUTIES : To facilitate: Occupational qualifications implementation. Occupational
qualifications policy development and implementation. OHS Compliance, POE’s format and content, types of machinery used. Tools handling in the workshop and storage. Floor demarcations and workshop cubicles, teaching and learning Policy, Assessment, Certification and Appeals policy. Leaner support services, before, during and after the training intervention. Teaching& learning portfolios content aligned to QCTO. Identify new market trends to determine needs and opportunities. Formulate strategies to expand delivery of occupational programmes. Develop and review procedures and templates for the implementation of occupational learning programmes. Manage and facilitate registration of learning programmes. Registration of project facilitators, assessors, RPL practitioners and moderators with respective authorities. Partnerships with industries. The quality assurance functions are performed following the set regulations. Facilitate the certification for competent learners in accordance with relevant legislation and QCTO requirements. Provide curriculum improvement and implementation support for occupational programmes. Ensure accreditation of programmes offered and workshop through the relevant accreditation.
ENQUIRIES
: Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031
APPLICATIONS
: Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address:
asdcdi0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
FOR ATTENTION
: Mr Z. Galada, HR Manager
NOTE : Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and
signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number), Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions.
CLOSING DATE
: 16 October 2026
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PARTNERSHIPS AND LINKAGES REF ASDP&LINK09/2026
Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL)
Re-advertisement
SALARY
: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College Administration Centre, Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/STD 10 or NCV level 4, together with a
recognised National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Project Management or Marketing. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Project Management or Business Development environment. A minimum of three to five years supervisory experience. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and understanding of partnership development, marketing and entrepreneurial insight, financial management, Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, business planning, feasibility analysis, administrative reporting processes and computer skills. Advanced skills in negotiation, communication, project management, planning, organising, analytical thinking and client orientation.
DUTIES : Building and maintaining a database of potential partner’s, stakeholders and
local businesses. Participate in business forums and identify project and collaboration opportunities. Develop project proposals, business cases and implementation plans for joint initiatives. Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of partnerships with industry, government and relevant organisations. Identify opportunities for income generation and work-integrated learning. Coordinate the submission of tenders, funding proposals and reports to DHET and other stakeholders. Manage local provincial government relations and maintain a schedule of related projects. Conduct feasibility studies, develop project budgets and negotiate service level agreements. Support SETA and accreditation processes, including new programme approvals. Oversee student work placement and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) initiatives Ensure effective management of human, financial and other resources within the unit.
ENQUIRIES
: Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031
APPLICATIONS
: Email address:
asdpl0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
NOTE : Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and
signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number), Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B (3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions
CLOSING DATE
: 16 October 2026
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