Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation (Short Skills Programs, Special Projects and Data Mangement) REF NO: EMC/1/20/26

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**Overview** This is an Assistant Director position focused on Curriculum Implementation within the Department of Higher Education and Training. The role involves managing short skills programs, special projects, and data management at the Head Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and overseeing the delivery of various educational programs, establishing strategic partnerships, managing funding, ensuring accreditation, and robustly managing data through TVETMIS. The salary for this Level 10 position ranges from R605,742 to R713,535 per annum. **What you will do** * Plan, manage, and monitor the implementation of short skills occupational programs, learnerships, and special programs, ensuring all related administrative functions are efficiently managed. * Conduct regular monitoring of program progress, including site visits, to ensure effective delivery. * Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with both the public and private sectors to secure funding for learnerships and short skills programs and facilitate work placements for learners. * Manage SETA funding. * Drive program accreditation applications with all relevant SETAs/QCTO, aligning them with industry needs and community demands identified through Skills Audits. * Ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of occupational qualifications across all college delivery sites. * Oversee the development of project plans, including milestones, resource requirements, and timeframes. * Compile project budgets and manage all related expenditure. * Oversee the sectional budget, managing payments to training providers, facilitators, and learner stipends, as well as procurement of stationery, PPE, and work equipment. * Proactively identify and manage risks that could impact the smooth running of the unit, such as learner dropouts linked to stipend delays. * Ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports to maintain transparency and accountability. * Oversee the management of TVETMIS, including data capturing, validation, and extradition of College data. * Compile college reports based on TVETMIS data. * Manage human, physical, and financial resources effectively and efficiently. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus a recognised Degree/Diploma in Education. * A minimum of seven (7) years of working experience in the TVET sector. * At least three (3) years of the experience must be at managerial level. * Must be registered with SACE. * Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook). * Valid Driver’s License. * Working experience in Data Management or TVETMIS. * **Competencies:** Knowledge of PSETA and CET Act, Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, and the Labour Relations Act, Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework, Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector, Knowledge of Education Act. * **Skills:** Administrative, Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Project management, Team leadership, Planning and organizing, People management. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual holding a National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 and a recognised Degree/Diploma in Education, with at least seven years of experience in the TVET sector, including a minimum of three years at a managerial level. Applicants must be registered with SACE, possess strong computer literacy across various Microsoft Office applications, and hold a valid driver's license. Essential is prior working experience in Data Management or TVETMIS. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key educational and public service acts and regulations, coupled with strong administrative, communication, problem-solving, analytical, project management, team leadership, and people management skills, ready to drive and manage curriculum implementation, partnerships, and data within the Department of Higher Education and Training. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-curriculum-implementation-short-skills-programs-special-projects-and-data-mangement-ref-no-emc-1-20-26-department-of-higher-education-and-training Source: myjobmag

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