Assistant Director: Curriculum Development and Implementation (Occupational Programmes)Corporate Office

As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 28 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 40/30: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES) REF NO: CORP/ ASD/CURR/04 (Re-advert) Permanent (PERSAL Appointment)
SALARY: R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits
CENTRE: Corporate Office
REQUIREMENTS: Matric / Grade12 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. Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the registration processes and procedures. Knowledge of the TVET sector regulations and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of the 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.
DUTIES: 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. Analyse results and implement intervention plans for critical subjects. Oversee accreditation of Occupational Programmes to establish partnerships for work integrated learning Plan class visits for classroom teaching and learning, ICASS and ISAT support. Identify learner material, equipment, and other resource requirements. Coordinate the provision of learning materials. Manage the Human, Financial and other resources of the unit.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Hlatshwayo/Mr P Motai Tel No: (011) 692 4004 Ext. 1010/1061/1062
APPLICATIONS: P l e a s e h a n d d e l i v e r y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n o r e m a i l i t t o asdcurriculum@westcol.co.za in a pdf format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.
NOTE: All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR Office. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts. People with disability are encouraged to apply. Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026 at 12:00