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Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation (NCV, Occupational
Qualifications and Accreditations)
Closes Friday 6 November 2026 at 14:00
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Senior manager post overseeing curriculum, assessment and academic management for NCV programmes at a TVET college. Suits experienced TVET managers registered with SACE.
- Oversee academic and curriculum policies, and assessment (ICASS) guidelines, across all college delivery sites.
- Support academic management, including staff support, admissions, enrolment targets and career guidance for students.
- Must have Grade 12 plus a recognised degree or diploma in Education, and registration with SACE.
- Must have at least seven years of TVET sector experience, including at least three years at managerial level, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at the Head Office. The text does not name a town or province.
- Submit a completed latest Z83 form and a detailed comprehensive CV by email to asdcur21@emcol.co.za, as one attachment.
- Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 14H00. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Requirements
- 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 of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial level.
- Must be registered with SACE.
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook) and must also have a valid Driver’s License.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of PSETA and CET Act, Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Knowledge of Skills development Act, Public service Regulations and Public Service Act, and 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:
- Planning and organizing, financial management, Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, Planning and organizing, People management.
Duties
- Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic and curriculum policies to ensure alignment with national directives.
- Support the introduction of new programmes, qualifications, and revisions to the National Curriculum (Vocational), and coordinate policy updates with SAQA accordingly.
- Manage the review and implementation of ICASS guidelines for all assessments, including the development of classroom management policies to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Monitor and evaluate the conduct of assessments across all programmes and provide comprehensive reports to college executive management and relevant oversight bodies.
- Ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of the curriculum across all college delivery sites, promoting best-practice teaching in collaboration with campus managers.
- Provide academic management services by offering ongoing support to lecturing staff, planning for quality teaching and learning, assisting with student admissions, and ensuring enrolment targets are met.
- Facilitate access to career guidance to support students in making informed programme selections.
- Guide the improvement of curriculum content and delivery through active engagement with public and private industry stakeholders.
- Analyse academic results, develop intervention plans for critical subjects, and coordinate classroom visits to support ICASS and ISAT compliance.
- Oversee the provision of appropriate learning materials by coordinating development activities, identifying material and resource requirements, and managing the dissemination of learning tools.
- Effectively manage all human, financial, and physical resources allocated to the unit to ensure optimal academic performance and service delivery.
How to apply
Email address: asdcur21@emcol.co.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr A Mahamba/Ms N Thompson Tel No: (041) 996 1800
Notes from the department
- To Apply:
- Applications must be submitted on completed latest Z83 form.
- A detailed comprehensive CV is required.
- Certified copies of the required documents as per the advert specification will be requested from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview.
- Failure to submit completed latest Z83 form and detailed comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered.
- 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.
- Recommended candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, financial record checks, verification of qualification and previous employment verification).
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their applications within 3 months after the advert closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful.
- The employer is an equal opportunity and reserves the right not to appoint.
- The decision of employment in terms of employment equity will be determined by the employment equity targets of the Department/College.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- All Applications must be submitted through email addresses per position and ensure that it is 1 attachment.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 95 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/157: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION (NCV, OCCUPATIONAL REF NO: EMC/1/21/26 Qualifications and Accreditations) SALARY: R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10) CENTRE: Head Office REQUIREMENTS: 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 of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial level. Must be registered with SACE. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook) and must also have a valid Driver’s License. Competencies: Knowledge of PSETA and CET Act, Knowledge of Teaching and Learning, Knowledge of Skills development Act, Public service Regulations and Public Service Act, and 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: Planning and organizing, financial management, Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client oriented, Project management, Team leadership, Planning and organizing, People management. DUTIES: Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic and curriculum policies to ensure alignment with national directives. Support the introduction of new programmes, qualifications, and revisions to the National Curriculum (Vocational), and coordinate policy updates with SAQA accordingly. Manage the review and implementation of ICASS guidelines for all assessments, including the development of classroom management policies to enhance curriculum delivery. Monitor and evaluate the conduct of assessments across all programmes and provide comprehensive reports to college executive management and relevant oversight bodies. Ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of the curriculum across all college delivery sites, promoting best-practice teaching in collaboration with campus managers. Provide academic management services by offering ongoing support to lecturing staff, planning for quality teaching and learning, assisting with student admissions, and ensuring enrolment targets are met. Facilitate access to career guidance to support students in making informed programme selections. Guide the improvement of curriculum content and delivery through active engagement with public and private industry stakeholders. Analyse academic results, develop intervention plans for critical subjects, and coordinate classroom visits to support ICASS and ISAT compliance. Oversee the provision of appropriate learning materials by coordinating development activities, identifying material and resource requirements, and managing the dissemination of learning tools. Effectively manage all human, financial, and physical resources allocated to the unit to ensure optimal academic performance and service delivery. ENQUIRIES: Mr A Mahamba/Ms N Thompson Tel No: (041) 996 1800 APPLICATIONS: Email address: asdcur21@emcol.co.za NOTE: To Apply: Applications must be submitted on completed latest Z83 form. A detailed comprehensive CV is required. Certified copies of the required documents as per the advert specification will be requested from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit completed latest Z83 form and detailed comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered. 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. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, financial record checks, verification of qualification and previous employment verification). Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their applications within 3 months after the advert closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful. The employer is an equal opportunity and reserves the right not to appoint. The decision of employment in terms of employment equity will be determined by the employment equity targets of the Department/College. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All Applications must be submitted through email addresses per position and ensure that it is 1 attachment. CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2026 at 14H00