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Deputy Director: Curriculum Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Deputy Director role managing curriculum, education and skills development at National Head Office. Suits experienced education managers with a relevant degree or diploma and 3-5 years of ASD-level ma
- Manage the development, review and implementation of education, occupational and vocational training policies, strategies and curricula.
- Manage systems to monitor and improve the quality of curriculum delivery, and manage assessment, moderation and certification processes.
- Must have a recognised degree or diploma in education or a relevant qualification, plus 3-5 years of management experience in education and training at ASD level.
- Other requirements include computer literacy and a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of the DBE/DHET curriculum and the National Qualification Framework.
- The post is based at National Head Office, Directorate: Formal Education and Skills Development. The salary is R932 292 per annum, an all-inclusive package.
- Enquiries can be made to Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The appointment is under the Public Service Act.
- The closing date is not stated in this advert. Reference number: HO 2026/11/39.
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Requirements
- Recognised Degree/Diploma in Education/ Advanced Technical and Vocational Teaching/ Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training and Teaching or relevant qualification.
- 3-5 years management experience within an education and training environment at an ASD level.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies and Attributes:
- Understanding of DBE/DHET curriculum.
- Understanding the National Qualification Framework.
- Management of education and training.
- Risk assessment, skills development, capacity building, strategic planning and performance management.
- Understanding of DCS environment, justice cluster, relevant prescripts.
- PFMA – compilation of expenditure and reporting.
- Applied strategic thinking, communication, project management, presentations, report writing, service delivery standards, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training), project and programme management.
- Decision making, problem solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation, organising, conflict management and analytical thinking.
- Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation.
Duties
- Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and operational frameworks relating to education, occupational and vocational training programmes.
- Manage the development, review, alignment and implementation of education, occupational and vocational training curricula to ensure compliance with legislative prescripts, education standards and offender rehabilitation requirements.
- Manage systems and mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality, effectiveness and impact of curriculum delivery.
- Manage assessment, moderation, certification and qualification processes to ensure learners receive recognised qualifications.
- Manage performance information.
- Management of human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 23 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/32: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO 2026/11/39 SALARY: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office: Directorate: Formal Education and Skills Development REQUIREMENTS: Recognised Degree/Diploma in Education/ Advanced Technical and Vocational Teaching/ Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training and Teaching or relevant qualification. 3-5 years management experience within an education and training environment at an ASD level. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of DBE/DHET curriculum. Understanding the National Qualification Framework. Management of education and training. Risk assessment, skills development, capacity building, strategic planning and performance management. Understanding of DCS environment, justice cluster, relevant prescripts. PFMA – compilation of expenditure and reporting. Applied strategic thinking, communication, project management, presentations, report writing, service delivery standards, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training), project and programme management. Decision making, problem solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation, organising, conflict management and analytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation. DUTIES: Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and operational frameworks relating to education, occupational and vocational training programmes. Manage the development, review, alignment and implementation of education, occupational and vocational training curricula to ensure compliance with legislative prescripts, education standards and offender rehabilitation requirements. Manage systems and mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality, effectiveness and impact of curriculum delivery. Manage assessment, moderation, certification and qualification processes to ensure learners receive recognised qualifications. Manage performance information. Management of human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.