Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/50 · Ref DHET 04/09/2026
DIRECTOR: CET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreNorthern and Western Cape Regional Office
- LevelLevel 13
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3–5
- Circular Post
- 32/50
- Reference number
- DHET 04/09/2026
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Northern and Western Cape Regional Office
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Northern and Western Cape Regional Office.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification.
- A relevant postgraduate degree in Education or related qualification (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) to ten (10 years of experience in the Post-School Education and Training sector and five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level.
- In PSET consideration will be given to candidates with proven management experience working in PSET.
- Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the PSET sector will be an added advantage.
- Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Preentry Programmed as endorsed by NSG.
- Further requirements are excellent and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours.
- Skills required: Ability to work in a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, financial management, strategic planning, and leadership.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively.
- A valid driver’s license is essential.
Duties
- Ensure effective leadership and management of the strategic planning process, institutional governance, and management support in the Region.
- Provide proper and effective curriculum development and support in the region.
- Manage lecturer development and support, including the effective support of the governance (council, SRC, Academic Board) in the Region.
- Manage and support teaching and learning in the colleges.
- Oversee the management of examinations and assessments.
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation functions of the programmes in the Colleges.
- Provide overall monitoring and evaluation, including reporting in line with the departmental frameworks.
- Liaise with industry, SETAs, and other government institutions to create a conducive environment for partnerships and stakeholder relations.
- Manage the delegated administrative and financial responsibilities.
- Manage the compensation of employees’ budget in the unit including the recruitment processes and provide support to the public CET College on matters relating to labour relations, change management, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS.
- Ensure compliance with public Service Regulations and all administrative matters.
- N.B.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
Enquiries
Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.
- Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
- 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“ DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/50 : DIRECTOR: CET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT REF NO: DHET 04/09/2026
Branch: Community Education And Training
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Northern and Western Cape Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification. A relevant postgraduate degree in
Education or related qualification (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) to ten (10 years of experience in the Post-School Education
and Training sector and five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. In PSET consideration will be given to candidates with proven
management experience working in PSET. Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the PSET sector will be an added
advantage. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Preentry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Further requirements are excellent and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial
management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours. Skills required:
Ability to work in a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, financial management, strategic planning, and leadership.
Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Ensure effective leadership and management of the strategic planning process, institutional governance, and management support in the Region.
Provide proper and effective curriculum development and support in the region.
Manage lecturer development and support, including the effective support of the governance (council, SRC, Academic Board) in the Region. Manage and
support teaching and learning in the colleges. Oversee the management of examinations and assessments. Coordinate monitoring and evaluation
functions of the programmes in the Colleges. Provide overall monitoring and evaluation, including reporting in line with the departmental frameworks. Liaise
with industry, SETAs, and other government institutions to create a conducive environment for partnerships and stakeholder relations. Manage the delegated
administrative and financial responsibilities. Manage the compensation of employees’ budget in the unit including the recruitment processes and provide
support to the public CET College on matters relating to labour relations, change management, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS. Ensure
compliance with public Service Regulations and all administrative matters. N.B.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. All shortlisted candidates
for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates
will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“ DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
Branch: Community Education And Training
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Northern and Western Cape Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Education or a related qualification. A relevant postgraduate degree in
Education or related qualification (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) to ten (10 years of experience in the Post-School Education
and Training sector and five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level. In PSET consideration will be given to candidates with proven
management experience working in PSET. Understanding and knowledge of prescripts and legal frameworks applicable to the PSET sector will be an added
advantage. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Preentry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Further requirements are excellent and proven project management capabilities, problem-solving and financial
management skills, proposal, and report writing and computer skills. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work extended hours. Skills required:
Ability to work in a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, financial management, strategic planning, and leadership.
Willingness to work irregular hours and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES : Ensure effective leadership and management of the strategic planning process, institutional governance, and management support in the Region.
Provide proper and effective curriculum development and support in the region.
Manage lecturer development and support, including the effective support of the governance (council, SRC, Academic Board) in the Region. Manage and
support teaching and learning in the colleges. Oversee the management of examinations and assessments. Coordinate monitoring and evaluation
functions of the programmes in the Colleges. Provide overall monitoring and evaluation, including reporting in line with the departmental frameworks. Liaise
with industry, SETAs, and other government institutions to create a conducive environment for partnerships and stakeholder relations. Manage the delegated
administrative and financial responsibilities. Manage the compensation of employees’ budget in the unit including the recruitment processes and provide
support to the public CET College on matters relating to labour relations, change management, and implementation of IQMS and PMDS. Ensure
compliance with public Service Regulations and all administrative matters. N.B.
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form, and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. All shortlisted candidates
for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates
will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.One of the
minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“ DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026