Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/32 · Ref ASD/CUR 09/2026 (Occupational Programmes) Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

  • CentreAdministration Centre
  • LevelLevel 10
Closing date: 16 days remaining

Job details

Circular
33 of 2026
Page No.
5–6
Circular Post
33/32
Reference number
ASD/CUR 09/2026 (Occupational Programmes) Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL
Department
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Centre
Administration Centre
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Closing date
30 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R605 742 per annum (Level 10)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/ STD 10 or NCV level 4 together with a three (3) years recognised National Diploma/Degree (NQF L7) and a recognised teacher’s qualification, SACE Certificate.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in Curriculum Development plus a minimum of 3 year’s supervisory experience and a valid driver’s licence.
  • Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Act, Knowledge of CET Act of 2006 as amended, Computer Literacy.
  • Leadership skills and management skills, project management skills and communication, inclusive of presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team.
  • Planning, organizing, leading and control skills.
  • Research, reporting and presentation.

Duties

  • To facilitate: Occupational qualifications implementation.
  • Occupational qualifications policy development and implementation.
  • OHS Compliance, POE’s format and content, types of machinery used.
  • Tools handling in the workshop and storage.
  • Floor demarcations and workshop cubicles, teaching and learning Policy, Assessment, Certification and Appeals policy.
  • Leaner support services, before, during and after the training intervention.
  • Teaching& learning portfolios content aligned to QCTO.
  • Identify new market trends to determine needs and opportunities.
  • Formulate strategies to expand delivery of occupational programmes.
  • Develop and review procedures and templates for the implementation of occupational learning programmes.
  • Manage and facilitate registration of learning programmes.
  • Registration of project facilitators, assessors, RPL practitioners and moderators with respective authorities.
  • Partnerships with industries.
  • The quality assurance functions are performed following the set regulations.
  • Facilitate the certification for competent learners in accordance with relevant legislation and QCTO requirements.
  • Provide curriculum improvement and implementation support for occupational programmes.
  • Ensure accreditation of programmes offered and workshop through the relevant accreditation.

Enquiries

Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: asdcdi0926@ksdtvet.edu.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

  • Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their applications reach the college on or before the closing date.
  • Applications received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered.
  • Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks.
  • Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Original Text
POST 33/32 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION REF: ASD/CUR 09/2026
(Occupational Programmes)
Nature of post: Permanent (PERSAL)
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Administration Centre
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/Grade 12/ STD 10 or NCV level 4 together with a three (3) years recognised National Diploma/Degree (NQF L7) and a
recognised teacher’s qualification, SACE Certificate. Five (5) years’ experience in Curriculum Development plus a minimum of 3 year’s supervisory experience
and a valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Public
Service Act, Knowledge of CET Act of 2006 as amended, Computer Literacy.
Leadership skills and management skills, project management skills and communication, inclusive of presentation skills. Ability to work independently
as well as a team. Planning, organizing, leading and control skills. Research, reporting and presentation.
DUTIES : To facilitate: Occupational qualifications implementation. Occupational qualifications policy development and implementation. OHS Compliance,
POE’s format and content, types of machinery used. Tools handling in the workshop and storage. Floor demarcations and workshop cubicles, teaching
and learning Policy, Assessment, Certification and Appeals policy. Leaner support services, before, during and after the training intervention. Teaching&
learning portfolios content aligned to QCTO. Identify new market trends to determine needs and opportunities. Formulate strategies to expand delivery of
occupational programmes. Develop and review procedures and templates for the implementation of occupational learning programmes. Manage and
facilitate registration of learning programmes. Registration of project facilitators, assessors, RPL practitioners and moderators with respective
authorities. Partnerships with industries. The quality assurance functions are performed following the set regulations. Facilitate the certification for
competent learners in accordance with relevant legislation and QCTO
requirements. Provide curriculum improvement and implementation support for occupational programmes. Ensure accreditation of programmes offered and
workshop through the relevant accreditation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L. Mabula Tel No: (047) 505 1031
APPLICATIONS : Please forward applications to email address below each post. Email address: asdcdi0926@ksdtvet.edu.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Z. Galada, HR Manager
NOTE : Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following Department of Higher Education & Training (KSDTVET
College), for appointment in the following permanent positions Instructions to applicants: The application must include a fully completed and signed new Z83
form, obtainable from any Public Service Department and a detailed
Curriculum Vitae with three(3)contactable references(email address and contact number),Only shortlisted candidates will submit qualifications, identity
documents, qualifications and all other relevant documents like driver’s licence when shortlisted The college has the right to withdraw and/or amend adverts
for post(s) and retains the right not to fill the post(s) as determined by the delegated authority. It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that their
applications reach the college on or before the closing date. Applications
received after the closing date will under no circumstances be considered.
Applicant are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
competency or skills test, including SMS, shall undertake two pre entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. According to Section 32B(3) of
National Qualifications Framework Act No.67 of 2008, it is unlawful to falsely or fraudulently claim to have a qualification or part qualification registered on
the NQF or awarded by educational institution, a skills development provider, a quality council or a recognised foreign institution. The HOD in the relevant
Department shall report such violations to the (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to qualifications and
citizen verification; criminal records and financial/assets record checks.
Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 90 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.
CLOSING DATE : 30 September 2026

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