ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMME)

POST 25/29 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMME) REF NO:
PS03/2026DHET
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Port Elizabeth TVET College (Central Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Incumbent should have a relevant Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4). Must be in possession of a recognised (3) three-year
National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree in Engineering/ Business Studies or related field. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) in the years supervisory
experience at salary level 7 or 8 in the relevant field is required. The candidate should have strong understanding of occupational curriculum development,
implementation, and assessment strategies. Knowledge of project management principles and strategic planning. sound knowledge of the SETA
and CET Act, Skills Development Act, Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations, and Labour Relations Act. An understanding of the Public TVET sector, its regulatory and legislative framework, and ethical standards is
essential, while familiarity with the Higher Education sector will be an added advantage. Must demonstrate strong leadership, management, and financial
oversight abilities, as well as skills in decision-making, conflict resolution, human resources, and people management. Excellent time management,
communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, along with advanced computer literacy and analytical capabilities, are also critical. A high level of job
knowledge, technical competence, and a commitment to delivering quality work are essential attributes for this role.
DUTIES : Plan, manage, and monitor the implementation of occupational programs, learnerships and short skills programmes, ensuring all administrative functions
related to ongoing programmes are efficiently managed. Conduct regular monitoring of programme progress, including site visits where necessary, to
ensure effective delivery. Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with both the public and private sectors to secure funding for learnerships and short skills
programmes and facilitate work placements for learners requiring practical experience. Manage seta funding. Drive programme accreditation applications
with all relevant SETAs/ QCTO, aligning these with industry needs and community demands as identified through Skills Audits of the respective
Municipalities. Oversee the development of project plans, including milestones, resource requirements and timeframes. Compile the project budgets and
manage all related expenditure. Oversee the sectional budget, managing payments to training providers, facilitators, and learner stipends, as well as
procurement of stationery, PPE, and work equipment. Proactively identify and manage risks that could impact the smooth running of the unit, such as learner
dropouts linked to stipend delays, and ensure timely submission of monthly reports and quarterly reports. to maintain transparency and accountability.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Chantel Jansen/ Ms Zenia Plaatjies Tel No: (041) 509 6000
APPLICATIONS : Please hand deliver your application, quoting the reference number to: The Office of the Deputy Principal: Corporate Services: Port Elizabeth TVET
College; Erica Central Campus; 1 Richmond Park Drive; Richmond Hill; Port
Elizabeth 6001; Reception Area or post your application to: Private Bag X6040;
Port Elizabeth 6000 or email to: recruit@pec.edu.za
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application Form (dated 1 January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA Website or any Public
Service Department website. The new Z83 Application Form must be fully completed and duly signed. The Z83 Application Form must be accompanied
by a detailed recently updated comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses). Statement of
results to be attached to application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified documents. Incomplete applications
or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for
every post you wish to apply for. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants with foreign
qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests
and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. 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. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if
not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
CLOSING DATE : 05 August 2026