Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/65
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TVET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- LevelLevel 10
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 23–24
- Circular Post
- 32/65
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Cape Town REQUIREMETS : An appropriate Bachelor's Degree / Diploma / National Diploma (NQF 6) in Education or related qualification. A certificate in facilitation/ assessor/ moderator will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years at Supervisory level in post-school education or a related field. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning. Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Services Regulations, Public Services Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Public TVET sector. A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues, and capacity building, interpretation, analyse and apply current legislation and departmental policies, administrative skills, planning and organizing skill, Financial Management skills, Report writing skills, Communication and interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Project Management, Team leadership and People Management, Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license.
- Salary information
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Duties
- Oversee, support, monitor, and verify college system and sub-systems about curriculum delivery in the public TVET colleges.
- Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
- Conduct teaching and learning support in line with national policy and process reports on time.
- Develop and implement interventions/support mechanisms in line with the gaps identified in teaching and learning i.e., curriculum workshop.
- Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
- Plan and conduct Students support Services monitoring in line with the framework.
- Develop and implement interventions/support regarding the identified gaps.
- Ensure timeous interventions regarding issues affecting students who are to be allocated NSFAS allowance.
- Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
- Plan and implement lecturer development support and ensure reports are generated on interventions regarding gaps identified.
- Plan and implement lecturer development support on new and revised curricula.
- Plan and conduct Site-Based Assessment and examination monitoring per each examination cycle.
- Ensure Site-Base Assessment and examination monitoring reports are generated and approved timeously.
- Develop and implement intervention mechanisms in areas of no compliance.
- Analyse and report on the examination results per cycle.
- Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
- 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 32/65 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TVET CURRICULUM AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT REF NO: DHET 24/09/2026
Branch: Technical And Vocational Education And Training
Component: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Cape Town REQUIREMETS : An appropriate Bachelor's Degree / Diploma / National Diploma (NQF 6) in
Education or related qualification. A certificate in facilitation/ assessor/ moderator will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years
at Supervisory level in post-school education or a related field. Knowledge of
Teaching and Learning. Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Services
Regulations, Public Services Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of
Public TVET sector. A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues, and capacity building, interpretation, analyse and apply current
legislation and departmental policies, administrative skills, planning and organizing skill, Financial Management skills, Report writing skills,
Communication and interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Computer
Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Project Management, Team leadership and People Management, Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Oversee, support, monitor, and verify college system and sub-systems about curriculum delivery in the public TVET colleges. Coordinate and consolidate
status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Conduct teaching and learning support in line with national
policy and process reports on time. Develop and implement interventions/support mechanisms in line with the gaps identified in teaching
and learning i.e., curriculum workshop. Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
Plan and conduct Students support Services monitoring in line with the framework. Develop and implement interventions/support regarding the
identified gaps. Ensure timeous interventions regarding issues affecting students who are to be allocated NSFAS allowance. Coordinate and
consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Plan and implement lecturer development support and
ensure reports are generated on interventions regarding gaps identified. Plan and implement lecturer development support on new and revised curricula.
Plan and conduct Site-Based Assessment and examination monitoring per each examination cycle. Ensure Site-Base Assessment and examination
monitoring reports are generated and approved timeously. Develop and implement intervention mechanisms in areas of no compliance. Analyse and
report on the examination results per cycle. Coordinate and consolidate status
update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
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: Technical And Vocational Education And Training
Component: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Cape Town REQUIREMETS : An appropriate Bachelor's Degree / Diploma / National Diploma (NQF 6) in
Education or related qualification. A certificate in facilitation/ assessor/ moderator will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years
at Supervisory level in post-school education or a related field. Knowledge of
Teaching and Learning. Knowledge of Skills Development Act, Public Services
Regulations, Public Services Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of
Public TVET sector. A sound understanding of curriculum transformation issues, and capacity building, interpretation, analyse and apply current
legislation and departmental policies, administrative skills, planning and organizing skill, Financial Management skills, Report writing skills,
Communication and interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills, Computer
Literacy, Analytical, Client-oriented, Project Management, Team leadership and People Management, Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Oversee, support, monitor, and verify college system and sub-systems about curriculum delivery in the public TVET colleges. Coordinate and consolidate
status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Conduct teaching and learning support in line with national
policy and process reports on time. Develop and implement interventions/support mechanisms in line with the gaps identified in teaching
and learning i.e., curriculum workshop. Coordinate and consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
Plan and conduct Students support Services monitoring in line with the framework. Develop and implement interventions/support regarding the
identified gaps. Ensure timeous interventions regarding issues affecting students who are to be allocated NSFAS allowance. Coordinate and
consolidate status update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations. Plan and implement lecturer development support and
ensure reports are generated on interventions regarding gaps identified. Plan and implement lecturer development support on new and revised curricula.
Plan and conduct Site-Based Assessment and examination monitoring per each examination cycle. Ensure Site-Base Assessment and examination
monitoring reports are generated and approved timeously. Develop and implement intervention mechanisms in areas of no compliance. Analyse and
report on the examination results per cycle. Coordinate and consolidate status
update reports from colleges on all monitoring findings and recommendations.
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