R582 444 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits
CENTRE: Central Office
REQUIREMENTS:
Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognized 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Education or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in education or teaching and learning environment, preferably in the Public Sector or Institution of Higher Learning. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be computer literate. Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the relevant prescripts, legislation and regulations governing the TVET and Public Service sector.
Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of the higher education sector. Must have good verbal and written communication, inter-personal, people management, planning and organizing, presentation, report writing, problem solving, analytical, client orientated and project management skills.
Must be committed and proactive.
DUTIES: Identify and manage appropriate learnerships and other occupational programmes including the appointment of contract project staff as required. Identify programme gaps, conduct feasibility assessments and introduce new, responsive programmes.
Develop a responsive, flexible curriculum based on local needs. Facilitate new programme decisions and manage the planning process. Implement and maintain programme quality systems and processes including assessment, moderation and performance records. Develop and manage occupational programme budgets and report on programme performance. Identify learner material, equipment and other resource requirements. Oversee the development of project plans, including milestones, resource requirements and timeframes.
Compile the project budgets and manage all related expenditure. Track progress against targets and budgets. Report on learnership project progress and performance. Review the learnership policy and monitor compliance. Manage the registration of students and the signing of contracts. Establish and maintain records, registers and document management systems for students and facilitators. Manage the payments to facilitators and learnership delivery sites. Manage and oversee the performance and development of learnership facilitators.
Identify facilitator skills and performance gaps and facilitate interventions. Ensure the implementation of best practice teaching practices across the programmes (e.g. lesson plans). Report to the Academic Board. Coordinate meetings with all stakeholders, sponsors and clients to provide progress updates. Ensure compliance with partnership process and guidelines. Manage and participate in key customer stakeholder interactions (SETA’s, community forums, local business and local government). Participate in SETA-related curriculum initiatives.
Establish and maintain programme-related industry links to ensure programme relevance. Ensure facilitators/teaching staff interaction with industry applications, technologies and related job skill requirements. Establish and maintain a database of key related industries/professional bodies and access regular input from these representatives. Identify partnerships regarding programmatic support (e.g. equipment, interns, site visits). Address concerns and issues raised by project team members and stakeholders.
Identify work environment simulation needs for each learnership and prepare a plan of specific requirements including resourcing options. Identify simulation options at the College (in collaboration with the Business Development Manager). Implement systems to monitor the quality of workplace student experience. Formulate job profiles for all posts within the Unit. Conduct meetings with internal staff and plan and assign work within the Unit. Manage the Unit’s budget and cash flow. Compile the annual operational plan. Conduct performance appraisals with Unit staff and arrange and monitor individual development
ENQUIRIES : Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Mr TH Ngubane Tel No: (012) 401 1989 / Ms JM Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 401 1940
APPLICATIONS : Email to ASDOccupational@tnc.edu.za
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document.
Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
note: Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge/competence test. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. Preference will be given to African male, African female, Coloured male, Coloured female, White male, Indian male and White female as per the EE targets of the College. People with disability are encouraged to apply. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.
CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025