ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXAMINATION SERVICES REF NO: TNC/CO/25 – 11/2
Nature of Appointment: Permanent
SALARY : R582 444 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/NQF Level 4 Certificate plus a recognised National Diploma/Degree in Education (NQF Level 6) or equivalent. An Honours degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory experience in managing assessment, conducting external examinations as well as Teaching and Learning in the TVET sector. Experience as a national examiner and/or moderator will be an added advantage. A valid SACE Certificate. Computer literate in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Experience in managing training of examination officials. Knowledge and understanding of the TVETMIS and ITS. Knowledge of practice notes, national, provincial policy frameworks relevant to Education, Training and Development. Excellent leadership and management skills.
Contract management principles and practices. Basic budgeting principles and practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation and report writing- skills. Must be able to work under pressure and adapt to changes in the TVET sector. Computer literate on assessment & examination e-learning platforms. A valid driver’s license. Ability to work long hours and under pressure. Willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Manage the college examination and assessments section. Standardisation of ICASS assessments across campuses. Coordinate collaboration groups and subject committees on the setting of quality and standardised assessment tasks and moderation thereof. Coordinate the Site-Based Assessments (SBA) as per the DHET Policies and Guidelines. Manage the internal marking centres at campuses. Oversee the process of internal marking. Coordinate the marker and moderator applications to DHET.
Ensuring the submissions of all term marks to MIS are done timeously. Verification of submitted college term marks on assessments and final resulting. Support the integrity of the implementation of ISAT at all campuses. Provide assessment and examination support to all campuses.
Monitor all campuses on the implementation of examination related policies. Ensuring the state of examination readiness at all campuses. Manage the process of resolving pending results. Monitor and support distribution point managers. Oversee the implementation of DHET/College management plans concerning assessments and examinations.
Liaise between the college and DHET on all the examination and assessment related matters. Develop, review, and implement the college examination related policies. Provide guidance and assistance to the graduation committee. Writing of reports as and when required, inclusive of broad management and academic board reports.
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 ASDExaminationservices@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