About the Role
Lovedale TVET College is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Assistant Director: Curriculum Development, located in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of vocational education, as you will be responsible for ensuring that students are equipped with the necessary skills through learnerships and apprenticeships. Your work will directly impact the community by fostering partnerships with industries and facilitating the placement of students, thereby contributing to the overall growth and development of the region. The success of artisan development programmes under your guidance will not only benefit individuals but also enhance the local economy by supplying skilled tradespeople to meet industry demands.
In this role, you will manage and facilitate the registration of learning programmes while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and quality assurance standards. Your ability to conduct site visits and monitor the implementation of artisan development programmes will be crucial in maintaining high educational standards. By actively participating in artisan development forums, you will represent the college and advocate for the importance of vocational training in South Africa’s public service sector.
About the Department
Lovedale TVET College plays a vital role in the education landscape of South Africa, focusing on providing quality vocational training that meets the needs of both learners and industries. The college’s mandate is to enhance the employability of graduates by offering practical, hands-on learning experiences that are aligned with current market demands. Working at Lovedale TVET College means being part of a mission that values education as a tool for empowerment and economic development.
The college is committed to maintaining a high standard of training and assessment, ensuring that all learners receive the support necessary to succeed in their chosen fields. As part of this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to positively influence the direction of vocational education in the region.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure the growth of vocational training through skills development initiatives.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with industry stakeholders for student placements.
- Manage the registration and implementation of learning programmes.
- Conduct site visits to monitor and evaluate artisan development programmes.
- Facilitate the certification process for learners in accordance with QCTO requirements.
- Oversee compliance with occupational health and safety standards in learning environments.
- Coordinate the registration of project facilitators, assessors, and moderators with relevant authorities.
- Develop and review procedures for the effective implementation of learning programmes.
- Engage in curriculum development for occupational programmes.
- Monitor assessments and provide support to campus facilitators and moderators.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / NCV Certificate (Level 4).
- Appropriate Diploma or Degree in priority fields such as Engineering, Agriculture, ICT, or Economics & Management Sciences.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Knowledge of QCTO, SETA, and NSF systems.
- At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
- 2 years of experience in operational project implementation.
- Proven experience working with SETAs for at least 2 years.
- Good computer skills and a valid driver’s license.
- Skills in project management, quality assurance, and stakeholder liaison.
How to Apply
Please hand-deliver or courier your applications to the reception area quoting the relevant reference number addressed to the Acting Principal, Lovedale TVET College, Corporate Office, 1 Amatola Row, Qonce, 5600.
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Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ NCV Certificate (Level 4).Appropriate Diploma/degree (priority fields are Engineering / Agriculture / ICT / Economics & Management Sciences).
Recognised teaching qualification.
Knowledge of QCTO, SETA and NSF systems.
3 years’ experience at supervisory/managing staff.
2 years’ experience in implementing operational projects.
2 years' proven experience working with SETAs.
Good computer skills.
Driver’s license.
Additional requirements / added advantage: Qualified artisan.
Skills: Occupational curriculum and accreditation expertise, Project and programme management, Quality assurance and compliance, Workshop/simulation readiness planning, Stakeholder and regulator liaison, Analytical reporting and performance monitoring, Facilitation and staff development, Procurement specification input and resource planning, Risk management, Strategic planning and change management, Negotiation, Communication, Presentation, Planning and organizing.
Financial management Report Writing Communication and interpersonal.
Problem solving Computer Literacy Analytical Client oriented Project management Team leadership, Planning and organizing, People management.
Knowledge of: PSET and CET Act.
Knowledge of Teaching and Learning.
Skills Development Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act.
Knowledge of the Public TVET sector and its regulatory and legislative framework.
Understanding of the Higher Education sector.
Knowledge of Education Act.
Job Duties
Ensure growth by providing skills, learnerships and apprenticeships.Establish partnerships with industries.
Ensure placement of students with industries.
Manage and facilitate registration of learning programmes.
Facilitate the implementation of artisan development programmes represent the College in all artisan development forums.
Develop and review procedures and templates for implementation of the learning programmes.
Ensure implementation of learning programmes policies.
Conduct site visits to monitor the implementation of artisan development programmes.
Facilitate certification process for competent learners in accordance with relevant legislation and QCTO requirements.
Ensure that quality assurance functions are performed in accordance with the set regulations.
Assist in making campus workshops, simulation rooms and classrooms meet the required standards for occupational health and safety.
Provide support to campuses in ensuring that required physical resources specified to assess learners’ competence regarding the occupational qualification or part qualification are made available.
Coordinate registration of project facilitators, assessors, RPL practitioners and moderators 31 with the respective authorities including QCTO, SETAs, DHET and host employers.
Ensure that suitably qualified staff are appointed to facilitate teaching and learning in the relevant trade or occupation.
Provide support in ensuring that artisan trade moderators are registered with National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB).
Put systems in place to manage ARPL and national trade tests approved by NAMB Set up an efficient system for safekeeping and destroying (when needed) of all assessment documentation and test pieces.
Secure workplaces that follow the national standardized artisan learner workplace.
Draft occupational programmes implementation plan Engage in curriculum issues for occupational programmes Formulate strategies to expand delivery of occupational programmes Facilitate administrative management of projects (including requisite registration of learners with respective authorities) verification and certification of programmes on offer in the projects.
Conduct induction for newly appointed Facilitators and Moderators Monitor the conduct of assessments in all occupational programmes.
Prepare for curriculum matters of the occupational programmes in the quarterly academic board meetings Coordinate activities for the development of Learning Material (when needed).
Conduct the external integrated summative assessment in line with the standards set by the QCTO or relevant SETA.
Report to the QCTO or relevant SETA on the College’s performance in the form and manner required by the assuring body.
Ensure that all occupational qualifications offered at the College participate in blended learning.
Ensure that the College complies with the QCTO and AQP assessment policies and procedures.
