About the Role
The Department of Correctional Services is seeking a dedicated and skilled Deputy Director: Curriculum Management to join their National Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role focuses on managing the development, review, and implementation of educational policies and curricula for occupational and vocational training programs. By ensuring that these programs meet legislative requirements and education standards, you will play a vital part in the rehabilitation of offenders and the enrichment of the community. The work you do here is not just about education—it’s about transforming lives and empowering individuals to reintegrate successfully into society.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that education within the correctional system is effective and impactful. By overseeing the quality and effectiveness of curriculum delivery, you will help create pathways for learners to achieve recognized qualifications. Ultimately, your contributions will enhance the public service landscape and support the broader goals of justice and rehabilitation in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Correctional Services is committed to promoting rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society. Its mission focuses on providing effective and humane correctional services, ensuring that individuals are given the opportunity to reform. By working within this department, you will contribute to a meaningful mandate that prioritizes community safety and supports the development of individuals who have faced challenges in their lives.
As part of a dedicated team, you will engage with various stakeholders to further the department’s objectives, ensuring that educational programs align with both national standards and the unique needs of the correctional environment. Your work will directly impact the lives of many, making it an essential component of public service in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the development and alignment of educational policies and curricula for vocational training.
- Implement systems for monitoring and evaluating curriculum delivery to optimize effectiveness.
- Oversee assessment and certification processes to ensure learners receive recognized qualifications.
- Supervise human resources, finance, and asset management related to educational programs.
- Foster collaboration with stakeholders to enhance educational initiatives and rehabilitation efforts.
- Ensure compliance with legislative frameworks and education standards within correctional facilities.
What You’ll Need
- A recognized Degree/Diploma in Education, Advanced Technical and Vocational Teaching, or a relevant qualification.
- 3–5 years of management experience in an education and training environment at an ASD level.
- Proficiency in computer literacy with a valid driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) curricula.
- Skills in strategic planning, performance management, project management, and policy development.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and conflict management abilities.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Recognised Degree/Diploma in Education/ Advanced Technical and Vocational Teaching/ Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training and Teaching or relevant qualification.3-5 years management experience within an education and training environment at an ASD level.
Computer literacy.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Understanding of 24 DBE/DHET curriculum.
Understanding the National Qualification Framework.
Management of education and training.
Risk assessment, skills development, capacity building, strategic planning and performance management.
Understanding of DCS environment, justice cluster, relevant prescripts.
PFMA – compilation of expenditure and reporting.
Applied strategic thinking, communication, project management, presentations, report writing, service delivery standards, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training), project and programme management.
Decision making, problem solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation, organising, conflict management and analytical thinking.
Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation.
Job Duties
Manage the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and operational frameworks relating to education, occupational and vocational training programmes.Manage the development, review, alignment and implementation of education, occupational and vocational training curricula to ensure compliance with legislative prescripts, education standards and offender rehabilitation requirements.
Manage systems and mechanisms for monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality, effectiveness and impact of curriculum delivery.
Manage assessment, moderation, certification and qualification processes to ensure learners receive recognised qualifications.
Manage performance information.
Management of human resources, finance and assets.
