Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation: Ministerial Programmes (Portfolio Focus: Digital, Blended & Distance Learning)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION: MINISTERIAL PROGRAMMES (PORTFOLIO FOCUS: DIGITAL, BLENDED & DISTANCE LEARNING) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING. The post is based in Central Office, Eastern Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• An appropriate recognised three-year qualification in Education, Curriculum Studies, Education Technology, Open/Distance Learning, Institutional Design or related field.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in TVET/post school curriculum implementation, teaching and learning, e-learning/LMS implementation, instructional design or academic development, with demonstrated coordination.
• At least three years at supervisory level.
• Sound knowledge of NC(V), occupational and other applicable Ministerial programmes and curriculum implementation requirements.
• Practical knowledge of Moodle or a comparable Learning Management System, including course design, quizzes, assignments, resource management and learning analytics.
• Knowledge of blended, remote and distance learning principles, digital learning material development, copyright/OER considerations and online assessment integrity.
• Ability to train and support lecturers, manage projects, analyse academic performance and prepare management reports.
• Ability to develop academically sound and costed concepts for short courses, continuing education and remote learning offerings in collaboration with Finance and Partnerships and Linkages.
• Computer Literacy and a valid driving license.
• Skills: Curriculum implementation and quality assurance, digital/blended/remote teaching, Moodle/LMS academic Implementation, Instructional design and learningmaterial development, lecturer development and facilitation, Data analytics and learning analytics, project and change management, business-case development and innovation, stakeholder management, strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant academic governance, assessment and moderation processes, including the Continuing Education and Training Colleges Act, 2006 (CET Act) and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of Ministerial programmes.
• Ensure curriculum coverage and compliance with DHET curriculum requirements, coordinate teaching plans, pacing schedules and academic improvement interventions, lead implementation of blended, online and distance learning.
• Manage institutional utilisation of Moodle and other approved learning platforms.
• Coordinate development and quality assurance of digital learning content, promote online quizzes, virtual classrooms, simulations and technology-enabled teaching.
• Monitor lecturer and student participation on digital learning platforms.
• Coordinate lecturer development in digital teaching methodologies, support student digital literacy and online learning access.
• Develop and monitor distance-learning delivery models, collaborate with ICT and relevant partners on digital learning infrastructure and innovation.
• Monitor the impact of digital learning on student performance and access, prepare curriculum implementation and digital learning reports, support expansion of flexible learning opportunities and alternative revenue-generating programme delivery in collaboration with finance and Linkages and Partnerships.
• Supervise staff and manage the performance of the portfolio.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Curriculum implementation and quality assurance, digital/blended/remote teaching, Moodle/LMS academic Implementation, Instructional design and learningmaterial development, lecturer development and facilitation, Data analytics and learning analytics, project and change management, business-case development and innovation, stakeholder management, strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant academic governance, assessment and moderation processes, including the Continuing Education and Training Colleges Act, 2006 (CET Act) and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001).

Application Instructions

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. Email: Address: vacancies@lovedale.org.za

Notes

All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.

Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). Lovedale TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and reserves the right not to fill the posts.

People living with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within six months after closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

NB Please ensure that the Z83 form is completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.

The college reserves the right to withdraw the posts at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successful candidates.

All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest.

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 generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

• Ms P Xamesi /
• Ms U Ncethelo /
• Ms S Jali at 087 238 2223

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 31–33
• Open the DPSA circular PDF