Description

Salary: R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), an inclusive remuneration package

Requirements

A minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7). A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Registration with a relevant professional body will also be an advantage. The successful applicant will be subjected to security vetting at an appropriate clearance level for senior managers. Experience: Extensive proven and relevant experience of which five (5) years must be at a senior managerial level, leading curriculum design and development in education, training, or public sector capacity building. Proven experience in: Curriculum development of courses, occupational qualifications, skills programmes, and higher education programmes. Proven experience in developing curriculum qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Leading large-scale education or professionalisation programmes. Managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets. Stakeholder engagement at the executive level (government, academia, international bodies). Demonstrated experience in driving innovation in learning and digital education. Experience in applied research, publication in curriculum, and development of curriculum frameworks. Knowledge: Higher education and skills development frameworks. Curriculum design, instructional design models, and outcomes-based education principles. Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and public sector legislation (including the Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act, Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, National Qualifications Framework Act and related Policies, Higher Education and Training Act. ETD practitioner professionalisation frameworks, standards, and competency models. Public sector governance, administration, and policy environment. Digital learning ecosystems, e-learning platforms, and emerging EdTech trends. Research methodologies, knowledge management, and policy development in public education sectors. Financial management, budgeting, and MTEF processes within government. Change management, organisational development, and institutional transformation. Skills Curriculum architecture design for multi- course blended programmes. Advanced design and management of complex simulations and action learning. Strategic selection and procurement of new learning technologies. Learning analytics by linking data from other systems (e.g., LMS). Change management to drive adoption of new learning technologies and methods. Mentoring and leadership of curriculum and instructional design teams. High level of integrity and ethical conduct. Intellectual leadership and credibility in the education and public sector space. Results driven with a strong sense of accountability. Innovative and forward-thinking mindset. Strong interpersonal and influencing ability. Resilience and ability to operate under pressure. Commitment to public service values and transformation. Attention to detail balanced with strategic perspective. Proven advanced writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Good conflict management skills. Public presentation & engagements. Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and Adobe. Competencies: Must be able to initiate and support organisational transformation and change to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver service delivery commitments. Must be able to promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning to enhance the collective knowledge of the organisation. Must be able to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to improving organisational processes to achieve organisational goals. Must be able to systematically identify, analyse, and resolve existing and anticipated problems to reach optimum solutions in a timely manner. Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs, and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve organisational goals. Must be willing and able to deliver services effectively and efficiently to put the spirit of customer service (Batho Pele) into practice. Must be able to exchange information and ideas in a clear and concise manner appropriate for the audience to explain, persuade, convince, and influence others to achieve the desired outcomes. Must be able to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct to promote confidence and trust in the Public Service. Personal Attributes: Participate in professional development growth activities for maintaining professional knowledge and staying current with curricular trends. Ability to multi-task and organise, prioritise and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail. Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Ability to analyse problems, identify solutions, take appropriate action, and resolve conflicts using independent judgment and decision-making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, stakeholders, and the public. Integrity and honesty, detail- oriented, creative and innovative, ability to work under pressure. Domestic and international travel and extended work hours when required. Preference will be given to African Males, Youth, African and Coloured Males and people with disability in accordance with our employment equity requirements.