Director : Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (Further Educatin and Training – G[...]

Department of Basic Education; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department in Pretoria is seeking a Director of Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement for Grades 10-12. The role includes managing staff, providing strategic leadership, and budget management. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in the Basic Education Sector. This position offers an opportunity to impact learner performance significantly.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in the FET band in the Basic Education Sector.
• Knowledge of key challenges in Further Education and Training (FET) and solutions to improve learner performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and mentor staff in the Directorate.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance on policy development.
• Monitor implementation of the curriculum and assessments.
• Handle the budget of the Directorate, including forecasts and trend analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Curriculum Development

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (FET)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Director : Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (Further Education and Training – Grades 10 – 12)

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline: September 29, 2025

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Requirements

• The applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement in the FET band coupled with relevant experience in the field;
• 5 years’ experience at Middle / Senior managerial level; At least five (5) years’ experience in working within the FET band, in the Basic Education Sector;
• Knowledge of the key challenges in Further Education and Training (FET) and how these can be mediated to improve learner performance in schools;

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the assuming overall responsibility for the management, leadership and mentoring of staff in the Directorate : Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (FET);
• Providing visionary and strategic leadership as well as guidance pertaining to policy development; Monitoring of the implementation of the curriculum and assessment;
• Coordinating of the curriculum related activities to support the learning Recovery Framework; Leading and coordinating the strengthening of the Curriculum project;
• Prudently handling the budget of the Directorate, including doing forecasts and projections, analyse spending trends and adapt spending accordingly.