DIRECTOR: TEACHER EDUCATION (REF NO: DHET 03/09/2026)

An appropriate bachelor’s degree/advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Education and Training Development /Teaching / or a related qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at middle/ senior management level in Education Management/ Higher Education environment; Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programmed as endorsed by NSG. Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulatory frameworks governing the basic and higher education sector; Advanced experience in interpretation, development, and implementation of teacher education and development policies; An extensive knowledge of, and insight into initial teacher education (ITE) and continuing professional development (CPD) of early childhood and schooling teachers, community education and technical and vocational lecturer education practices, policies, qualifications, and programmes; Extensive knowledge of quality assurance processes and mechanisms in higher education; The ability to develop, support and monitor the implementation of policies and programmes; The ability to work in collaboration with other government departments, with quality councils, universities, and other relevant role-players; Good computer skills. This position requires a dynamic individual with proven management, leadership, change management and people management capabilities. Experience in budgeting, financial management, and project management is essential. High level of accuracy and analytical capability, including presentation and report writing skills. Good problem-solving skills; client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication both in writing and verbal and good computer skills. A valid driver’s license. DUTIES: Lead and manage the Department of Higher Education and Training’s responsibilities with respect to developing, maintaining, supporting, and monitoring the implementation of policies for initial teacher education and continuing professional development of education professionals. Conceptualise and implement programmes and projects to strengthen early childhood, schooling, community education and training (CET) and technical and vocational training (TVET) college lecturers’ teacher education programmes and qualifications at universities. Contribute to the implementation of the Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for Teacher Education and Development (ISPFTED) and the National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development (NPFTED). Provide strategic support to the sector through the Provincial Teacher Education Development Committee (PTEDC). Monitor teacher supply and demand patterns, teacher education enrolments, graduation and graduate employment patterns and using information to inform teacher production planning. Have constant engagements with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and universities on various matters of interest in the sector. Draft speeches, briefing notes and replies to parliamentary and media questions. Collate inputs for Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP). Prepare and make presentations to different stakeholders. Travel extensively and attend meetings with universities, stakeholders, and partners for various purposes. Manage and monitor the Directorate, the Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme (TLDCIP) and partner- and donor-funded projects’ budget and expenditure. Prepare quarterly reports as per annual performance plan (APP) and ensure the compilation of annual report and strategic plan of the Directorate.

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