Requirements

Matric certificate or equivalent qualification. Must have a Teaching qualification (secondary or higher level). A relevant recognised Tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree) relevant to the post. Valid SACE registration. Minimum three (3) years’ lecturing experience at a TVET college. Sound NCV or Report 191 subjects’ knowledge and work-related applications. Computer literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of examinations and assessment policies. Leadership and management skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, passion for learning and teaching as well as good recordkeeping and administration skills. Ability to plan ahead and good time management skills. Problem solving skills. Organization skills to ensure effective quality teaching and learning. Be able to make decisions on operational matters. A valid Code EB unendorsed Drivers license

Duties

Undertake overall management of the division/section in the absence of the HOD. Guide support, monitor and assess the performance of lecturing staff. Recruit students and manage their induction. Liaise with HOD and ensure the implementation of work distribution and timetables for the division/section. Be a subject advisor. Ensure quality education in the field and adherence to College and subjects policies. Manage examinations and related matters. Plan, manage and monitor departmental budgets. Manage requisition, distribution and control of stock for the division/section. Assist with financial planning and financial control of the division/section. Liaise with students, parents and employers. Assist with lecturing duties as required. Act as a link between staff, department and senior management. Work together with Head of Department towards closure of non-conformances. Guide, support and monitor staff performance. Consider recommendations from staff for implementation and improvement of performance. Provide support and supervise all staff in the unit. Responsible for the identification and provision of staff development needs. Serve as a member of committees in the Campus/College as the need may arise. Monitor and control staff and student attendance by distribution and submission of registers for capturing. Prepare regular reports on staff performance. Management of performance appraisal of educators including annual revision of job descriptions. Provide, co-ordinate and monitor a schedule for class visits. Coordinate in-house staff training. Recruit, plan and manage Peer Tutoring Program at the campus level. Co-ordinate and schedule departmental meetings. Ensure the establishment and effectiveness of subject committees. Responsible for Research and Development in the department. Develop and implement strategies to enhance student performance and improve academic results. Coordinate assessment and moderation in the campus. Manage and supervise assessment and examination process in the section including timeous marking and moderation of question papers, preparation of ISAT and ICASS activities. Advise campus management regarding the allocation of work amongst staff. Maintain a comprehensive and up to date record of lecturing staff. Ensure POA’s and POE’S are done timeously. Planning of students ‘Work Based Exposure (WBE) and lecturers Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL), assist Senior Lecturers, Lecturers and Student Support Officers to provide academic support programmes. Communicate with industries/employers for placement of students and lecturers. Carry out all other duties including the administration duties related to the post. Coordinate Health, Safety and wellness programmes on campus